Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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beginning to not enjoy coming into work anymore (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by certifiedsnax
i’ve been a partner for a little over 4 months now and I’m really starting to see this clique-y environment at my store. There is a group in particular where I feel so isolated whenever they’re all working together and i’m there. I don’t feel included in conversations (and i’m not one to butt in) and when i’m over near warming or something and we’re slow they’re all talking with each other while im just standing by myself. i don’t always feel like this bc there are people who don’t make me feel that way. it’s mostly morning crew who is like this (and i mostly work opening mornings but occasionally i’ll do the mid shift who make me feel much more included) but since i’m always opening i always feel like this. I feel like i’m in the way and that it would be infinitely better for them if i wasn’t there. I don’t really know how to go about this. I enjoy my job more than any other job i’ve had before but feeling like this every day just doesn’t make me feel like i’m welcomed even though i’ve been there and working with these people for months now. I’m not sure what i should do besides just suck it up but it just makes me hate being there
Heklaaz 12 points 1y ago
Nah I definitely feel you. I used to be a partner for 7 years till last year and I remember like my first 6 months or so we’re definitely like that. Definitely don’t feel like your in the way or you don’t belong even though the situations and “cliques” can seem other wise it just takes some time for everyone to feel new partners an vise versa from my experience at various stores. Openings can be more “tense” per say because managers are always there and other ones and DM’s as well for the busiest part of the day for stores. But it is something to get you used I hope it’s not too discouraging and they come around to be more welcoming but trust your doing great
Infinite_Decision481 9 points 1y ago
That’s exactly why I quit lol. Way too cliquey and for some reason this is a common problem at starbucks 😭it’s immature and toxic behavior to new employees.
felinefireghost 10 points 1y ago
It is common at Starbucks! I think some baristas and shifts get an ego about them and it’s like bruh, we’re just making coffee. Being cool here in the store doesn’t really matter in the real world.
certifiedsnax [OP] 1 points 1y ago
i’m sucking it up for a while bc i’m transferring in august after i graduate and move out of my college town but i just don’t like going into work at this point
aspiringgrandpa 3 points 1y ago
ugh it’s the same for me. i started in january and felt everyone was nice but i found myself repeatedly targeted by one partner who just seems to hate me for no reason. at this point i try to ignore him or be as nice as possible but he’s still incredibly rude to me for no reason, will call me out for petty shit that ISNT EVEN MY FAULT, and just purposely excludes me from conversations he has with other staff. i don’t mind the other people but when i work with this one person i literally feel like there’s a target on my back. he doesn’t even act like this to people who were hired after me, just me. i cannot start to fathom it.
certifiedsnax [OP] 5 points 1y ago
i have a person just like that! she’s extremely toxic and negative to the entire work environment and always has something to complain about even if it’s not about me. the way she goes about things is always so passive aggressive so it always makes me anxious working with her. shes part of the group i feel ostracized from but she’s quitting soon so thank christ for that bc i literally can’t stand working with her anymore
aspiringgrandpa 2 points 1y ago
omg saaame he said he wasn’t gonna work there in the summer and i was like “thank god 😭”
bigghostb00ty 3 points 1y ago
When I was brand new and didn’t know anyone, my trainer was so nice to me and always made a point to make me feel included. After that, I try to do the same for my baristas. I’m sorry you’re feeling excluded. It’s not like this everywhere. I love my team at my store (there’s always exceptions but we all work together pretty well and have each other’s backs). I hope your new store is better.
felinefireghost 3 points 1y ago
It’s like this for me too. I hope I was never like that when new people came to jobs I worked at. It’s definitely not fun and I am going to make it a point to be welcoming and inclusive to new people when I’ve been there longer. Today felt so much like that, to the point I had to remind myself that it’s just a job, I am here for the health insurance and free tuition. Eyes on the prize. But it’s hard, I know. Today made me wonder how much longer I can hang on and I haven’t even been there that long. It’s sad too cause I’m pretty sure they’d like me if they got to know me. I try to jump into conversations so I’m not expecting them to bend over backwards to talk to me, but I’m often ignored or I get a one word response and then they go back to talking and laughing with each other. Idk, I think I’d feel bad if I did that to someone.
Just keep it as a reminder to never do it to others when you’re in a veteran position. I can’t wait to make someone feel welcome.
Just keep it as a reminder to never do it to others when you’re in a veteran position. I can’t wait to make someone feel welcome.
Legitimate-Back-822 1 points 1y ago
I get the feel too like some shifts have favorites but they don't have to be so obvious about it by treating you poorly or focusing intensely on your mistakes.
Jumpy_Parsley702 1 points 1y ago
It's the same at my store. I'm currently looking into transferring after hearing people talk about me over the headset
Poptart0911 1 points 1y ago
Don't quit because of some assholes if you enjoy the job...you could end up in a job you hate AND that has assholes lol I get the feeling they're young, some may quit at any time and be replaced or even just change their schedule, who knows :) I know it sucks feeling excluded but you're there doing your job and their behavior does not mean you are inferior in any way. Spend your free time hanging out with real friends, and if you're low on those, try making them somewhere else! :)
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