Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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submitted by _nooobmaster69_
I’m a fairly new partner and got hired last July. When I did my interview, my manager back then guaranteed 20 hours or more. We currently have a new manager and I just got my schedule and I’m currently down to 10 per week. I just got benefits and asked him for more hours but I’m not getting any. What should I do?
blue-haired-barista 47 points 1y ago
"Hello, [SM's name]. I was promised 20 hours a week and am not getting 20 hours a week. I need to get 20 hours a week for [X] reason. If I can't acquire this amount of work I will have to separate myself from this job. Thank you for your time."
meannbeann 38 points 1y ago
Or-
"Hey, (SM), I see that you have me put down for 10 hour weeks but I was promised 20 and count on 20. If you can't find me 20 hours here, do you mind helping me find 20 hours at a different location. Thank you"
"Hey, (SM), I see that you have me put down for 10 hour weeks but I was promised 20 and count on 20. If you can't find me 20 hours here, do you mind helping me find 20 hours at a different location. Thank you"
blue-haired-barista 7 points 1y ago
I like my idea better considering OP has already tried discussing this with their new SM. A bit more professional force instead of passive request will probably help them quicker.
meannbeann 10 points 1y ago
That's true! I was just thinking from the standpoint of they just got benefits and maybe they'd like to keep them and maybe changing locations would be easier than quitting (at least that's what I'm going through )
blue-haired-barista 7 points 1y ago
This is a fair point actually. Either way OP must put their foot down tbh
whatisprofound 2 points 1y ago
I talked to my SM twice about needing more hours (at least 30, closer to 40) and preferring to work full shifts over 4-5 hours literally every single day. He didn't seem to understand/honor it until I told him I'm looking at transferring to a store that can accommodate my needs. I don't think he did it on purpose, but by making the request (my needs) relevant to his job it is getting addressed more thoroughly.
truecrimeANDchill 13 points 1y ago
I would have the conversation with your SM that you need the hours for benefits. I would also ask other people if you can pick up their shifts. 99% of the time someone doesn’t want to work.
_nooobmaster69_ [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Haven’t worked with him much since I usually work closings. But when I do, it’s between peak and I’m on dtr so I haven’t really gotten to know them :(
Substantial-Hair-170 -24 points 1y ago
For me honestly 10 hours perfect ! Just a part time job for me. My manager schedule me for 37 hours, it’s just overwhelming
blue-haired-barista 21 points 1y ago
What works for you might not work for others. People have bills to pay unfortunately.
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