Working in a good environment and getting to work on my communication skills
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift supervisor
August 2011 • Portland, TX
What I liked
High paced environment.
What I wish was different
Friendlier customers.
Advice
Remain calm. Don’t panic.
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barista
February 2017 • Commack, NY
What I liked
I loved the experience meeting different people everyday and being able to put a smile on their face while also giving them their fuel for the day!
What I wish was different
I wish the scheduling would have been a little different being that we were understaffed at times.
Advice
One piece of advice is to not let anyone get to you emotionally and just keep at the hard work! You'll be able to do it in your sleep by no time.
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Barista
June 2019 • Daly City, CA
What I liked
The work environment and how it helps college students a lot
What I wish was different
The amount of time I work
Advice
I would say that you should definitely try it because it is worth it
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Barista
November 2016 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Really flexible schedule and good benefits!
What I wish was different
I wish the job was less repetitive and that I could have the potential to make more than I do.
Advice
Don't think too hard about it; Starbucks is a get in get out job where you just want the paycheck.
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Barista
June - August 2020 • Grand Prairie, TX
What I liked
Being paid so that I could survice
What I wish was different
I wish my internship didn't get tanked because of corona
Advice
Work is made bearable by the people you work with.
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Barista
June 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Easy job
What I wish was different
Wish they paid more
Advice
Any job during your education is good
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Barista
August 2016 • Norman, OK
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It’s tough but fun
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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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Barista
May - July 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
The atmosphere was fun and flexible.
What I wish was different
Better pay.
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2019 • Voorhees Township, NJ
What I liked
fast-paced environment, assembly line
What I wish was different
management
Advice
be prepared to learn a lot very very quickly, don't take criticism personally
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Barista
December 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Hard work with great benefits
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Starbucks
July 2019 • Irving, TX
What I liked
The hours are flexible and i knew the company already
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Work hard
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barista
January 2017 • Hamden, CT
What I liked
It was an amazing experience, full of learning and social fun dynamics.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Try to be as friendly as possible!
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Barista
July 2018 • Hopkins, MN
What I liked
Teamwork and customer connection. Communication improvement/efficiency, and learning how to make some of the things I enjoy.
What I wish was different
Corporate can be kind of a sore thumb from time to time depending on your location (but there are still plenty of benefits). A more noticeable effort to extinguish the problem of plastics big and small beyond only complying with laws specific to a region that a shop might be in (regarding compostable products).
Advice
It's a good part-time thing, but still requires a lot of effort. Depending on the location, the effort you have to put in will vary, but locations that offer numerous ordering opportunities for customers have the most effort. Don't go in expecting easy work.
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Barista
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Friendly environment, free food and drink on shift.
What I wish was different
The location
Advice
Barista really need patience during rush hour but you meet different people every day
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Barista
August 2016 - May 2017 • Ashburn, VA
What I liked
I liked the free drinks and the overall work culture of the place.
What I wish was different
I wish the customers were nice and non-discriminatory towards others.
Advice
I would advise to be professional and not care too much about certain customers who seem to be racist, sexist, or generally rude.
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Starbucks Barista
June 2018 • Mount Pleasant, SC
What I liked
I loved the work environment and the people I work with!
What I wish was different
The process for taking time off for vacation or personal reasons
Advice
It is difficult to learn how to make all the drinks, but after a few weeks it gets a lot easier!
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barist
January 2018 - September 2019 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
great team, fun co-workers, flexible schedule
What I wish was different
different management
Advice
taught me to stay calm under pressure and connect with customers better.
