I thought I was going to die for the first couple weeks. Ibuprofen and ice packs on my feet and ankles helped. I am BIG. And eventually, my body got used to the time on my feet.

Shoes make a difference, so consider your footwear and all the options out there. That probably played a part in lessening the pain.

I also work with a very kind team and was honest with them if it became too much.

Good luck, it should get better. 💜

Shoes are super important. You NEED good support. Do not wear chucks or vans etc , gotta invest in the ugly kind with support. If that’s not an option right now, make sure you at the very least get good insoles and are in shoes that fit right. Your body will adjust accordingly but the period where you’re breaking in is painful , I’m sorry I hope it flies by

bought 9 dollar cushion shoe sole thingys from walmart. works wonders.

I wear compression socks at Starbucks and at my other job in a hospital and my feet rarely bother me. Best of luck!

On the pricier end, but I’d suggest going to a place like Fleet Feet! They scan your foot and are able to suggest shoe insoles passed on your arch height, foot shape, etc.
I’m very petite but this has made a significant difference in my foot comfort at work!

Starbucks Skechers discount through Skechers direct wide fit add insoles from Amazon

comfy shoes + advil. i also heard doing specific stretches before and after shifts can help- you can probably google which ones to do