Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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when i was put on both drive thru register + window for the first time, she kept telling me to hurry up (self.starbucksbaristas)
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computernoobe 2 points 1y ago
Cleaning the bar after every single drink you make? That's a wild, unrealistic expectation to have when you are going through a rush (depending on how bad the rush is)\*
I think it's normal for you to feel uncomfortable. Your shift sounds lame. When I was new to drive-thru, my shifts were compassionate and understood that it takes time to learn.
Your shift lacks empathy and doesn't understand the importance of being kind. I'm not sure if your shift is holding resentment or a grudge against you for whatever reason, but her behavior is not only childish, it is a trespassing of human dignity and refusing to respect you as a human being.
As to how to handle the situation.. if there is a slow hour during the shift, I encourage you to ask her to speak privately one on one for a quick second, and try to communicate openly. Tell her with sincerity that you feel that something is wrong in the relationship and you really want to open up and see if there's anything you can do. If she refuses to talk or she is being petty for no reason, then it's a lost cause.. but I encourage you to try and become the bigger person here. She is a shift but clearly she lacks the emotional maturity to resolve the tension.
This is just my two cents though. Maybe my approach is too friendly or naive. I've realized it's an enduring criticism of my personality. But whatever you do - I hope things turn out better for you. It really is so annoying and frustrating to deal with someone in the workplace who acts passive-aggressive or just plain rude to you and you don't know why. I experienced it when I was a sbux barista. I wish the best for you. Be well
I think it's normal for you to feel uncomfortable. Your shift sounds lame. When I was new to drive-thru, my shifts were compassionate and understood that it takes time to learn.
Your shift lacks empathy and doesn't understand the importance of being kind. I'm not sure if your shift is holding resentment or a grudge against you for whatever reason, but her behavior is not only childish, it is a trespassing of human dignity and refusing to respect you as a human being.
As to how to handle the situation.. if there is a slow hour during the shift, I encourage you to ask her to speak privately one on one for a quick second, and try to communicate openly. Tell her with sincerity that you feel that something is wrong in the relationship and you really want to open up and see if there's anything you can do. If she refuses to talk or she is being petty for no reason, then it's a lost cause.. but I encourage you to try and become the bigger person here. She is a shift but clearly she lacks the emotional maturity to resolve the tension.
This is just my two cents though. Maybe my approach is too friendly or naive. I've realized it's an enduring criticism of my personality. But whatever you do - I hope things turn out better for you. It really is so annoying and frustrating to deal with someone in the workplace who acts passive-aggressive or just plain rude to you and you don't know why. I experienced it when I was a sbux barista. I wish the best for you. Be well
Snoo_76979 1 points 1y ago
and i overheard her gossiping about me on my first week starting too- she was gossiping to another shift about me multitasking c.s things and how it annoyed her- then she confronts me with an attitude. and this was the first time we met…
computernoobe 2 points 1y ago
wow :/
That sounds terrible. You have to be a cruel person to talk badly about someone before they even have a chance to prove themselves. That's a new low to gossip and it's disappointing that your shift is using her status to badmouth you.
Age is definitely a factor. At my store, I got to work with very interesting shifts, most of whom were old and/or had kids. They had emotional maturity that inspired me, although their only problem was gossiping. On the other hand, your shift being 19 is a huge factor and I can say this because I'm around that age. Many people our age lack maturity and empathy. Including me.
I've considered giving you some more advice, but after seeing myself get downvoted I'm self-doubting myself and don't think my input would be helpful at all to you. However, I hope your coworkers will recognize the unfairness of the situation.. I'm so sorry that you have to experience this treatment.
That sounds terrible. You have to be a cruel person to talk badly about someone before they even have a chance to prove themselves. That's a new low to gossip and it's disappointing that your shift is using her status to badmouth you.
Age is definitely a factor. At my store, I got to work with very interesting shifts, most of whom were old and/or had kids. They had emotional maturity that inspired me, although their only problem was gossiping. On the other hand, your shift being 19 is a huge factor and I can say this because I'm around that age. Many people our age lack maturity and empathy. Including me.
I've considered giving you some more advice, but after seeing myself get downvoted I'm self-doubting myself and don't think my input would be helpful at all to you. However, I hope your coworkers will recognize the unfairness of the situation.. I'm so sorry that you have to experience this treatment.
Snoo_76979 1 points 1y ago
she also tells everyone else “good job” and encourages everyone else on the floor… except for me :( also, i am the first new person/non transfer that they hired in one year because of covid. would age be a factor here too? she is only 19 years old…
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