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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 10 - 30 - ID#qjf6ou
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Anybody else take constructive criticism to heart? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by holmesianschizo
I just started at a new store and it’s a very fast paced drive thru and I’m not acclimating well. I’m a SSV and I thought I was having good closes until one of them wasn’t so good. I thought it was but apparently they didn’t think so. I got so upset when they told me this I threw up and they sent me home. I’m so scared that now they all hate or dislike me or think I’m a terrible supervisor. Does anyone else get like this and how do I not?
philosopher_cat_lady 18 points 1y ago
It sounds like you have anxiety and possibly an anxiety disorder. Do you receive mental healthcare?
holmesianschizo [OP] 12 points 1y ago
I do receive mental healthcare. I have generalized anxiety disorder. I worry and I overthink constantly about every little thing and I just want reassurance from my manager that everything is okay constantly. I can’t sleep at nights because I wake up worried about my closes and if people think I did a good job or not.
philosopher_cat_lady 5 points 1y ago
I also have anxiety, so I relate to your experience. I don't have it so bad that I've ever thrown up from work-related stress and anxiety, but I've definitely gotten sick before. I think you have to consciously mitigate your thought processes. Firstly, it is not a big deal that your close wasn't good, as you are new to that store. There's a learning curve for a new store, for both the habits of the store and the people who work there (not everyone cares about or prioritizes the same things). Different stores have different features, different hours, and different numbers of customers too. Secondly, you have to let that shit go. Your manager is not going to give you constant reassurance. You need to take enough consolation in the confidence you have in your own abilities. The other thing about caring that much about people's feedback is people give stupid feedback sometimes. In workplaces, especially fast-paced ones like Starbucks, no news is good news. If you get no feedback, it means you're doing a good job. If you get negative feedback, it means someone felt like doing some "managing." If you care this much about your job performance, the chances that you're doing a poor job are slim. Keep working as hard as you do and you'll be fine. Starbucks is not an environment that punishes people for not being perfect.

I've been meaning to start a meditation routine. (I used to have one a long time ago but stopped.) It's good for anxiety, as it exercises the brain in letting thoughts happen and then pass without giving any energy to them.
sero5074 4 points 1y ago
Omg im so sorry :( i have no words other than that really sucks that you threw up! Im just a green bean so… idk maybe ask them what was wrong and how you can do better! Best of luck!!
peanutbutterbarbie 3 points 1y ago
i think one of the most helpful and funny things i’ve heard since starting at starbucks was to “work my wage”. as a perfectionist i found myself beating myself up over things that really weren’t worth it and by putting it into perspective like that kinda helped me to rationalize my thoughts and help to be okay with the fact that perfection isn’t always as big of a deal as i felt it was
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