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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 10 - 22 - ID#yafaic
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working starbucks and another retail job (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by student10247
i got an offer from trader joe’s for nearly $3 more than what i get right now at sbux. i like my store, i think it’s run well but it’s not the same anymore. i don’t like the person i’ve been turning into trying to be the ideal employee. i’ve seen so many people that i felt close to leave and it sucks. i’m good at what i do and it’s really comfortable and i’m afraid to leave all of it behind and have to start over somewhere else. i’m also really anxious about if i end up not liking the new job. trader joe’s has a good reputation for being chill, but i’ve never worked grocery before. i’m not afraid of hard work, i like keeping busy and accomplishing tasks and cleaning things and knowing specific bits of knowledge and being that resource for new people.

i was thinking of doing small closing shifts only (i love closing routine and the customer volume slows down) at my starbucks store 3 days a week - 2 of those days would be sbux only and 1 would be working both. and, if there’s ever a week where i can do more hours, it’s very easy to pick up shifts at sbux. has anyone here worked both? please help
MrsClaireUnderwood 9 points 8m ago
My only advice is that you were able to learn and master this job, there is no reason you can't also learn and master another job. Good luck friend. Go do what's best for you.
aspiringgrandpa 3 points 8m ago
i’ve actually worked at trader joe’s and it’s a much more chill job than starbucks. every hour of your day is scheduled basically so you always have something to do. and they NEVER understaff. you always have more than enough people working on the floor. the stuff you do is pretty chill, just basic register and stocking stuff. i wish i could go back, i only left because the people who worked at my store were toxic asf
Chromosomes23 1 points 8m ago
I have worked for a grocery chain and Starbucks at the same time. Just make sure your availability is set for both jobs so they don’t accidentally over lap and allow travel time. I suggest making one day a week where you are off from both jobs to give yourself a mental break, it definitely helps. I agree it’s easier to pick up Starbucks shifts for extra money when needed.
mmms444 1 points 8m ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/tjcrew?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Here is the group for trader Joe crew members. Obviously ask your co-workers stuff. But there us this if you get an issue and you don't feel comfortable asking them, but others like our group
mmms444 1 points 8m ago
I worked at a grocery store before. I really enjoyed it ( it was the store manager who I had issues with it. Him being a manager went to his head and he treated us like shit. Many quit because of him) grocery stores are a bit more relaxed than us.
Also work Sundays at trader Joe's. They pay 10 a hour extra on Sundays if you work it. There's trader Joe's crew subreddit for workers to ask questions ( I don't know how to link it but it's like tj crew or something I think)
I'm actually going to try and get into the meijer that is opening up near me because I really loved working in a grocery store so much. I hate saying this, and it's stupid. But they pay less than us, at least in some departments. But u also think I could handle the job a whole better and I think it would do a lot better for me
Responsible_Snow7109 1 points 8m ago
Ive worked at a grocery store before and i actually really loved it. Within a month, i memorized most of the little number codes that come with fruits and vegetables. It was a fun environment too. I never felt pressure at the grocery store i worked at. Even the manager walked by when i was ringing up people once and he said how proud he was that i was moving along quick. Obviously different grocery stores and different people have all kinds of different experiences but if u wana give it a shot, i say go for it especially if it pays u a few bucks more than starbucks! 🙂

Months ago like maybe in may, i applied to another job and they were screwing around on getting back to me but they did interview me and want me. But i had told my manager at starbucks that it pays a little more and theyre offering full time and i told her i only wana work like 1 weekend day and then maybe 1 or 2 weekday nights and the next schedule she was guna make, she complied to that and then i declined the other job for a few reasons and then the following schedule after that, she put me back on as normal

But my point is that if u dont wana leave starbucks for good cuz u dont kno how the other job will be, then definitely talk to ur manager and see if she can work something out to where u can do the minimum hours required at starbucks and still do the other job so u can see which is a better fit for u if ur looking to only do one of em
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