things will get better, i have started looking into alternative careers i can learn online/part time because of how terrible bux is. i end up disassociating on bar like 8 hours my whole shift. have found the start of a new career in design with a part time and short term course... hope you feel better soon, working at starbucks is currently mentally and physically draining for a lot of baristas. if you ever want to chat send me a message <3

Shit. I’m not sure what to say... if you are literally throwing up, you should not be required to come in and if they say you need to, don’t. It’s not your responsibility to find coverage if you are sick. I’m not entirely sure whether or not Sbux provides mental health services or advice to their partners but if so, please take advantage of it. And this seems like a warrant for serious mental health concerns. Please see some type of therapist or shrink or at the very least talk to someone you trust and who preferably is a loved one about the things you are feeling and experiencing. And feeling trapped is normal, especially in this job. It’s what capitalism creates. There are other, better jobs. Better ways to make money. No matter what they are, this job isn’t worth having your mental health go to shit. I hope you feel better tomorrow. PM me if you wish to talk more.