We'll call my SM Bob, my ASM Rob, and my SSV Job. I've been working at starbucks for over a month now and I already want to leave because of what has happened this week:
1. I was sick and had to call out of work four days in a row - Bob called me, introduced himself because we hadn't met, and proceeded to tell me that I needed to ask for a leave of absence if I called out for 3+ days. Sedgwick policy. He claimed that a supervisor spoke to me about it, but I was never spoken to. It is hard to explain on a reddit post but he was not the most professional and his general demeanor was irking me. I explained that I didn't know and he seemed to take it as me trying to fight back. It was a terrible first impression and I am sad about that
2. I had an anxiety attack in the bathroom before my shift (personal stuff), and ended up being 10 mins late to my 4:30 shift. I was not able to call the store in advance because I was already in the store bathroom and crying uncontrollably, so I just accepted that I would be a few mins late. When I came in, my ASM Rob and Job gave me a quick 'verbal warning' ab being late and not calling, was no biggie and we moved on bc that was the first time it had ever happened. A few days later, Bob and Rob sat me down and Bob had me sign a corrective action form. It was written down that I came in 40 mins late and that my store had to call me to get me on the floor? Neither of those things were true, but I had the 40 min thing corrected and signed it. I told a coworker of mine, and he told me they're not supposed to write me up if it was only the first time. 🤷♀️
3. I have been wearing the same pairs of converse ever since I started - but today Job told me that I needed to 'go home and change my shoes'. She wouldn't let me work on the floor or clock in. I am 17, I cannot drive, this is my first job, and the team knows I take ubers to work bc I live 20 mins away. So idk what she was expecting, but I ran my ass to goodwill and took care of it. Bob and Job both spoke to me about it after my shift - Bob asked if I read the policy and I was explaining that none of my coworkers told me anything regardless. I was told that another SSV was supposed to speak with me, and I don't remember that happening.
4. Bob was on DT that day^ and I was making food, I made ONE mistake and he was looking at me like I was an idiot. Like, it was a look of disbelief. He doesn't like me and I can tell... he seems more comfortable with everyone else and is nicer, even with the newer green beans. I can see it in his body language. Job too, all smiley with everyone else. I do not feel welcomed.
The worst part is I might be gaslighting myself. I don't remember a SSV speaking to me, but what if they did?? I usually remember that sort of thing, but what if I just didn't remember?? Did I read the policy or did I forget? I know new baristas make tons of mistakes, but my superiors seem to have no sympathy. I won't be surprised if Bob writes me up again, and I won't be surprised if he ends up firing me.
There are so many other occurences I am leaving out of this post, but I feel like this is enough info to receive guidance and advice. Should I transfer? What do I do if this keeps happening?? Are my managers red flags? Am I being dramatic?