just don’t be depressed. boom, gone

I’ve found this to be starbucks’ response to a lot of things

I’ve learned to just make an entirely new personality at work. All the way til I get to work I’m depressed and literally want to quit on the spot but once I go in I just dissociate.

r/thanksimcured

Yup all my past jobs told me this. It's capitalism. We don't stop being human when we clock in to do under compensated labor <3

That's shitty.

ahh yes lemme just alter my brain chemistry real quick before i walk in the door

I hate this. One of my baristas is battling depression very bad right now, and my DM came in and told me the “vibe” in my store was off and my partner(mentioned above) “didnt even say hi to her.” When I explained she’s going through a tough time, my DM’s response was “well at the end of the day we have a business to run, and if you can’t even say hi-this isn’t the job for you.” When I tell you I went off…I put my job in jeopardy. I was shocked. And I’d do it again. I’ve been with this company 10 years and we are not who we used to be. It’s super sad and I try my best to make it worth it for the partners. But when upper leadership only cares about numbers (and pretends to care about partners to cover their ass) it makes it so hard on everyone. I’m sorry you were told this. It’s not human and this is not the company I thought it was for so long.

Wow, I was just today thinking of this expression, how dismisive it is and how much I hate it.
Sorry you are feeling shit. I'm also not in a good way with my mental health. I hope you get through it.
Edit:typos

Hope you’re feeling better and have someone to talk to.

Oh wow, I gotta try that.

im constantly debating whether or not to tell my SM about my disorders bc they aren’t the normal depression and anxiety i think he’s used to dealing with.

he’s definitely a leave it at the door type too so like :/

unfortunately my disorders are also extremely stigmatized so until i need an accommodation for them (which isn’t needed at the time) its just not worth the potential drama. its also not disabling just sometimes i get in a messed up mental state that i cant shake. i dont trust my coworkers enough to tell them either.

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“BuT tHeRE’s LyRa”

:( oh my love…I’m so sorry. I wish I could give you hugs and kick this company’s ass for their lack of consideration for our mental health….

This is correct. I do not know anything you are experiencing, and I want to shed understanding of the “leave it at the door”. Regardless of the fact Starbucks has its roots in capitalism, the idea is that you come to work FOR your customers and your peers. Several of our baristas are experiencing depression and the company allows us to have free therapy sessions and health insurance to be able to seek the help we need.

You may already be getting the help you need, and I want others to realize that it is important everyone understand that as baristas, we are meant to be present and empathetic to others while we are in our stores. Customers who come in can be rude, dismissive, and downright mean. However, jobs as these are meant to help you get outside of your own thoughts and show up for other people.

I started at this company ridden with depression and low self-esteem. By focusing on the core values of what they are attempting to convey, I have been able to see people as humans who are just doing the best they can with the information they have rather than people who are hell-bent on making my life more difficult.

I do not know what is going on in your life or even at your store. Our mental health is our most important tool to survive in life. What I am aiming at here is to explain that the premise of Starbucks’ culture is to be unwaveringly empathetic to the people coming inside the four walls.

I am not sure how this will go over with you all. This is only my experience and I am hoping for you to get the help you need. I believe in you.