Getting to learn more and meet new people everyday
What I wish was different
Customer attitudes
Advice
Smile when they yell they will eventually stop out of confusion.
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Barista
June 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
My co-workers were awesome! And they allowed me to t ra safer to a location in Eugene, so I was able to keep my job during the school year!
What I wish was different
I wish they had paid me more money.
Advice
Do it if you want.
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Starbucks Management
April 2011 • Downers Grove, IL
What I liked
The community between partners and customers. Benefits.
What I wish was different
Better pay.
Advice
Enjoy what you are doing.
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Shift Supervisor
September 2018 • Pacifica, CA
What I liked
The free coffee :) it's also really nice to interact with my coworkers, we are a loud and fun group.
What I wish was different
Sometimes people get cranky when it comes to their caffeine source, so you gotta deal with that.
Advice
Take advantage of their 401k plan, it is basically free money!
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Barista
April 2019 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
I like my coworkers, the handcrafted drinks we make, and our regulars!
What I wish was different
I wish the schedule and team were more established/consistent, and I wish we git paid more!
Advice
It’s a lot more work than you’d think, but it also teaches you so much more than you’d expect!
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Restaurant Shift Leader
May 2019 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I’ve been with Starbucks for 12 years and through Starbucks I’m able to find rewarding community service projects over the summer or through the year.
What I wish was different
More people that wanted to do service because they just want to.
Advice
Starbucks is a home base that serves the community no matter where you are in the world and because of that I will always have a family.
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Barista
May 2018 - August 2019 • Lafayette, LA
What I liked
Atmosphere and work load management
What I wish was different
My school schedule to accommodate more work hours
Advice
Balance school and work efficiently
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Barista
June 2019 • Stony Brook, NY
What I liked
I love that it is a welcoming atmosphere
What I wish was different
Scheduling and getting shift coverage
Advice
Be ready to set schedules ahead of time and have good communication with workers that can potentially cover your shift
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Barista
March - September 2019 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Connecting with customers.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift
September 2014 • Bel Air, MD
What I liked
Customer interactions
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Prep yourself.
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Barista
August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The fast paced environment and ability to create and be hands-on.
What I wish was different
Location.
Advice
Don’t give up. It gets easier. At first, memorizing everything is daunting, but soon it’ll become second nature and muscle memory.
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Barista
May 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Follow through with a job application so they can see you really want the job and you are invested
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Barista
May 2017 • Glastonbury, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed building a bond with my coworkers and working together in a team.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been paid more per hour.
Advice
There are always going to be people trying to ruin your day. Don’t let them.
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Barista
June 2019 • Peru, IL
What I liked
The benefits and my coworkers
What I wish was different
Having a more flexible schedule
Advice
It’s a really great job and you can learn a lot about people. Make the best out of it, at the end of the day, it’s customer service, but it can be rewarding.
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Barista
May 2019 • Commerce Township, MI
What I liked
The job itself. From making coffee, to customer interaction.
What I wish was different
My coworkers were lazy.
Advice
Work is work. Not the time to sit around on your phone
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Barista
January 2018 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I like the hours and the independence.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more positive attitudes.
Advice
Got for it!
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Barista
October 2018 • West Lafayette, IN
What I liked
I love connecting with customers and being able to have a good time with my coworkers.
What I wish was different
Sometimes we were understaffed and it makes it a rough day.
Advice
It is a great job and I recommend it to people who like a fun, fast-paced environment.
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Starbucks
January 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
It’s a very easy going Job, you get to learn about coffee, make coffee, and meet new people. I go to ASU through Starbucks and it can be a really rewarding job.
What I wish was different
I was pregnant the entire summer and the company made me work 40 hours a week which was really tiring so I wish they had better work conditions for pregnant people.
Advice
I’m currently still working there and I encourage anyone who wants to have their school payed for and to be dealt free to apply to Starbucks and go to school through them.
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Barista
February 2019 • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
What I liked
I love how friendly and welcoming the company culture is. My team members are great and very supportive.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all.
Advice
If you have a chance, work for this company. They are great to their employees.
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Barista
October 2016 - August 2019 • Colma, CA
What I liked
flexibility, hours, coworkers, income
What I wish was different
management, hours
Advice
hustle and keep working for your own money. no one isnt gonna do it for you
