Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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anybody else’s neck / back hurt from barring?? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by luvhen
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ShaggysCumrag 17 points 2y ago
yes, i’m 6’2 so i’m constantly craning my neck down and basically folding in half to get things out of fridges and i have scoliosis 😭
SkarekrowXIII 3 points 2y ago
I'm right there with you, except I'm an even 6. Are you the designated tall person at your store?
ShaggysCumrag 2 points 2y ago
i was at my last store but i recently transferred & there’s maybe 1-2 other people around 6’
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bjorksbutthole 1 points 2y ago
same!!
jackie920 10 points 2y ago
Be really careful to keep your back straight and use your legs to lower yourself and lift heavy things instead of bending over and putting strain on your back. I may have carpal tunnel and tennis elbow from bar but not back pain
Throwawaysnore 9 points 2y ago
My side usually hurts because I’m a lot shorter and have to stretch and twist so much
LatterRooster 4 points 2y ago
This is soo true! I can’t reach the top set of lids without being on my tiptoes. when I’m in dt window I get sooooo many bruises from leaning out the window. I’m 5’3.
Throwawaysnore 3 points 2y ago
I’m 5’3 too and struggle so much 😭
ventisizedstress 8 points 2y ago
Yes. My shoulders are so tense after I get off, i don’t even realize till I leave
MilaDuke 5 points 2y ago
Yes
dazedandconfusedhere 4 points 2y ago
No but my hands have been ACHING lately
LatterRooster 2 points 2y ago
My hands ache especially when I’m in the same position for my whole shift—or as my shifts call it “my home”
dazedandconfusedhere 3 points 2y ago
Im pregnant and a green bean so I don’t even know what’s pregnancy vs my body just getting used to the job 😭 I’ll wake up the day after my shift tho in the middle of the night and my hands just feel so swollen and achy!! My elbow and shoulder too
LatterRooster 2 points 2y ago
It’s called carpel tunnel 😅🙋♀️🤦. The training indicates that they are supposed to move you around during your shift because of these physical demands. They don’t most days... occasionally I’ll get a shift that actually cares and does things by the book.
I’ve been on window for 6 days in a row... 5.5 hours each day. After day two I typically try to slow Down and pick things up differently and use my less dominant hand.
I’ve been on window for 6 days in a row... 5.5 hours each day. After day two I typically try to slow Down and pick things up differently and use my less dominant hand.
dazedandconfusedhere 2 points 2y ago
My shifts would totally move me more if i asked, but i can’t reach out the window anymore and I hurt more in positions where I’m standing in one place
They’ll switch me to warming or I’ll do dishes for a while, but my hands still hurt from tongs/scrubbing 😂
They’ll switch me to warming or I’ll do dishes for a while, but my hands still hurt from tongs/scrubbing 😂
smallmeade 1 points 2y ago
My lower back hurts constantly because I'm so short. I have to learn over the counters on my tiptoes to reach the kids and such. Constant leaning puts strain on my back and by the time I get home I can barely walk.
littleketone 1 points 2y ago
Oh my GOD I thought I was alone on this. I swear barring is the reason my posture is garbage
luvhen [OP] 2 points 2y ago
SAME i thought i was alone i was so scared i was like dammit ._.
4filth 1 points 2y ago
yes :( my posture is terrible now
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