Shmoney

Working a local coffee shop is fantastic if it’s something that you want to do short term, isn’t your only source of income, and don’t need the benefits. I always tell people if you’re promoting because you want more money then you’re not going to be happy. If you’re promoting because you want to be challenged and grow then do it. I’ve been at the same store for almost 15 years as a shift. There were years where I had ulcers from the stress of bad management and there were years were it was the best experience hands down. It all depends on what you are looking for from the coffee industry long term or short term.

okay so while the amount you’d be maker per hour would be better, the workload is significantly more stressful than just being a barista. if you have a great team and good communication you’ll be okay, but if you don’t, it becomes kind of a nightmare all the time. i don’t know if you need the money, in which case starbucks is offering more, but after working at starbucks for nearly 5 years i was willing to take a pay cut to not be so stressed i couldn’t sleep ever. thankfully i found a low stress job that paid more than i got as a shift so i didn’t have to worry about it but i still applied for places i’d make less just to escape the environment. but yeah it really depends on your store environment. if they’re shoving customer connections down your throat all the time it’s hard to enjoy anything you’re doing even if the pay is better

RUN RUN AS FAR AWAY FROM STARBUCKS AS POSSIBLE NEVER COME HERE NEVER SHOW UP FOR A SHIFT JUST NEVER COME I PROMISE YOU ON THIS ONE DONT DO IT

Honestly, if you aren’t dependant upon your job to make ends meet (rent, insurance, bills, etc.) or rely on Starbs benefits, then I’d say take the cafe job.

However, if you do need the pay/benefits that Starbs offers, stick with it. In the end, a job is a job, and it’s purpose is to provide you with an income to live, and with the cost of living constantly being raised, ya gotta look after yourself.

Though, a good thing to consider is, if the other cafe is only paying $10 an hour and only offering 15-20 hour work weeks, would they offer you benefits? Whats their vacation policy or sick day policy look like? Just things to keep in mind.

I just left Starbucks after 5 years and I’m about to start at a local bakery/cafe and I can’t wait to be at a place that isn’t going to suck the life out of me. No more dealing with the transient population and their needles in the bathroom. I won’t have to do worry about half the shit Starbucks makes us worry about while being on the floor And the managers just sitting “in meetings” all day. Fuck Starbucks lol