Part of having a new job involves asking questions, but to be honest I’ve asked a lot so far and my supervisor seems to be getting more irritated with me with every question/mistake I make (which is valid, I probably would be too if I were in her shoes).

For some context, I don’t work at a standalone Starbucks (which makes things a little more difficult sometimes). We’re one of those little kiosks that you can find in grocery stores, so we have to both abide by the Starbucks rules as well as the store we work in. The kiosk is small and cramped, and obviously I’m on my feet for essentially the entire shift (which is anywhere from 4-8 hours). With ADD (no, not ADHD - I don’t even get to have the energetic part of the diagnosis, just the distracted-mile-a-minute thoughts) already starting to affect my job performance, I figure I should keep a small personal notebook on hand filled with things that I forget when I’m stressed, bored, etc.

So, what are some big tips for someone working at a Starbucks for the first time, and their first-ever job? Is there a way to help reduce the pain (feet, legs, back, shoulders, and neck sometimes) from standing the whole shift?