Bring your karma
Join the waitlist today
HUMBLECAT.ORG

Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 07 - 05 - ID#oeka8u
29
Got my second customer complaint today (safebux) (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by TyrannicalKitty
First one was because I guess my deadpan voice was rude, and the way I'd say "Need something?" (pisses me off when people approach the kiosk and just stare blankly ahead) Dude openly complimented my coworker on how nice she was and told her he was going to complain and then when he did, lied to my manager about the way I was. So that was cool.





Today however, we have a customer who gets a Venti hot white mocha, stirred after the milk. She sent her son in and I just heard "Venti hot white mocha, stirred after the milk, 2 pumps." So I had my coworker make just that. She wanted 2 more (wanted 8, so 3 more) so she called the store to complain. "You're the white guy, right? I avoid coming in when it's you. You've made my drink wrong 3 times and now I have to send my husband in for a remake. One more time and I'm complaining to a manager." I mean, I know I fucked up, made me tear up a bit but it's like. Damn, I struggle to hide my emotions or be fake nice and I know I'm wasting my time with my job but to know I'm shit to 2 customers. Never had this before.




I got good insurance and good pay with a potential raise coming up but I just wanna quit tbh. I know I'm wasting my time but I have no career aspirations anymore really because I feel like there's no future. Just kinda waiting and hoping for shit to hit the fan and the collapse at this point.


Anyway, thanks for reading my rant.



Tl;Dr two customers think I (a barista of 4 years) suck at my job now

Edit: thanks for the kind words, I feel better! ♥️
8ultaoreune 29 points 2y ago
"How did they not understand that by 2 pumps i meant 3 pumps? And by 3 pumps I actually meant 3 More pumps meaning 8 pumps total? Duh!!!!"

I feel like sbux customers are masters of gaslighting—it's nEEEEVER their fault!! us baristas are just stupid and bad at our jobs!!! /j

Both of them can suck it.
drew-b 8 points 2y ago
so true, i don't understand how some of these people have been allowed to live this long
NervosaNervous 18 points 2y ago
They suck at their jobs as customers.
drew-b 5 points 2y ago
Yes! Good rule of thumb, if you want your drink maybe learn how to order it
madamesoybean 13 points 2y ago
Oh Hun...that lady was a straight up bitch. You're doing fine.
When people come up & just stare into space just say Hi...they haven't had their coffee yet.
eckinz 10 points 2y ago
They’re the shitty ones, not you my dude. 100%.
drew-b 3 points 2y ago
people are kind of the worst
This nonprofit website is run by volunteers.
Please contribute if you can. Thank you!
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large-
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
©2023 HumbleCat Inc   •   HumbleCat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Michigan, USA.