Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Tough time. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by WingsofFlight
Just curious about something. Recently I have felt very useless at my job, I am picking things up but I feel that I am slow. This is about to be my second month working at Starbucks and yet, I feel so stupid sometimes. I am perhaps being overly critical of myself, I will openly admit that. But did anyone else feel like this in their first few months? Frustrated, useless, and slow? I feel like I am letting my team down (also I have a few learning disabilities). My manager has praised me which I find very sweet, she is a lovely person. Just at times, I want to scream at the top of my lungs purely because I feel like I am shit at my job.
angeldquintas 7 points 2y ago
I’ve been with Starbucks for almost 2 years, and I feel the same way sometimes. It’s completely normal to feel that way, people learn at varying rates, and I’m sure you’ll soon feel like a true part of the team!
Sad-Passenger4532 6 points 2y ago
Hi I’m a SSV and I just want to say that you are doing great! As long as you try your best never be too hard on yourself. Customers and management are hard enough on baristas. Plus it took me 3 months to pick up mostly everything. Hang in there green bean!
Tarissaurusrex 3 points 2y ago
Trust me it takes a while to find the rhythm and all to feel like you got things down. I had the problem of being put in the same position often and didn't have the opportunity to practice in other positions so I felt like I was too slow and confused for my shifts to consider me to try something else. After a year I still question myself sometimes especially because my recent diabetes diagnosis has brought some complications.
You totally got this!
You totally got this!
Hoax_Pudding_Cup 3 points 2y ago
Oh yeah, it's pretty rough in the beginning. I try and let all my beans know that even after training, there's going to be a lot they don't know. Never be afraid to ask questions, and dare I say make some flash cards about some of the drink builds to help you! Please ask questions, and just do your best!
Darcie_Autham 2 points 2y ago
You’re experiencing Imposter Syndrome. It happens to a lot of people actually, myself included. It’s even frightening when other SSVs and my store manager have said that I’m not performing at my best. If you are giving an honest effort to better yourself, there is no reason to beat yourself up. You’re only doing your best.
katsandboobs 1 points 2y ago
At around 6 months it really becomes second nature. I’m coming back after two years and I’m still like “ahhhhh what am I doing?!” at least once a shift.
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