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Full History - 2022 - 06 - 28 - ID#vmmrku
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Favoritism at work — need advice (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by HappyBarista
My current SM is completely UNinterested in getting to know my strengths as an ssv or ANYTHING they can do that would bring out the best in our team. It’s SO bizarre to me that the SM just does NOT seem to care about ANYTHING 2 of us ssv’s have to say. Literally in the shift huddles the SM cuts both of us off every time we start to ask/comment on anything. The SM only lets one ssv say anything. It’s really looking like favoritism. Any advice on steps that can be taken if the favoritism continues? Thank you!
Colemouse 2 points 1y ago
Schedule a connect with your DM unless you feel they will side with SM. Call the partner contact center. So sorry this is the case in your store:(
HappyBarista [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thank you for the info! We have a new DM and I don’t know how they would respond. I will get the number and give them a call if this continues. It’s really sad bc I know how great it CAN be when the SM actually puts a little effort into building a true TEAM.
Colemouse 2 points 1y ago
Let me know if you need any help. I hate hearing this so much as a former SM. It truly is up to them to make the partner experience enjoyable and so many abuse their power and simply don't care. :(
HappyBarista [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you so much! I first became a partner in 2015. I’ve worked in 6 stores and had 6 SM’s. I learned early on that WHO you work with can make all the difference in what your experience is like. I had the very best SM and I knew that was a once in a lifetime situation. If her store was closer I’d go back to her in a heartbeat!! This is my first experience with this kind of SM. It’s so strange to me that it seems like they just don’t care about the partners. There’s no feeling of a team at all, if that makes sense. Sorry this is so long. I really want to make this work and I’m sad that it doesn’t seem like the SM would care if I left. It’s weird bc I thought we clicked in my interview. Guess the true colors are coming out now.
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