Working with some customers can be a challenge, but there are always a lot of people and experiences that can make the job worth it and remind me why I love coming back to work.
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Barista
June 2017 - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
Flexible hours, fun environment.
What I wish was different
More consistent instruction and more growth opportunities. Better management and listening to employees more.
Advice
It's great to try new things! You will always come out the other side with new skill sets and some kind of experience. Every experience is valuable.
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Barista
August 2017 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I liked the fast paced environment, we always get a lot of customers and it’s a challenge to give the best service while being quick and attentive to changes
What I wish was different
Training and management could be better
Advice
Although my summer consisted of just me working at Starbucks, I was grateful for the experience because with so few people in the store, I got to really know how to run it and try different tasks. Be patient and accept those challenges because you only end up preparing yourself for the job of your dreams in the future
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Barista
September 2017 • Bloomington, MN
What I liked
Easy job
What I wish was different
Organization and health code following
Advice
Be prepared for drama from co-workers, step back and keep your mouth shut to survive
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Store Manager
June 2010 • Newbury Park, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Starbucks is an amazing company to work for and grow a career in retail or other careers within the company.
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Shift
April 2016 • Breckenridge, CO
What I liked
The coworkers, it’s a great community and a wonderful team.
What I wish was different
The busy times can be hectic and a struggle.
Advice
Take your time to learn as much as you can, keep asking questions.
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Barista
January 2013 • Tempe, AZ
What I liked
I've been with this company for a long time. They've provided me with so many benefits that have enriched my life.
What I wish was different
There's really nothing other than it being food service. I can't wait to be out of this industry soon
Advice
Take it easy. Its just coffee
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Barista
April 2017 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I love my partners (coworkers) and I loved learning how to talk and deal with all sorts of people. It is a learning experience every day that I work at Starbucks and I love it!
What I wish was different
I wish the store that I was at was a little better staffed. There were several times where I was doing the job of two to three other partners, which made my capability to make every customer's experience the best it could be.
Advice
A positive attitude is always the best answer to any challenge.
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Barista
October 2018 • Castaic, CA
What I liked
I love being apart of a family at work and taking care of others and providing a third place for our customers.
What I wish was different
I worked less so I could have done more things with my friends before I transferred away from home.
Advice
Make the best out of your time working for a company but don’t forget to have fun too.
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Barista
December 2018 • Alexandria, MN
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of handcrafting beverages for customers and getting to interact with all the people that came through our doors.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shift Supervisor
August 2017 • Canton, GA
What I liked
The interaction and management skills I’ve acquired
What I wish was different
Less stress and more labor allowances.
Advice
There will always be difficult and negative people. Do your best to calm the situation and don’t let them get under your skin.
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Barista
February 2013 • Los Lunas, NM
What I liked
Work environment and valued social connections
What I wish was different
Working conditions and staffing availability
Advice
Starbucks is a good company to engrave social skills and establish customer connections, but has become stressful with issues of under-staffing and increased/unrealistic customer demands.
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Barista
June 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
My team is wonderful, and I felt supported through my training by my supervisors. The company provides amazing resources and benefits for partners, i.e. the reason I continued to pursue my education through ASU. :)
What I wish was different
I wish I had my second cup (essentially an orientation that goes over company benefits and how to use them) earlier.
Advice
Retail jobs are difficult and can seem daunting, but in this job I find myself meeting new people, developing new skills, and being offered fantastic resources that have changed my life for the better.
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Barista
May 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I love the company.
What I wish was different
Better summer job in my field
Advice
Have a lot of patience.
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Barista
July 2018 • Pigeon Forge, TN
What I liked
I love my coworkers and customers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gone into with the intent to move up in management.
Advice
Try new things
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Starbucks barista
June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
I liked that this job was hands on, always kept me moving, and i got to meet new people everyday.
What I wish was different
The hours were long and it’s not something I want to do for the rest of my life.
Advice
Learn fast and keep at it even when you mess up!
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Barista
June 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Always working, customer connection, personalizing a craft
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
Thinking ahead helps and also it is important to work with urgency
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Starbucks Barista
October 2017 • Hickory Creek, TX
What I liked
CoWorkers
What I wish was different
Amount of Hours
Advice
It is not an easy job, there is a lot of memorization and a lot of responsibilities for what it pays.
