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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 10 - 18 - ID#y7ocip
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what time do you guys set up patio? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by nobelchic
I noticed there have been homeless people outside our store in the early morning hours before the sun is even up. usually im told to open patio when the sun is rising and there is light outside, but sometimes im told to open patio when it is completely dark outside. I feel unsafe doing so at this time because ive seen homeless people around the area or just some random men walking around at this time. the other day as I was setting up patio in the darkness, I a saw man walking towards me across the street and then hid behind a post just 5 feet away. I felt uncomfortable so i walked inside the store, but I dont think it is a good idea to open patio in the dark??
5AV1OR 25 points 8m ago
If you feel it’s unsafe don’t do it for sure. You are allowed to refuse unsafe work at Starbucks. I would just let the shift on know that you do not feel safe doing it yet and tell them why, they may not notice themselves!
bigdog510 11 points 8m ago
I’m a SSV and I open it when I’m opening and unlocking lobby doors. Use your best judgement and common sense - if you don’t feel safe, then don’t do it. Your leaders won’t get mad at you for feeling unsafe and if they do, report them!
badatlife15 4 points 8m ago
Our opening shifts are all male, so they typically do it right at open, but we’ve had some shifts in the past that would ask baristas to volunteer or just ask baristas to open the patio and whenever one of us went out there we almost always kept a headset on to be able to get help if needed.
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