I’m so sorry. The fact they couldn’t have even said “Get well soon” or show any kind of concern for your predicament is a big red flag and FUCK them for that. If you have the option to look for a job elsewhere, I suggest that. You don’t have to do f*cking anything except get healthy. Your health and wellbeing will always come before this job. Always.

Quit before you start if you can. Manager sounds like it’s not gana be a long job anyway

Crossposted from r/Starbucks. I hope that’s okay!

Hi everyone,

I’m in a bit of a situation, and I would appreciate any advice, if you have it.

I had an interview at my local Starbucks on June 1, and on June 4 I was offered the position. I was supposed to begin training yesterday, but I had a medical emergency and was hospitalized.

I contacted my manager (I’ve attached screenshots of our conversation, if that helps), thinking I’d be well enough to be discharged and begin training today. However, my doctor found more problems and recommended me for more longterm care.

I don’t know how long that will be, which I’m attempting to clarify, and I’m definitely not in a place to be working right now. I was excited to get this position, though, and I was wondering if there’s anything I can do?

I’m considering asking my manager if we could call and discuss the situation when I know how long I’ll be in the hospital. Does that sound reasonable? Has anyone experienced something similar?

Thank you!

SM sucks big time. Can tell just from texts. I wouldn’t bother with the job if you’re financially able which it sounds like it wouldn’t be a problem. My SM would never have been pushing you to work so soon and just not even being like “get better” the sm is giving red flags

Fuck that SM, for real.

Heal up and go to work when you can. Not like you can force your body to heal faster or anything.

when i was seriously injured and hospitalized before i was supposed to begin training my manager was completely understanding and let me start MONTHS later. this seems like a red flag already to me, just be wary, your health comes first.

one text was enough, if your manager isnt worried or doesnt have any thought of you to respond back then screw them. Look for another job and get well

It’s not worth it…

First off, as an SM we aren’t allowed to ask for or receive medical notes from partners. You need to call your SM directly, stop texting. I get a million texts from partners all day and I definitely don’t respond to all because I need off time too. Did you already go through your first sip?

This sounds like my old sm. Is your Starbucks next to a “superstar beverage” store? If so, QUIT NOW. especially if you haven’t filled out your i9 and w-4

Just a quick update—thank you for your advice, everyone!

Many of you pointed out that my manager isn’t showing any regard for my health. Since this is one of my first jobs, I didn’t know what to expect, and I appreciate the knowledge that that may be a concern.

I did call her when I was able, like some of you suggested. She didn’t say much, beyond not knowing what to do, as she had scheduled my training for this week and the next, with the goal of having me work independently by June 29.

She kept reiterating that she’d have to find someone to cover my shifts, and I’m honestly not sure what that means, as I definitely can’t start training until next week (at the earliest).

I’m just doing what I can for now (and what I was told to do), which is to go in with a doctor’s note when I’m able. I’m a bit stressed, as it’s still not clear if I can keep the position, but I appreciate all of your reminders that my health comes first; I’ll try to focus on that.

Again, thank you!

This is a huge red flag run while you can lmao they clearly don’t care about your health at all

Try calling the store. There's a chance your manager didn't see your messages. If they give you a hard time then the jobs not worth it. Get well soon

If you want tell your Manager for an LOA(Leave of absence) the longest you could be out for an L.O.A is 3months and still have your job secure

My store just bumped my training back. I wound up having to share a trainer with someone. But as long as you communicate, they’ll work with you at most stores. Corporate policy is really lenient for illness.

they don’t care about your well-being at all.

also, you get 8 training sessions?? I got 4.

My cousins father passed away days before she was supposed to start a corporate job and she had to go home for a month, they responded with more understanding and welcomed her when she arrived back in the country. Your manager can at least respond to you.

Your manager sounds like a SUPER COOL PERSON! Nothing you or they can do. Just keep them updated. I would personally try to work somewhere with some more compassion. I hope you get well soon!

not u dealing with the wrath of a petty starbucks store manager before even starting (also you aren’t even scheduled as coverage to help out on the floor so moving training really shouldn’t affect anything other than when u and ur trainer work) 😭 i’d honestly run as fast as u could

I’m pretty sure they aren’t even allowed to ask for a doctors note. Run for the hills

I hope you’re doing better. The fact that your manager didn’t seem concerned for your well-being is a huge red flag. It’s mind boggling to me that they’d ignore your text and not ask you if you’re okay.

totally unrelated, but why are your training hours scheduled during peak? maybe i’m different, but i would not want to train when the store is in total chaos. but that could just be my store. anyways, i hope you feel better! don’t stress about it! your health is way more important!

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