I feel that. Even aside from mental recoup, just body upkeep eats up the whole break for 10 minute breaks.

You don't need to use your break to use the restroom, you can go whenever you need to, and should make a point of not going on your break.

Sounds like you have a tummy problem now and need more restroom breaks 😉

On top of this problem, I've even had borrowed partners ask me (I'm an SSV btw) where our "break timer" is and that absolutely blew me away. Like has that idea popped in my head after a barista was on their 10 for effectively 20+ minutes? Yeah, I'll admit it. But would I ever actually implement it? GOD NO! It is so counterproductive. It would not only lower store morale, but it is such a result of a power trip that everyone would hate anyone who would implement it. Us as management have to understand that we are all humans. We forget to check the time (I have ADHD so this is one I strongly relate to), we have to use the bathroom for longer than we thought, we don't want to burn our tongues on the flaming hot melting cheese of the Impossible Sandwich, we need some time away from customers. Like damn, I hate hearing all these stories on here about problems that could be solved by having SSVs and SMs that treat everyone else like they are humans. Ugh, sorry for the rant

Im pretty sure we used to get 15 minutes when I was working there,

Just enough to chain smoke 3 cigs and pee my pants on the way in

Just go to the bathroom right away when you get told to go on your break, and then technically start your break timer when you get back

Yea no that's literally one thing I hate about how our breaks work depending on how soon you get that ten you can be on bar for hours without a single break till you leave

I always let the partners get their food/drink and once that’s ready then they can take their breaks (I’m a shift) and I always tell them to use the restroom on company time not their breaks 😂 we have a shift who does this herself but gets pissed when partners do it 🥴 does a whole lot of complaining about partners not coming back in time from breaks but takes a 40 min lunch because she’s on the phone. Tries to justify it by saying she has kids, like yeah tell me how the conversation about that party had anything to do with your kids.

Never pee or shit on your time always do it on Starbucks time!!

im from corporate and moved to a tarbucks (who has 15s) and let me tell you, that extra 5 mins makes a HUGE difference. I actually feel somewhat refreshed after my 15. tens are practically useless

Sounds like the type of thing a union could bargain for 🤔

I don't use my breaks for the bathroom. I have IBS and cannot wait until my breaks and if I used it for my break I wouldn't have one. Tell your manager this is essential for you

Yeah i never get to finish my beverages on my breaks. Waste of me using my partner number honestly. We need at least 15 minutes

Yes they should be 15 min!

We have an SSV who yelled for an employee who was on her 10. She yelled, “WHERE ARE YOU? IT’S BEEN 11 MINUTES!” Same SSV came into the backroom as an employee was finishing her food and she said, “hey, how long is your break? Oh that’s right, it’s 10 minutes.” 😑

It definitely sounds like you have a shitty manager because mine is nothing like this. If you need to use the bathroom, you can go even if you're not on break- you just gotta let someone know. And typically, my management team (shift leaders, manager, etc) have this unspoken rule where you can pop your meal in the oven and while you wait, you can probably stock up a few cups or forks so that your break time doesn't officially begin yet and they're not sticklers if you come back a minute or two late.


Personally, I'm kinda glad I don't have to take a lunch break. I think it's dumb that I have to sit there for 30 minutes and not get paid, I'd rather work it all the way through and get to leave 30 minutes sooner. I also get really tired after taking a 10 and sometimes hate that I have to take a break cause then I just really don't wanna go back to work. I also have ADHD and my brain functions differently than most people, so I'm def not speaking for everyone here lol

I mean I get two 10 and a lunch I’m not complaining but I work mornings so…..

It was so off putting when I started with the company from Target. Over there we had 15 minutes. And for what? This job is definitely more physically demanding than most other retail and we still receive very limited breaks.

$1 Via collective bargaining we can fight for better pay, better working conditions, and longer breaks.

Bargain & unionize

is this only in the states? i’m in canada and we get 15 minutes

You only get 10 min breaks in America??😳😳

that- but at my store they also count getting your own drink and food as part of the 10. sometimes when i get sent on my 10, i have to get something for a customer or finish something. so by the time i get my stuff, i have like 7 minutes left, then i have to become a human vacuum.. and thats even worse if i decide to go to the restroom. its just annoying

yeah we really should get like a 15 minute break after 3 hours of work. No matter what, shift sent you early on your break and you still got 3.5 hours left? well then you should get a second break 15 mins before you leave.

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Go to the restroom when on the floor. You’re allowed a potty break at any time.

Don’t use the restroom on your 10. Do it other at other times during your shift. Incorporating breaks into the day is a whole task for your shifts and, depending on the store, anything more than 10 minutes just isn’t doable. If you’re not showing up after 10 minutes, you’re messing with the plan, which isn’t supportive of your shifts. It makes their job harder. Have warming prepare your food (if you’re getting a good mark out for your break) before leaving for your break if possible. Our store runs a tight ship but it makes the job more enjoyable for everyone.

LITERALLY one of my shifts was like tapping her watch being like “um come on” i was like … i got here at 5 am it’s 8:30 i need to maybe eat something and pee and have some water pls give me a break

Just keep using your timer. When you sit down start it and then go to the bathroom after.

If they keep botching come back for two minutes and then say you have to use the restroom. 🤷 I guarantee they don't want people doing that. My store had a very short period where they were teaching breaks and lunches. After a while it just stopped and people are still being responsible. (It's not irresponsible to take care of yourself).

Yeah 10 minutes is rough, but at least we get two of them usually...

we get 15s in MD

Honestly, i thought it was just me, for you(every barista) as a barista a 10 min break is not enough😑 I'll say a 15 min break, but to the ones that are on the floor and DT while your on a break 10 is enough..especially if y'all at peak and need all hands on deck to be fair💯💯 cuz even a 30min break isnt enough..wish it was an hour lunch break but 1. Thats an hour gone from ur paycheck and 2. In Starbucks, like I said, shit gets busy fast asl and you may need all the partners you can to serve all them people! Especially in the Summer & Winter time..massive rushes constantly 🤦🏽‍♀🤦🏽‍♀ but I hear you OP💯💯