Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Pregnancy @ Starbucks (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by be_wilder_everyday
So I joined as a barista partner really recently because my husband and I want to start our family and with our Post-COVID lives this seemed to be the best way to get benefits quickly.
I didnt know I was pregnant at my interview and found out about 3 weeks later.
Now I am scared I will start showing and that management will give me fewer hours to keep me off benefits since I will be gone 3 months once baby is born and that isnt exactly convenient. Our location is training a TON of new staff too.
Is this anxiety realistic?
What can I expect my shifts to look like once I get into my 2nd and 3rd trimesters? What accomodations might I need?
Thank you!
I didnt know I was pregnant at my interview and found out about 3 weeks later.
Now I am scared I will start showing and that management will give me fewer hours to keep me off benefits since I will be gone 3 months once baby is born and that isnt exactly convenient. Our location is training a TON of new staff too.
Is this anxiety realistic?
What can I expect my shifts to look like once I get into my 2nd and 3rd trimesters? What accomodations might I need?
Thank you!
mayor-em 2 points 1y ago
In my experience i had management who had no idea how mat leave works and i had to do the leg work myself. Establish benefit eligibility asap, work with your manager to create a schedule that gets you at least 20 hours a week. Benefits are audited in jan and july and you have to meet the requirement or they will pull them. Your shifts will be just regular shifts, get some sneakers that are memory foam, or foamy to fight foot fatigue. How your pregnancy goes will really dictate what your going to be capable of. I hope your pregnancy is easy and uneventful, and that you have a safe delivery. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me.
psyduck98 2 points 1y ago
Hello! I’m a 5 year partner who is currently 27 weeks pregnant! First off congratulations!!!
Second, your manager cannot hold anything against you. If I were you I’d tell my manager as soon as you’re ready. The rest of the staff does not need to know. You have plenty of time to work. Starbucks has a good maternity leave but you should look into everything asap with your manager. Don’t panic or stress out over it. Your manager will take care of a lot for you. Depending on how far along you are I’d wait it out for a little bit and work. Hope this somewhat helped you! You’ll be okay :) good luck!!
Second, your manager cannot hold anything against you. If I were you I’d tell my manager as soon as you’re ready. The rest of the staff does not need to know. You have plenty of time to work. Starbucks has a good maternity leave but you should look into everything asap with your manager. Don’t panic or stress out over it. Your manager will take care of a lot for you. Depending on how far along you are I’d wait it out for a little bit and work. Hope this somewhat helped you! You’ll be okay :) good luck!!
colonade17 0 points 1y ago
Management in my experience is usually oblivious to how close you are to being benefits eligible. You need to average about 25 hours a week to maintain eligibility, and it's calculated every 6 months. So if you ever think you're dipping too low on hours just look for shifts to pick up. And most managers in my experience will also try to give you a few more hours if you're really close to the cutoff.
Talk to your doctor about accommodations, usually you get extra breaks, and can spend less time on your feet.
Talk to your doctor about accommodations, usually you get extra breaks, and can spend less time on your feet.
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