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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 03 - 09 - ID#taig4r
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How to deal being short staffed (rant?) (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by No_Hamster4840
So I started working in January and there’s been 6 or so new hires since and were still understaffed. What I’m asking is how do you not die during peak. Also I keep staying after and being asked to take more shifts because people always call out or are late. And the money is needed so I pick up, but the shifts are exhausting since it’s always busy at our store. So many customers have been coming in lately, and with less partners it’s harder to ensure satisfaction. And I can handle criticism (I mean plain ridicule and rudeness) from customers but I work days back to back staying late or opening, is there anything I can do for myself? I want to get my bag but I don’t have enough team members to support me 😔😔😔😔

I work in nyc btw
Zealousideal-Star448 3 points 1y ago
Take care of yourself and your feet, you will burn out way to quickly. Soak your feet after a shift in epson salt and bathe in it too if you can. You need to speak to your manager about this. I did this a few years ago and was scheduled for 28 hour weeks yet stayed late and came in early so much I was getting over 45 hours a week sometimes 12 hour shifts. The over time is amazing but not when you do it consistently and then the team assumes you will always step up and when you don’t drop everything to go in your the bad guy. Talk to your manager about needing more support in your shifts, or at least needing a better heads up when you are going to be needed to stay longer. Don’t let them expect you to always take everyone’s shifts, cuz next thing you know it will no longer be a favor but a regular responsibility
ExtentAccomplished32 3 points 1y ago
I know its tough, but try to see it from another perspective. I work in a very busy location too and we are all a lot of new baristas, but its important to remember that sometimes its just busy. You can ensure satisfaction the fastest you can, but the regulars and general public prob know your store is always busy. Just take a step back from the stress, take a deep breath, and let autopilot kick in. That’s how i get through my mega long shifts :) good luck!
icelessTrash 2 points 1y ago
Make sure to share with customers as needed, they usually empathize esp if you try to have a good attitude throughout the mess. Especially nowadays when people are quitting on a dime, they should appreciate you. Don't be afraid to vent... and say no when you need a day to recoup.
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