I just finished my first week. I was a day behind on the training program and it took a while for me to finish it so I haven't gotten much hands on. My trainer did have me practice on the hot and cold bar for a few hours and I've been shown how to brew the coffee. The most I've gotten to get SLIGHTLY comfortable with is the register. But honestly, I'm feeling overwhelmed. I joined this job for the change of pace. I was getting burned out from labor oriented jobs ( maintenance, hvac, etc. ) and I figured I'd give Starbucks a try.

But I've never been a people person. Not to say I have an issue with people. I can greet them and speak to people just fine, but I'm not the type to start up small talk and what not, and I'm just not very outgoing. Also I find being around people for prolonged periods of time is draining for me. And that's just people.

The job itself demands you know ALOT. Already in the beginning between the online training and a walk through of everything in the store. My head's been spinning. I'm also a slow learner. I can memorize things for sure. But my short term memory is ass. And I have to focus and repeat things constantly and in different ways to get the most out of memorizing something. I've suspected I have ADHD since high school and I've struggled with it in other jobs. But in this one it's starting to show. When they teach me something, and then ask me about it. If I don't know the answer, my mind just turns into a cluster fuck of nonsense and things just get clouded. It's frustrating as hell and embarrassing.

To the baristas that have worked and prospered at Starbucks. I commend you guys, honestly. I admire seeing my coworkers prepare orders efficiently and just man handling the equipment like pros. I don't know how I'm gonna reach even a fraction of that skill before the hand holding is finished. They've already asked if I can possibly man the register alone. My anxiety is palpable. Is there any advice that could possibly help me out?