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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 11 - 15 - ID#quzb9v
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im one bad work interaction away from putting in my two weeks :/ (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by shxtfxced
ive only worked here since the spring, so im relatively new, but i really like working at starbucks. i love making drinks and the majority of my regulars are absolutely lovely people and id probably d*e for them tbh. but the shifts on evenings make it so difficult to stay, theyre so competitive and its so draining.
i work until close pretty much every night, which means i work with shifts 1 and 2 every night except mondays and the days that im off, and i cant switch to mornings because of school or else id love to because i really dont know what to do anymore. the evening shifts barely talk to anyone but themselves, they make us leave 30 min before our scheduled time (aka right when the store closes, instead of staying that extra 30min to actually close up we’re rushed) and if our rides get here we’re basically kicked out. everytime i work with shift 1 i feel like she doesnt want me there and it makes me feel terrible, it affects my work flow and makes me want to cry. she acts so cold any time i ask for a task, or she just responds with “does it look like anything needs to be done out there?” or “you can figure one out” and its like ?? youre the shift. ive tried asking if ive done anything but its always “no haha schools stressful!” and then its fine for like half an hour before she seems pissed at me again. i cant complain to my manager because shift 1 is the “best shift” at our store, and shes everyones favorite, but a few other coworkers have noticed it and started distancing themselves too.

sorry for the long rant, but should i just transfer? im sick of walking into work and feeling like my own ssv doesnt want me there, and getting treated like shit all day just for her to joke around with the other shift and ignore me and every other coworker :/ i could also just be way too sensitive idrk anymore
Wonderful-Ad-9816 2 points 1y ago
i know im not helping in any way but the title was me and that’s exactly what i did
beauty-for-ashes- 1 points 1y ago
Some ppl have to work with somebody a while before they accept you. You just have to turn off the switch and stop taking the temperature. Do your work, communicate professionally, and some months down the road you’ll probably start to notice things getting smoother.
Kindly-Trust7211 1 points 1y ago
Exact same issue here! Idk if I’m going to quit or transfer, we’ll see. I’m tired of being my stores punching bag. It’s dehumanizing.
MoonCobbler 1 points 1y ago
This unfortunately the norm in this company. I had a shift who'd be super inappropriate with his male coworkers. But because he was the store managers favorite, he was allowed to get away with it.

This is gonna sound over done. But while your stuck there you need to develop thicker skin and don't lose sight of yourself and your goals. Your there to work and pay your bills. Maybe think about finding somewhere else to go. Like a place that values you and your hard work.
jennyparks07 1 points 1y ago
I would bring it up to your SM. I would hope that they can listen. If your shift isn’t communicating what their issue is, that’s their problem.
shxtfxced [OP] 2 points 1y ago
im gonna mention it to her whenever i see her next but our schedules dont overlap much, i just wish the shift wouldnt take starbucks so seriously yk :/
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