this is exactly what i’m going thru right now on top of being promised a manager position and after several months still not getting it when my livelihood basically relies on me getting more pay I just have to look elsewhere. I was gonna apply to peets or philz , but I’m also thinking of applying for bartending as i’m 22 and think i could make decent tips with my people pleasing skills that i’ve learned from starbucks. I’m really just gonna branch out and see what sticks first as i don’t wanna stay with starbucks or my current employer much longer. I see all the union busts too and it discourages me from wanting to support starbucks even outside my job. I hope you can find that next chapter in your life, and a coffee shop that can be your third place too!

Yeah it’s definitely tough over time. For me I find enjoyment in the job because I don’t obsess over making any one part of the job perfect. I just do my best every time I clock in and put my partners first. The physicality of the job can’t really be avoided but for me I try and think about it like my gym. Get a workout every time a clock in, just so I can convince myself I’m being healthy. I’d say if you need something new you need something new, because I know how shitty the environment can get if you don’t have a supportive team. I could only really suggest transferring to a different location with all new people and seeing if the environment suits you better. You might find that you have a lot more fun at the job again. That said that’s not really always how it works out. If you need a break from the physicality of the job and what it’s doing to your body I’d recommend a teller job at a bank. Usually high paying and not that difficult. Entry level as well. Holidays off blah blah. I did it for a couple years as well as personal banker for a couple