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Full History - 2021 - 05 - 11 - ID#n9zfak
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First day as a green bean!! (i.redd.it)
submitted by scmfckwaido
IniciandoElHackeo 282 points 2y ago
This is a perfect setup for a before/after type meme.
scmfckwaido [OP] 178 points 2y ago
LMAO I’ll take another pic in 6 months and compare
lvbni 125 points 2y ago
Hours*
XxTRUEPINOYxX 118 points 2y ago
*minutes she doing Summer launch
Sarahthelizard 60 points 2y ago
sammieduck69420 6 points 2y ago
😭 i don’t even have the energy or motivation to show my frustration now. i just go “customer service” as my coworkers say
XxTRUEPINOYxX 138 points 2y ago
On summer 1 launch rip your soul
scmfckwaido [OP] 106 points 2y ago
Omg I didn’t even realize 🥲 just got to my store and the line is wrapped all the way around
XxTRUEPINOYxX 57 points 2y ago
It’s okay once you hired your soul is already dead anyways 😂
Bubblebutt217 9 points 2y ago
It’s ok I started for Winter launch. You’ll live haha
reclusivegiraffe 5 points 2y ago
someone in my store started on the launch day for the unicorn frap
Bubblebutt217 2 points 2y ago
*le gasp* you poor soul!!
Sarahthelizard 21 points 2y ago
Her sm is the devil.
scmfckwaido [OP] 20 points 2y ago
She’s so sweet 🥺
Jew_3 7 points 2y ago
That’s what we all say on day one....
DarkBlueSunshine 32 points 2y ago
Good luck!! Hang in there it's not easy but rewarding at the end of the day 🥰 summer's the hardest season so don't hesitate to ask as many questions as you can in the beginning!
scmfckwaido [OP] 9 points 2y ago
Thank u I will!
Donald26069 29 points 2y ago
Congrats 🥰 I hope you have an amazing store like mine
scmfckwaido [OP] 15 points 2y ago
Thanks! I hope so too!!
EternalYorkieMom 23 points 2y ago
When the going gets tough remember you get free drinks and Spotify Premium
amuhh 11 points 2y ago
spotify premium + weekly markouts are the only things keeping me with the company. i wish i was kidding
SnooDonuts3398 10 points 2y ago
As soon as I fill my cabinet up with markout bags, I’m quitting 🤷🏻‍♂️
Jew_3 7 points 2y ago
But you’d actually need to like our coffee to make this worthwhile.

I’m just a third wave person trapped in corporate hell 🤷🏻‍♂️
SnooDonuts3398 2 points 2y ago
That’s fair enough. I’m too cheap to pay for good coffee and it’s better than Maxwell House lol.
EternalYorkieMom 5 points 2y ago
About the time I think of quitting I have a good shift or remember I’d have to pay for lunch again
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
🥲😌
Coffeeandcrystalz 18 points 2y ago
Have so much fun!!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 11 points 2y ago
Thank u! I will!!
sugarraide 17 points 2y ago
last week while i was training our newest green bean (it was only their 2nd day), a customer pissed on our lobby floor
Bubblebutt217 8 points 2y ago
I...um...I have no words 🤣
Kimbo185 15 points 2y ago
You did your hair cute.
scmfckwaido [OP] 9 points 2y ago
Thanks!!
coldbrewsmellsoffeet 10 points 2y ago
Oh honey. That light in your eyes is glorious and will be gone so soon
Wonderful_Nightmare 4 points 2y ago
😆 they ain't even joking
Lravs 10 points 2y ago
I've been at Sbux for 5 years and still love it as much as the day I started! Don't get me wrong... Some days are super hard but at the end of the day remember - "One drink at a time & it's only bean water! Don't let it get to you!" All of the amazing regulars you will have will make up for any bad!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
Aww this is so reassuring :))
official_koda_ 9 points 2y ago
You look so happy now...I forget what it’s like to be happy lol
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Lmao
Aliciarox11189 9 points 2y ago
Good luck and may the odds be your favour
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Thank you 😌
jdsalingersdog 8 points 2y ago
All the best to you!! Keep finding reasons to smile!
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
Thank you 😁
colourmecanadian 7 points 2y ago
Hey OP, I just wanted to pop in here and say congrats! There's a lot of negativity in the comments here, and I get it, but it's not really fair to put that on you. You're clearly very excited, and you should be!

I no longer work for Sbux, but I enjoyed my time there and remember it fondly. I loved making drinks and chatting with customers and coworkers when it wasn't too busy. Rollouts can be a pain, and some customers can be awful, but it's worth it for the good ones!!

You're gonna deal with some shit and have some bad days, but you're also going to make some awesome friends amongst your coworkers and maybe some regulars. I still talk to loads of people I worked with, and I still see some regulars around from time to time.

I love the spirit you're bringing to this already, and I really hope you enjoy your time working there too. Every job has its downsides, but I hope you don't let the negativity by some tired (and totally reasonably so) baristas dull your shine as you start out! A good attitude is super important and I hope your experience is a good one! :)

Feel free to shoot me a message if you wanna chat! :)
ZaftigZephyr 6 points 2y ago
Thank you for this. I agree I totally understand why so many baristas feel so negatively about the job, but I actually love this job. It's hard and not always fun but for every positive customer interaction and every fun moment with my coworkers gets me through. And I'm still smiling at the end of the day(most of the time)

I don't expect others to be like that but I personally want to be someone who brings that good attitude and positive energy as much as possible. I've been thanked and commended by customers and coworkers for maintaining that even in the stressful times. And when you can't your coworkers will have your back.

When I walk in for a shift everyone is excited to see me and that makes me feel good. You aren't guaranteed to lose your positivity. And considering you had fun on being on bar on your first day that was probably busy as heck I imagine you will be just fine.

Keep on shining 🌟
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
Confussledabit 7 points 2y ago
I'm betting 5 bucks that smile won't last the first week.
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hookahpop 7 points 2y ago
Yay!! It can be a tough job, but I’m sure you’ll do great. Just remember for every bad day, your fellow partners will be there with you to help you through it :)
marilynmansonsbitch 7 points 2y ago
would be blessed to have u as my window partner. have a good day!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
Thank u!!
dalittledino 7 points 2y ago
Rip I’m sorry 😂
Sauceyd0ugh 7 points 2y ago
Gl. Serving the siren isn’t an easy task.
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u lol
theo_shedrick 6 points 2y ago
I hope you killed it!! You seem like you have such a nice attitude and would be great to work with :) 💕
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
It’s been great!! Thank you!!
trash_gamer00 5 points 2y ago
She's an icon, she's a legend, and she IS the moment 😌💅🏼

Gl sis, I hope ur better off than this old former trainer lol
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
Aww thank u ❤️❤️
a-plasticine-dream 5 points 2y ago
good luck! I started not too long ago and I love it! also, your hair is so cute :)
Wonderful_Nightmare 4 points 2y ago
High key I miss being that excited about this job. 😌
QueenOfTypos337 4 points 2y ago
good luck!!! hopefully launch day isnt too bad!!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 4 points 2y ago
It hasn’t been so far!!
QueenOfTypos337 3 points 2y ago
thats good!!
strawberrifield 3 points 2y ago
You’ll do great! It’s overwhelming at first but after a few weeks you’ll be a pro
navkabar 3 points 2y ago
ahhhh u can still see the creases in the apron lol!! i hope u have a good store and good coworkers, ik this sub is super negative but if u have good people it's bearable 🥰
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I just opened my aprons today! And so far it’s been great :))
biggestsaddest 3 points 2y ago
I'm so sorry.
Like deadass, this job will ruin you
totaledtick9544 3 points 2y ago
can we get an update
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Did hot bar and customer support, taking my last 10 rn
LavanderSkies0930 3 points 2y ago
Find parts of the job that you really love because you will encounter difficult times and situations and the parts that you love so much will be the reason you stay plus the awesome and nice regulars
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Aww thank u for the kind words <3
PumpKiing 3 points 2y ago
Sending nothing but good vibes. Hope your first day goes / went well! :D
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you! It’s been good so far!
SyerenGM 3 points 2y ago
Aww I hope you enjoy it!! I love workin at Starbucks for the most part.
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
It’s been great so far!
ittybittybakerkitty 3 points 2y ago
Damn you okay? This launch is brutal
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
It’s been good 😅 I’ve just done hot bar today
ZaftigZephyr 1 points 2y ago
Dang they put you on bar your first day?
martinifather 3 points 2y ago
why they make your first day summer launch😭
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I just finished finals last week lol
DaWitcherr 3 points 2y ago
Good luck and remember, when it gets really tough, it’s just coffee...
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
That’s what my trainer told me today lol
safety_bitch 3 points 2y ago
I'm so sorry hunny
LilKaySigs 3 points 2y ago
“Look at you so young and happy. Where did the years go?”

-spongebob
Sassycamo39 2 points 1y ago
So how is it going now just over 100 days??
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I love it! Someone called corporate to compliment me the other day :) I also just transferred stores Bc I’m back in college, so it’s been a lil rough adjusting to a new environment but I am in love w starbs
Sassycamo39 2 points 1y ago
So happy for you. Don’t let anyone take that love for Starbucks away.
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I’m trying not to, but man some people can just be so negative :’) gotta keep seeing the good in everything tho
Sassycamo39 1 points 1y ago
I am the same. I started February 8 of this year
depressedteenwitch 2 points 1y ago
It's sometimes a lot, but if you have a good support system with the other partners and good Shift and Store managers, it can be really fun. (Every closing I have, after about 7 everyone is just real chill and one of my coworkers makes weird frappes that somehow taste amazing. Most notable being the pb&j frappe and the oatmeal frappe)
pumpkinspiceboi 2 points 2y ago
yayyyy you’re gonna do great! 🥰
mateomarangelli 2 points 2y ago
The job takes a little getting used to, but with a good team you should be fine. Good luck!
ChoiceDiscipline9822 2 points 2y ago
i just started today too! hope u had fun
lovelykla 2 points 2y ago
Enjoy it! The friendships and connections with customers I made during the 8 years I was there honestly changed my life.
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LeoTheNinja220 2 points 2y ago
Goddamn your starting your first day on a summer frappuccino launch, good luck
DaybreakNightfall 2 points 2y ago
https://m.imgur.com/1F47zAv
Visuallybroken 2 points 2y ago
I'll pray to Mother Miranda for you...
TequilaMagicTrick 2 points 2y ago
Welcome to the thunder dome.
abigail3087 2 points 2y ago
AH YAY WELCOME TO THE CULT
TinyTinasRabidOtter 2 points 2y ago
Good luck green bean!! I hope you never encounter a Karen. No matter what remember at the end of the day you are absolutely awesome and it’s just coffee
MK2730 2 points 2y ago
I hope you have a wonderful first day!
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Thank you!
corncob999 2 points 2y ago
hope you had a good first day !!!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you! It’s been good so far!!
the_price_is_right96 2 points 2y ago
Good luck and God speed.
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u lol
astronomyy03 2 points 2y ago
ur hair looks so cute!! welcome to the family:)
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u!!!
cuppamaeve 2 points 2y ago
you’re going to amazing boo!!🥺❤️ good luck!!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u!!
LaReinaDelMundo 2 points 2y ago
Today was mine too, just finished actually!!💖 How did it go for you? It was a ton of info also way more fun than I would have imagined!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 3 points 2y ago
It’s been going great! 4 more hours :)))
conniedew 2 points 2y ago
Good luck!! You look nice and sweet, don’t let’em get ya down!!
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u!!
Pies-in-the-Skies 2 points 2y ago
Keep that smile and positivity. It’s a great job as long as you focus on the positive!
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Awesome!!
yeeet-haw-baybee 2 points 2y ago
i’m so sorry sweetie good luck
Haunting-Message-953 2 points 2y ago
Nice!!
yuribuny 2 points 2y ago
i hope ur having fun ! :)
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I am!! Thank u ❤️
SorryNewspaper 1 points 1y ago
Look at you, so full of hope.

How you doing now? 👀
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Welp I love my job, my new manager is a bit frustrating at times, but I still love working at the bucks. It’s a bit stressful but it’s good
SorryNewspaper 2 points 1y ago
I'm so glad you still love it! I'm sorry to hear your new manager can be frustrating. I hope you find some good, common ground with them.
scmfckwaido [OP] 2 points 1y ago
I’m gettin there, I’ve gotten some good advice from here 😌 but overall I love starbs
hingerdingerdonger 0 points 2y ago
Bruh fuck starbucks get out now
E-X-P-A-N-D -1 points 2y ago
Heyyyy I just started 3 months ago and trust me it’s not as bad people say. Have fun!
scmfckwaido [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank u!
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