Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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I don't know how to have the "I need to transfer" conversation with my manager (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by R1P2MYOUTH
I've only been at this store for a month and actually really like it here, I don't really *want* to transfer, but it feels necessary. A few weeks ago I had a seizure at work that messed me up a lot. I currently live alone, and technically am not supposed to drive for the next 6 months but because I am completely alone, I only have the option to drive myself. I have epilepsy so seizures aren't new, but I truly thought I would never have a seizure ever again. My apartment complex can help you get out of your lease if other people are looking to move in and I'm thinking of moving back home with my mom; I wouldn't be alone or need to drive as much. I know this is a 100% valid reason to transfer, but I feel so guilty and it makes me look so flaky and horrible. especially to leave during holiday season?? at least they they know im not just bullshitting and i know i should be gentle on myself because this is the result of a disability out of my control. i literally traumatized everyone having a seizure and then i just up and leave?? how am i supposed to do that? it makes me look awful and idk how to have this conversation
psionicillusionist 11 points 7m ago
You're not awful for having to leave. People who genuinely care about you will understand. Your identity and worth is not tied to your job - obviously being down a person will be rough, but they can always hire another person or shift the schedule, because that's the manager's job - but there is no replacement for *you*. I think you'll be missed, but more for the content of your character. If you're seeking comfort here, please know that it's 100% okay do do what is best for you, even if it's sad to leave a place you like. I really genuinely wish you the best. You're understandably rattled, so just try to think of how you'd talk to someone you care about if the same things happened to them. That helped me learn to be gentler with myself.
testingaurora 7 points 7m ago
Hope you're doing okay. I had a seizure working at Starbucks too. I literally fell onto my manager and traumatized her and they fired me. First and foremost you gotta take care of you and your health. Sounds like moving back in with your mom would be best for you , if that's what you've identified as what's best. The sooner they know, the sooner they can hire or borrow. Going off this sub, people's hours are getting cut all over thr country. I'm sure they can borrow partners who need to pad their hours. Do what is best for you and your health. Always. You're the priority.
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