The management
Learning a new skill
Creating new relationships
Multitasking skills
What I wish was different
Wish I could have worked there a little longer
Advice
Take the job seriously, it will pay off and your customers will notice a difference in your attitude compared to other workers.
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Shift Supervisor
January 2016 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Its a great environment to work and there is so much potential to progress in the company
What I wish was different
Scheduling can sometimes be difficult with other outside activities but they try to accommodate.
Advice
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shift lead
May 2016 • Monroe, MI
What I liked
I love the company as a whole, they truly care about their workers and what they are doing in the community
What I wish was different
I wish that we would have a little more support through the day and better day to day task coverage
Advice
Understand that you never know what another person is going through and treat everyone with the same respect no matter how they decide to treat you.
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Barista
July 2016 • Garner, NC
What I liked
Connection with customers
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It was hard at times, but if I pushed through, it was always worth it.
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Shift Supervisor
March 2016 • Lacey, WA
What I liked
It is a great company to work for overall. Wonderful benefits such as extensive health care options, dental and the opportunity to attend ASU with student assistance on tuition.
What I wish was different
Starbucks can be a great experience or it can be really hard for people. The big difference in leadership. I have worked at several different locations but my most recent has had a large number of problems with the current store manager.
Advice
Learn about the store that you would want to work at before you sign on. There a lots of options of places to go but if you take the time to find one that matches with you then you will have a great time.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Trexlertown, PA
What I liked
I liked having a typical college summer job, it gave me experience in customer service and food safety. It was a fun environment and I learned a lot from my more experienced coworkers.
What I wish was different
Advice
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shift supervisor
May 2012 • Osage Beach, MO
What I liked
what i like most is the customers. Over the years i have gotten to know the regulars very well.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
August 2017 - July 2018 • Elkhorn, NE
What I liked
What I wish was different
Low pay for high stress
Advice
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Barista
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Company culture
What I wish was different
Schedule flexibility
Advice
Utilize the benefits!
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Barista
October 2015 • Spokane, WA
What I liked
The benefits are amazing
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Be patient
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Good working environment, and a good corporate culture made working in a very fast paced workplace much more tolerable.
What I wish was different
Wish some of the formality of it was a little bit less evident.
Advice
Make sure you can stay focused for a whole shift, because you really cannot afford to phone-it-in because someone will be, rightfully, on your case about it. And make sure you can take some serious trouble from customers, so have thick skin.
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Gilroy, CA
What I liked
The community, coffee, and company values overall.
What I wish was different
30 minute commute!
Advice
Starbucks is NOT an easy job, especially for minimum wage. Make sure the coffee business and Starbucks values align with your own, and then you will find it a great time.
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Bari
June 2015 • Cedarhurst, NY
What I liked
Making drinks
What I wish was different
Worked less
Advice
It was great to work for my own money instead of depending on my parents
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Barista
July 2018 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
Meeting all kinds of different people; developing my social skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I started sooner.
Advice
Have tough skin, people tend to be very mean if they haven't had their coffee yet.
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Barista
May - September 2018 • Georgetown, TX
What I liked
People
Commitmemt to customers
Morals
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
You will meet amazing people and have fun
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Barista
January 2018 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
I work in a fast-paced and demanding environment. I like how I get to interact with customers and coworkers. I get the opportunity to brighten someone's day right at the beginning.
What I wish was different
I love this job, and there is nothing I wish would change.
Advice
Sometimes coffee hurts. Say ouch and move on.
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Barista
June - September 2018 • San Luis Obispo, CA
What I liked
Making the drinks
What I wish was different
The pay amount
Advice
Don't get this job unless you really need healthcare
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Barista
June 2017 - August 2018 • Canton, MI
What I liked
Great benefits and fairly flexible work schedule.
What I wish was different
Requires stamina for a busy work environment and customer service skills.
Advice
Don’t apply for this job unless you like interacting with customers.
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Barista
May 2017 • Athens, GA
What I liked
I love connecting with customers and meeting new people.
What I wish was different
I wish scheduling would have been different. I tended to be depended on heavily when I returned to work from school, which then lead to me working 40 plus hours a week.
Advice
Take a few things at a time and enjoy the moment. As easy as this job gets, you meet great and sometimes helpful customers, as well as great coworkers.
