Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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burnout (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by mushmushmushmus
hello! ive been working now for about 7 months now, four-five times a week (im also a full time highschooler), and i’ve been feeling heavily burnt out recently at starbucks. A lot of the partners and my normal shifts have changed, a lot of things at my store keep breaking, and ive been having uncomfortable interactions with customers and even a partner recently (flirting when im a minor and theyre not), and im just tired.
is this normal? This is my first “long term” job and i dont know if maybe this is just expected out of a job, but im at a loss. Any advice or knowledge?
is this normal? This is my first “long term” job and i dont know if maybe this is just expected out of a job, but im at a loss. Any advice or knowledge?
Popcorn_Biscuit 3 points 1y ago
leave. i’m an ex starbucks employee and you should just leave and find another place to work. it will make you happier in the end i promise
Iprobablyhateyou4 3 points 1y ago
Absolutely normal! You’re 100% valid in this situation.
I’ve been here for 2 months and a full time college student finishing my associates and moving to my bachelors. Im burnt out! It’s a lot of stress and remembering. Trying to make customer connects when you have people flirting with you or just being mean. It’s a lot on you mentally, if you aren’t already mentally ruined, you will be after working at Starbucks.
I’ve been here for 2 months and a full time college student finishing my associates and moving to my bachelors. Im burnt out! It’s a lot of stress and remembering. Trying to make customer connects when you have people flirting with you or just being mean. It’s a lot on you mentally, if you aren’t already mentally ruined, you will be after working at Starbucks.
CoffeeChesirecat 2 points 1y ago
Yeah, it's normal. I give you major credit for juggling SB with high school. Both are demanding and stressful enough on their own. If it's financially viable for you, maybe try setting your availability to something like 3 days a week? That is if you like the job despite the burnout. If you need a change, think about another solution like leaving. Starbucks isn't a forever job for most of us.
I personally adjusted my own availability when I was feeling like that last year, and it helped so much.
As far as someone flirting with you when you are a minor, that is definitely not ok! Have you tried telling them you aren' interested? You don't owe them to be nice about it. Tell them to bug off. If you don't feel safe, I would tell your manager or call Partner Services, but uve never used Partner Services so idk how that works. It's just not ok to be engaging with a minor or anyone else who doesn't reciprocate, especially in a work environment.
I personally adjusted my own availability when I was feeling like that last year, and it helped so much.
As far as someone flirting with you when you are a minor, that is definitely not ok! Have you tried telling them you aren' interested? You don't owe them to be nice about it. Tell them to bug off. If you don't feel safe, I would tell your manager or call Partner Services, but uve never used Partner Services so idk how that works. It's just not ok to be engaging with a minor or anyone else who doesn't reciprocate, especially in a work environment.
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persona-2 1 points 1y ago
Have you asked your SM for less hours? It’s sound like you want to work less days so you have some time to breathe.
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