Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Sickness Policy (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by boxfun
Hello, I’ve been a “partner” for ~ 4 months now and I’m already noticing how funny the company is . During the interview I was told about how great and lenient they were about even mental health days which is a drastic change from my last barista position where it was a literal 3 person show but I digress . So I was excited about the leniency. Now recently I got very sick and had a 103 degree fever , and was told to “help look for coverage “ . Which initially I tried but from my illness taking longer to recover from I no longer care to , because it’s not my responsibility. Anyone agree to my thinking or is it because I haven’t been at a strong corporate operated job ?
Boofasaurus_rex 1 points 1y ago
Illness policy is very lenient. I’ve realized a lot of leaders don’t know the illness policy unfortunately. I’ve had the SCC call me and leave a voicemail to prove to my SM that I could in-fact use sick time for a preventative care doctors appointment on a day I am typically scheduled bc my schedule is the absolute same every week.
When you call in sick it is no longer your responsibility to find coverage. Is it nice of you? Will your team feel a little bit more supported? Yes, but again not your responsibility. I have most numbers of Partners in my district who are hungry for hours. I’ll also call 3 of the closest stores in my district for those off but not labeled as unavailable and send a mass text. That’s it. No response? oh well I’ll call my store and be like sorry couldn’t find anyone. I tried. I only do that bc I know it’s a struggle with call outs, but a little effort reminds your team you appreciate them and tried. I don’t expect that of my team as an SSV though. I always tell my partners to rest up and feel better. Physical and mental health complexities are non-negotiable for me and don’t forget to use sick time or PTO!❤️🩹
Your responsibility moving forward after informing the store of your absence is to take care of yourself and have a speedy recovery so we can welcome you back when you’re 💯
When you call in sick it is no longer your responsibility to find coverage. Is it nice of you? Will your team feel a little bit more supported? Yes, but again not your responsibility. I have most numbers of Partners in my district who are hungry for hours. I’ll also call 3 of the closest stores in my district for those off but not labeled as unavailable and send a mass text. That’s it. No response? oh well I’ll call my store and be like sorry couldn’t find anyone. I tried. I only do that bc I know it’s a struggle with call outs, but a little effort reminds your team you appreciate them and tried. I don’t expect that of my team as an SSV though. I always tell my partners to rest up and feel better. Physical and mental health complexities are non-negotiable for me and don’t forget to use sick time or PTO!❤️🩹
Your responsibility moving forward after informing the store of your absence is to take care of yourself and have a speedy recovery so we can welcome you back when you’re 💯
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