You owe this job nothing. They are paying you for your hours and it is not worth it. You don’t even own them a two weeks. Don’t show up, don’t answer calls. Take the time you are suppose to be scheduled and find another job.

If you’re in immediate danger you need to check into a hospital. No job (especially Starbucks) is worth your life. Do you have any supports in your life like friends or family that you can lean on while trying to get the help you deserve? You aren’t alone

Simple answer quit

Hi fellow partner, your mental health comes first. Please tell your SM you need lighter hours or take a leave, I know it’s scary, you deserve better though.
Know this, if my fellow partner told me they were struggling with their mental health, I wouldn’t judge and I’d understand. I’ve needed a break before but my fellow partner told me they were struggling so I took the shift anyways. I know how it can be. Please speak to your SM or transfer stores. You are important and should feel safe and OK at work. Stay strong!

Mental health first. ALWAYS.
I left a job in August that for over two years was causing me daily panic attacks, nightmares, and just overall destroyed me. I would constantly be driving there thinking "I wish that car would hit me, I'd probably get a month off"
I left with zero plans and it was the best decision of my life.
I'm now at Starbucks while I try to figure out my next steps. I honestly can't recommend enough leaving a toxic place and putting yourself first.

You could call Sedgewick and get on a mental health LOA (they pay 66% I believe), then job search while you’re off. I know quitting right away probably isn’t a feasible option for you, so this way can buy you time. You’re mental and physical health matters, even if there are partners who act like it doesn’t. Hang in there. 💖

Don’t ever let a job make you feel like this. Quit. Ghost them and block all the numbers. Who cares.

I quit about a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. My store had me feeling very similar. Just quit. What's the worst that's going to happen. We were short-staffed at my store for so long I was doing the job of 5 people. There were a constant call ins and no shows. Finally when I called my manager and told him I quit he said he understood and everything would be fine. They immediately hired six people. Every time I go in now they have 9 to 12 people working on the floor. They won't stop if you don't.

If you need to vent my inbox is always open with an ear!

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I know like twenty other people already said this, it your life and the things that add value to it should always take priority. Businesses just have very little incentive to actually push that so you can’t rely on them to encourage it, even a “progressive” company like Starbucks. And to be fair, they are still a lot better than most fast food companies, although that’s not exactly saying much. Regardless though, you can’t depend on a company to have your best interests as their highest priority no matter what the company rhetoric says. Their priority is to make a profit, no matter how negatively it affects the mental health of their employees. In the end, employees are easily replaced so to them it’s worth it to let you just keep sacrificing your own well being for their profit and then when you have nothing left to give they just dump you and hire someone new. Don’t let Starbucks be the measure of your worth. You be in charge of deciding how much you are worth and what you want out of life. You’re allowed to take control and decide to weed out anything toxic in your life, and that includes jobs that share your values. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. Being in control of your own destiny is absolutely a struggle, but it’s also rewarding. If Starbucks hasn’t earned your respect and loyalty then dump them and never look back. I don’t know what your interests and skills are but definitely apply everywhere. My personal suggestions are to apply at libraries, independent coffee shops, book stores, banks, target, craft stores, and any small businesses in your area that interest you. And during your interview ask questions about how the work culture is. It’ll give you a good sense of whether you’ll enjoy it or not. Having experienced Starbucks now has given you some more perspective. Use that perspective to propel you forward. Now you know just a little more what kind of environment you want to avoid and you can use that experience to help you search for something better.

I was feeling the same way after getting rehired in early October. I quit 2 weeks ago after my shifts and SM never backed me up against rude customers. I felt an immediate sense of relief, fuck the benefits.

I promise you this job is NOT worth your life. I’m here for you if you need to talk. I truly understand. Xx

If it has you down like that quit! No job is worth your mental health!

I have walked away from jobs because I have felt like this in the past. If a job is making you feel this way then you *need* to quit. Don’t even think about it, just leave. If it’s crippling your humanity then it’s not the job for you, and that is *not* a reflection on your personality or your talent, and it does not mean there is *anything* wrong with you. It just means that this job is not the right job for you and you need to go before you feel worse.

I’m so sorry you feel this way, and I understand this pain you are feeling.

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