i know how this feels. all i can say is hang in there and focus on your duties. people can make their own decisions, they don’t pay your bills. i’m sooo sensitive to people not talking to me, so i always have to remind myself that this is a job and it’s okay to stay professional and put my head in the game. even if i don’t make friends. it’s on them.

Do you work mornings by any chance? In my experience, morning crew tends to be tired and zoned out and focusing all their energy on just doing the job and getting through the shift, where as afternoon/evening crew tends to be more chatty and friendly with each other.

Turnover is high in a job like this. I can't tell you how many people I've seen come and go. I don't have the energy to be super besties with all of them, especially when some people leave in a week, 2 weeks, a month. It's emotionally draining. Once people know you're actually going to stay, they'll likely get more invested in getting to know you.

One of my shifts / baristas pretty obviously hates me. For like no good reason I can think of. It totally hurts and those feelings are valid I’m so sorry the community on here is here for you always❤️.

It could also be fatigue from the beginnings of the Holiday madness. I would just continue to be as polite as you are. As another user said, it could also have to do with the high turnover rate, and once you're around a bit, they may open up more. Regardless, I would both not let it get to you and just keep being who you are, and also not try too hard to become inclusive, as that could annoy them.

I know it might be tough for a bit, but hang in there!

I’ve been at my store for 3 weeks and I was actually surprised at how friendly everyone was. My last job (Panera) was super hard to feel comfortable at all. People didn’t talk to each other ever. Unless you were part of the little clique of trainers.

This happened to me at my first store. There were a few partners that I would dread working with because I was new. Their “coaching” was just being straight up mean. These were all women in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. I had to have a meeting with my GM because of how uncomfortable I was. But eventually I learned every position and gained respect. I quit after 4 months. But in September I applied at a new, remodeled store. The bigger space makes working bearable and I work with younger partners. I have found that they are more empathetic and nicer about coaching. Obviously everyone has their good and bad days but transferring stores was the best choice I made. So maybe do some research on other stores near you!