1. No one who earns less than you should be working harder than you. They might be doing different work, but you should be doing your role with at least as much dedication and energy as you expect feom others.

2. If breaks need to be given at strange times, your own break should be the most extreme.

3. Every job can be your job occasionally. It's hard to run a shift from the Window, but you can cover a 10 or something. You shouldn't always be sweeping or running trash or whatever, but make sure your team knows you'll do some grunt work when you can.

4. Be willing to listen to what everyone needs and wants, but don't be a pushover. A barista with autism who tells me they just can't do DT today will win out over a neurotypical barista who says they don't want to do DT today, but no one gets a permanent pass from placements or tasks they don't like.

5. It's worth telling people your plans when you can so they know what to expect. Like, "I'm going to run Sarah's 10, then Matt's half. Matt, once you're back, I promise I won't put you back on Cold Bar." Or whatever you're able to predict. The planning will come easier to you with practice.

I get the job is fast paced and stuff but there’s a shift at my store who barely can give me the light of day even when it’s slow it’s just like “whatd i do to you” they always seems like they’re in a rush and idk what i did! So I would say try to connect more than just saying “okay” to a question or if you’re checking an employee drink on reg you could be like “you’re good, whatchya getting today” just like the little small talk would help me open up personally— I think everyone would love you for that !

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