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my morning manager doesn’t like to give me 10s and only gives me my thirty at weird times. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by artemishasfallen
so honestly idk. i think i should mention i’m a minor.
i had a shift from 10 - 3:30 yesterday and the morning shift manager always gives me my 30 a bit on the earlier side. she says something along the lines of “i need to get 30s out of the way since everyone leaves around 1 and you stay until 3:30. you’ll get your 30 at 12:00,” and promises i’ll get my 10 later. but each time after i get my 30, it lines up with when her shift ends. so she leaves, not telling my next shift manager i still need a break.
i thought this was just accidental, but it happens each time i work with her. even when i don’t leave before everyone else. once she gave me my 30 an hour after i clocked in. once she also did it 30 minutes before i had to leave. i even had a shift from 9 am - 5pm and with only a 30 because of her. the sm that came in at 3 noticed this and was concerned.
she’s maybe the most disliked manager because of how judgmental she is and quick to blame others. she maybe has enough reason to dislike me, which might be why she’s doing this? to my knowledge, 30s are written in the scheduling. so i think she just crosses out the fact i had a 30 and that makes other sm think i don’t need more breaks? i don’t think i should be responsible for knowing when i need my break since i don’t schedule them. i’m relatively new, but i don’t think it would be normal for me to request a break or have to remind people i need a break every once in a while ?
i had a shift from 10 - 3:30 yesterday and the morning shift manager always gives me my 30 a bit on the earlier side. she says something along the lines of “i need to get 30s out of the way since everyone leaves around 1 and you stay until 3:30. you’ll get your 30 at 12:00,” and promises i’ll get my 10 later. but each time after i get my 30, it lines up with when her shift ends. so she leaves, not telling my next shift manager i still need a break.
i thought this was just accidental, but it happens each time i work with her. even when i don’t leave before everyone else. once she gave me my 30 an hour after i clocked in. once she also did it 30 minutes before i had to leave. i even had a shift from 9 am - 5pm and with only a 30 because of her. the sm that came in at 3 noticed this and was concerned.
she’s maybe the most disliked manager because of how judgmental she is and quick to blame others. she maybe has enough reason to dislike me, which might be why she’s doing this? to my knowledge, 30s are written in the scheduling. so i think she just crosses out the fact i had a 30 and that makes other sm think i don’t need more breaks? i don’t think i should be responsible for knowing when i need my break since i don’t schedule them. i’m relatively new, but i don’t think it would be normal for me to request a break or have to remind people i need a break every once in a while ?
bitchconpanna 6 points 1y ago
10-3:30 is exactly a 5 hour shift which only requires a 30 where I am..depending on your location you might not need a 10. Also as SSVs were told to give lunches before or after peak, so that’s why the time might be off to you..but it works for the store…
If they really are forgetting your 10 you need to be an adult about it and let them know you’re missing a break and that you’d like to take it now. Js.
If they really are forgetting your 10 you need to be an adult about it and let them know you’re missing a break and that you’d like to take it now. Js.
artemishasfallen [OP] 1 points 1y ago
i know some places don’t give 10s with a 5 hour shift, but i only know i need a 10 because she says “i’ll give you an early 30 and then you’ll take your 10 later.” i am a minor, which i guess makes it more of an issue?
bitchconpanna 1 points 1y ago
But you say she leaves before you get your 10 so it sounds like a miscommunication between the shifts when they transition…maybe the next shift doesn’t know you haven’t had a 10 (again tho…if you even get a second 10 which you wouldn’t at my store)
Idk what being a minor would have to do with it but if you feel you’re getting cheated out of a 10 ask for it…
Idk what being a minor would have to do with it but if you feel you’re getting cheated out of a 10 ask for it…
esaeklsg 2 points 1y ago
In a lot of places minors have more strict rules about breaks and/or when they can or can't work, which are legal and not just Starbucks policy ergo worse when broken, which is probably why it was brought up.
artemishasfallen [OP] 2 points 1y ago
no i don’t even get my singular 10. she doesn’t inform the next shift. that is all. i’m scheduled for a 30 and a 10. i only get a 30.
bitchconpanna 1 points 1y ago
Right. So if there’s miscommunication between them maybe you need to speak up and let it be known that you haven’t been getting your 10….if it’s a constant problem get your SM involved. Also let the new shift know when they come on the floor that you haven’t had your 10. Like I said it just sounds like they aren’t transitioning properly and it’s screwing you over but you need to speak up.
Ok-Bowl4392 1 points 1y ago
Not sure on the laws in your state but in mine anyone under 18 gets one 15 minute break for any shift under six hours. Once you hit six hours you get a thirty and two 15 minute breaks (been working since I was sixteen). If your state requires you to have a thirty and a 10 for this shift, look up the laws so you know for sure, then you should be getting them. After you look up the laws, I’d take a photo to have on hand, make sure and SSV or manager is following them by not giving in. Your 30 should be exactly half way through your shift, if this gets delayed or pushed forward slightly because it’s super busy that’s understandable but it should be an hour+. Your 10 could be at any part of your shift but it has to happen! The company can get into major trouble for any employee not taking a break and I would report that manager if they are not complying with state law. Also ask your parents! The best thing about being a kid is that you have them to fall back on when “adults” won’t listen to you. I bet you of your mom calls Partner services and says your SSV is illegally withholding breaks it’ll stop real quick.
esaeklsg 1 points 1y ago
Especially with new shifts it honestly isn’t that uncommon to forget a break. But they /should/ be nice if you go “hey am I due another ten?” or something similar. Something is also going wrong with the handover communication here. I’d talk to your SM, they’d be able to coach the SS’s. But also stick up for yourself and ask for your breaks. It wouldnt necessarily be at a specific time, but you should be getting them. You can ask when they are aiming for your ten as a gentle reminder that you need one.
I did have one shift once who I believe intentionally gave me crappy break times or missed them. She tried to give me my only ten 45 minutes into a 5.5 hr shift iirc. I just made a face at her and was like “wat no” because I was so thrown off lol. And it was only me she did this to as far as I knew. The SM had several talks with her, but I’m not sure it made a difference tbh. But talk to your SM anyway.
I did have one shift once who I believe intentionally gave me crappy break times or missed them. She tried to give me my only ten 45 minutes into a 5.5 hr shift iirc. I just made a face at her and was like “wat no” because I was so thrown off lol. And it was only me she did this to as far as I knew. The SM had several talks with her, but I’m not sure it made a difference tbh. But talk to your SM anyway.
artemishasfallen [OP] 1 points 1y ago
she is not new at all. she’s been working there for 10 years. i’m really the only one who faces this issue. my next shift managers react weird when they realize she doesn’t give me a 10 and that i have to remind them because this sm doesnt say anything about my break.
i feel like it’s almost the same case for me? she mistreats a few people every now and then, but she really only forgets my breaks. i told other people and they just think it’s weird i’m the only one who faces this.
i feel like it’s almost the same case for me? she mistreats a few people every now and then, but she really only forgets my breaks. i told other people and they just think it’s weird i’m the only one who faces this.
esaeklsg 2 points 1y ago
Yeah. I'd make a point of telling any shift you get handed off to what breaks you still need, because she isn't communicating right. Past that flat out ask her (about when you'd be due a break) "Hey what time around can I expect my ten?" It puts her on the spot to have a plan and tell you a timeframe- she can't pretend she is forgetting. When it hits that time, ask again. You can add "I'm off in an hour and I still need my last ten." etc. You can also start keeping a list of missed or severely off-time breaks to show your SM. And probably repeatedly talk with your SM about it.
If it's like my circumstance I'm not sure it'll change, and it puts you in a situation it isn't your job to deal with, but you get your breaks at least. But yeah, not a "normal" situation.
If it's like my circumstance I'm not sure it'll change, and it puts you in a situation it isn't your job to deal with, but you get your breaks at least. But yeah, not a "normal" situation.
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artemishasfallen [OP] 1 points 1y ago
many partners communicate about wanting their breaks at different times and it’s mostly ignored because they have a specific schedule which makes a lot of sense. i don’t mind that, let’s say if it’s a bit later or a little earlier, but she gives me 30s an hour into my shift and i really rather not argue with her.
Ok-Bowl4392 1 points 1y ago
Yeah no an hour into a shift is not ok. The schedule that’s printed out for the day literally has a block halfway into your shift for the break. I’d straight up say no thanks all wait for when it’s scheduled.
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