Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Shift had an emotional breakdown at me and I’m scared to go back to work tomorrow. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by TessaFink
A supervisor threw a fit at me instead of coaching me saying all the supervisors hated the way I speak to them and none of them can stand working with me. I’m so overwhelmed, I don’t feel safe going back to work tomorrow. I’m just grateful I’m working at a different store next week. I used to be a supervisor at a different and everyone at my store knows and they’ve never been able to get over it and just treat me like a barista. Idk what to do.
I literally want to just shut down tomorrow and not say a word to anyone.
I literally want to just shut down tomorrow and not say a word to anyone.
notrachelmar 15 points 1y ago
i’m so sorry, that is so unprofessional and generally just an awful thing to say to somebody. if you have a good manager, i’d pull them aside one day soon and let them know. or maybe partner resources? that is so inappropriate
TessaFink [OP] 6 points 1y ago
Yeah. We have a new manager and she’s a little stand off ish. I had a really shitty experience with my manager at my old store so I’m scared she won’t respond in an understanding way. I just don’t know her well enough yet to know how she’ll handle this. I hope she will understand.
notrachelmar 2 points 1y ago
i hope so too, good luck!! seriously wishing you all the best, i can handle all of the mean customers but a work environment like that ruins the job
nickwoodd 9 points 1y ago
To me it sounds like you should look inwards to see if you’re at fault for anything? Maybe your past experience at a different store is coming off poorly and they think your judging them? Or how “you say things” could be in your tone. Are you a just a barista now but trying to tell your SSV’s what to do?
You’re right, your SSV should be able to handle conflict appropriately and coach the development they want to see. They did not act professionally but for how I read that, they did at least offer you an area to look inwards.
Don’t get mad at what was said, get mad at how it was said.
You’re right, your SSV should be able to handle conflict appropriately and coach the development they want to see. They did not act professionally but for how I read that, they did at least offer you an area to look inwards.
Don’t get mad at what was said, get mad at how it was said.
TessaFink [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I hear you. The problem is the conversation became just an attack on my character instead of giving me clear feedback of moments that need improvement. Not to mention each person should give feedback to another not speaking for others. I’m happy to look inward but what at? Cause telling someone all your supervisors hate working with you and completely going off the rails and crying to the point of nothing I can say or do will make it better besides forcing me to go home/lose pay, and saying you can’t work with me is not a professional or reasonable response.
Careful_Analyst_2909 7 points 1y ago
It appears you have a partial answer at what to look inwards for. You mention the SSV saying they hate “the way I speak to them.” It’s never easy to look inwards, but it will help you have a better experience at a different store next week.
xCherryBombshell 5 points 1y ago
Sounds like the shifts are gossiping which means they need some coaching!
It's also a great time to self reflect. Be short and sweet with the shifts from now on and keep your head held high. Don't be afraid, they are supposed to be there to support you as a barista. If they aren't doing that then they aren't doing their jobs. Continue to do yours and stay strong my friend.
It's also a great time to self reflect. Be short and sweet with the shifts from now on and keep your head held high. Don't be afraid, they are supposed to be there to support you as a barista. If they aren't doing that then they aren't doing their jobs. Continue to do yours and stay strong my friend.
TessaFink [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Oh they gossip like crazy and constantly complain about everything. They get so caught up in what everyone else did wrong and then just blame their inability to run a calm shift on that. They don’t pay attention to standards or routines.
I fully acknowledge that there are times when I can be cranky or upset or stressed out especially when I don’t feel supported. That’s a human response. That’s what happens when your work environment is overwhelming.
I fully acknowledge that there are times when I can be cranky or upset or stressed out especially when I don’t feel supported. That’s a human response. That’s what happens when your work environment is overwhelming.
xCherryBombshell 2 points 1y ago
I know how you feel. I hope things get better for you. Don't worry about them, just focus on your own performance and you'll do great.
Gossipers end up getting destroyed by karma after creating a negative work environment for everyone else.
Gossipers end up getting destroyed by karma after creating a negative work environment for everyone else.
TessaFink [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I hope you’re right because I’ve seen gossipers win and destroy other partner’s jobs and force them to quit or get in big trouble that wasn’t their fault.
xCherryBombshell 2 points 1y ago
That will definitely happen if you let it get to you. I know it's a lot harder because they are supervisors. But letting your SM or even DM know about the gossip will help shut it down. I know a lot of managers who would never tolerate that. And it's best practice even as a barista to change the subject / not acknowledge any gossip.
If you only say nice things about people they have nothing against you! You're just a nice person and they are looking like as ass / fool.
If you only say nice things about people they have nothing against you! You're just a nice person and they are looking like as ass / fool.
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