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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 10 - 24 - ID#ycut7i
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just closed for the first time as an SSV (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by CrimsonIntoxication1
I think I did pretty well, but I didn't realize until I got home that I didn't turn the lights off. How much trouble am I in? I of course plan to text my SM and opener to let them know
Ristrettooo 49 points 8m ago
If I had to guess, zero trouble

Heck, I’m *supposed* to leave the lights on all night for security
Chromosomes23 7 points 8m ago
Our store does the same
heyitsmaria24 1 points 8m ago
Same. We almost got robbed but the dudes decided not to rob us anymore because we had lights on. Instead, they went to a Starbucks ten minutes away to rob them because their lights were completely off. My coworker saw those guys by our store minutes before they robbed the other place.
Starbucks-sm 18 points 8m ago
Congratulations!

It’s your first solo close, I would hope the answer is no trouble. Hell, I’ve walked into a store with four year SSVs to find the damn safe not closed all the way, or a drawer still in the register.
Party-Cat-3605 17 points 8m ago
We're required to leave the music and lights on in our district. So probably none?
overturned23 10 points 8m ago
None. Not really a bid deal. Maybe a quick “make sure you turn the lights off” and that’s it
Chromosomes23 8 points 8m ago
The big ones- correct money handling, making sure the building is locked and armed.
yungfroggie 6 points 8m ago
absolutely none lol i’ve has closes where the ssv turns off all the lights, some leave all of them on, and i personally leave them half on so you can still see. they mean nothing hahaha
rtsneedshelp 5 points 8m ago
A lot of stores (mine included) leave them on for security reasons, so you’re probably fine. Especially if it was the first time.
throwaway1209340987 2 points 8m ago
As long as all the money is accounted for and locked away in the safe, the doors/window are locked up, and the alarm is set, everything else can be fixed tomorrow. Don’t sweat the little stuff.

Eta: also fire/electricity hazards (window heater off, ovens off)
Persnickety-sass1015 1 points 8m ago
Policy is to keep lights on and shades up, not down, so people can see into the store. This is for safety
vanilllacakez 1 points 8m ago
You’re good bro someone has left dt window / SIDE DOOR unlocked before 🤦‍♀️
Gingerzygote 1 points 8m ago
honestly theres so much worse you could've done as a new ssv lol don't sweat it. i'm not a ssv (trainer) but as an opener, i've walked into some WILD closes from new shifts and we usually don't even blame them because well, there's a lot for them to get used to! congrats on becoming a shift btw!
Torirock10 1 points 8m ago
my store never turns them off
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