Today is my final shift at Starbucks. It’s been a wild ride. My store’s gone through over five manager changes, a pandemic, and is located in my city’s busiest mall. I got a job in the Arts Sector (what I trained in. Excited!) and decided to give my notice after my manager wouldn’t accommodate my request for a transfer. I’m cutting ties to save my sanity. I also reported my problematic manager to District and am NOT staying to see how that turns out. Customers over the course of the pandemic have become even more rude, and dealing with them isn’t worth the pittance we make. I’ve literally had panic attacks every day I work since the pandemic started. I won’t miss my gaslighting manager, Happy Hour, malfunctioning equipment, or the creepy regulars. Thanks for 3 years, Starbz, I’m getting my nails done tomorrow and am looking forward to visiting from the other side of the counter! 💚