I loved my coworkers, and the positive, healthy work environment they created.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
July 2018 • Auburn, AL
What I liked
I liked the flexible hours and the staff I worked alongside with
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more!
Advice
This company is really kind and they really care about their employees.
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Barista
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked that it allowed me to grow quickly.
What I wish was different
I was able to stay longer.
Advice
Make the most out of it and take it seriously.
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Barista
May 2018 • Rolling Hills Estates, CA
What I liked
The people were really nice and it was a lot of fun to go to work
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more hours of work per week
Advice
Pick a part time/retail job that you like so that "just making money" is still fun. While it doesn't further my skill in my field of interest, it was still enjoyable and I looked forward to going to work.
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Barista
June - September 2019 • Hempstead, NY
What I liked
The people and the environment were so fun and appealing.
What I wish was different
I wish the hours of the store were different and some customers were less hostile.
Advice
It will be difficult at first but everything gets easier with practice.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • San Mateo, CA
What I liked
Very active job, doing the right thing made people’s day better.
What I wish was different
The management had a lot of personal squabbles and communication issues. If they had been more coordinated, the workload would have been more bearable.
Advice
Keep your aprons clean in between shifts.
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Barista
August 2017 • Sandy, UT
What I liked
The free coffee.
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Be patient, it’s just coffee
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Barista
July 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
it was a new experience and I got to learn to make new drinks since I am a coffee lover myself.
What I wish was different
The hours are pretty long so shorter shifts.
Advice
It is not as easy as it looks like.
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Cafe Server
June 2019 • Coachella, CA
What I liked
The environment and customers
What I wish was different
Harder working coworkers
Advice
Don’t go in thinking everyone will work as hard as you
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Barista
August 2016 - September 2018 • Schaumburg, IL
What I liked
Meet lots of people. Free coffee
What I wish was different
Consistency in schedule
Advice
Go in open minded
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Starbucks
September 2019 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The benefits were awesome!
What I wish was different
The scheduling, incredibly difficult to get time off unless it was 3 weeks in advance.
Advice
It’s not as hard as it seems, and the benefits are pretty nice.
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Starbucks Supervisor
December 2017 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
I like that this jobs give me experience with leadership roles and cash handling. I also love connecting with customers and making drinks.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been staffed a little more and more store organization.
Advice
Working at Starbucks isn't always easy but it has good benefits and can be very rewarding.
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Barista
September 2017 • Owatonna, MN
What I liked
I loved the fast atmosphere, the community culture, the experience of the job. I was a closer and so I learned how to perform all positions in the store, as well as the deep cleaning and schematics of the store. I enjoyed working at my own pace and helping others in my team succeed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift Supervisor
May 2010 - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people was best part. Also, they payed for my bachelors degree!
What I wish was different
I wish we received more labor hours.
Advice
If you can make it through the first 2 months you’ll be fine.
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Barista
February 2017 • Santa Clarita, CA
What I liked
Working with others especially when things get tough. It's nice depending on each other. Making drinks and experimenting is also fun.
What I wish was different
There needs to be more organization and communication.
Advice
Patience and communication are key.
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Barista
June 2019 • Perry Hall, MD
What I liked
It is fast paced and a fun environment to work in. I love my coworkers and the job itself is never boring. I really enjoy making all the different drinks and making customer connections. The benefits for this company are fantastic and very accommodating for all different circumstances people may be going through.
What I wish was different
The training is a bit rigorous and may be overwhelming for some people. However, my coworkers really helped me out and taught me and guided me through anything I was uncertain of.
Advice
Do not let the first couple of weeks scare you away. It is a lot of information to take in and learn, but you will adapt quickly and pick things up.
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General Manager
August 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
It's very nice and generally easy to pick up. I like managing, and this gives a lot more responsibility to the general manager.
What I wish was different
Longer training. It's a lot of this is your first time with a much responsibility.
Advice
Just go for it. You'll do great.
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Barista
July 2016 - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Fast-paced job and interacting with customers.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Have fun and enjoy the experience in learning the recipes.
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Shift supervisor
September 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Flexible schedule benefits and management experience
What I wish was different
Less stress!
Advice
Have fun, don’t take it too seriously, and apply it to your future job
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Barista
July 2018 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
My team is fun, supportive, and hardworking, and Starbucks is currently making it possible for me to finish my degree.
What I wish was different
I wasn’t good at managing my time this summer. I wish I had been more proactive at taking charge of my schedule.
Advice
If you’re going to do school and work, be prepared to sacrifice time elsewhere. For me, I lost a lot of social time to school.
