The people are amazing and make it really easy to work there.
What I wish was different
Advice
There was a learning curve with becoming a barista so the best advice I could offer is to be patient and take everything in.
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Barista
August 2018 • San Luis Obispo, CA
What I liked
There was a lot to learn, but it was fun learning how to make all the coffee drinks and see how a Starbucks store is run.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I still work here.
Advice
This job requires quick learning and someone who works well under pressure.
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Barista
January - October 2018 • Allendale, MI
What I liked
I like making drinks, and providing great customer service for people.
What I wish was different
I wish the management could have been different.
Advice
One piece of advice would be to have patience with people.
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Barista
October 2016 • Brooklyn Heights, NY
What I liked
Working here helped boost my confidence.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
December 2017 • Dunwoody, GA
What I liked
I like the team-based working environment
What I wish was different
I wish to have raise on my hourly wage
Advice
It is a fast-pace job which requires working fast
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Starbucks barista
May 2019 • Fort Lee, NJ
What I liked
I really like the sense of teamwork the whole staff has. Everyone is willing to help each other out and maintain a positive work environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid of asking questions. No one knows everything, and it doesn't hurt to double check something.
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Barista
March 2018 • Maitland, FL
What I liked
The hours are flexible
What I wish was different
Better customer experiences
Advice
Being able to multitask and stay calm when things are hectic is key
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Barista
April 2019 • Greenwood, IN
What I liked
Very active, constant use of what I've learned, community building, getting to know my coworkers
What I wish was different
Advice
It's good to exercise your brain in different ways. I always do better in school when I'm also working and giving that academic part of my brain a rest sometimes but still have structure and productivity
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Barista
May 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Positive work environment
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
Gives a positive experience with customer service
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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.
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Barista
April - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
My coworkers were fun and I was rarely ever bored. The schedule was very flexible.
What I wish was different
sometimes people wouldn't show up to work and I'd feel bad about saying no when my manager asked me to stay.
Advice
Be assertive about your schedule and wear shoes with thick soles.
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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 - August 2019 • Monroeville, PA
What I liked
I love making drinks and interacting with customers
What I wish was different
The management
Advice
I was a month into the job and you will learn and get better so don’t worry if you feel that you are too slow or ask a lot of questions! it’s okay!!
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Barista
March - August 2018 • Warrenton, VA
What I liked
Working with a fast pace team.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to maintain working at that store during the semesters I am at school.
Advice
Be patient and always smile, you never know what the customers day has been like.
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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
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
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
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
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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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
