this job teaches me how to interact with customers and shows me how they think individually and as a group.
What I wish was different
i wish i had more time to do house projects and i wish i worked more nights instead of overly busy mornings.
Advice
no matter how much coffee you drink while working, its much easier to work after a good nights sleep!
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Barista
August 2019 • Sandy, UT
What I liked
The environment, customers and co-workers all make this job the best one to have.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Working had and applying yourself can be life changing.
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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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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
May 2017 • Portland, OR
What I liked
great company to work for, awesome benefits, met a lot of cool people
What I wish was different
I wish the training program was a little better. It's more than just a job you can learn in 3 days, its a whole new skill to learn.
Advice
Get to know your regulars, they make your day a lot better.
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Barista
September 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The fast-paced environment.
What I wish was different
The people when we get busy
Advice
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Barista
August 2016 • Livermore, CA
What I liked
I loved this job! I loved the people i worked with! And it was nice to be able to work early in the morning and have a full day ahead of me after getting off work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
October 2016 • Bloomingdale, IL
What I liked
I liked the experience I received from working with Starbucks, both in the management field and customer service.
What I wish was different
The hiring process did take a long time.
Advice
Just be prepared to work fast at times.
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Barista
April 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
It was an easy interview and boarding procedure.
What I wish was different
Location of job.
Advice
I should have applied to more jobs.
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Shift Supervisor
July 2017 • Texarkana, TX
What I liked
Starbucks is a great company to work for.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing.
Advice
Starbucks is a very fast paced place to work, so don't work there unless you work well under pressure.
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Barista
February 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Flexible Schedule and fun environment.
What I wish was different
More hours would have been nice.
Advice
Keep the job for school, makes for an easy job with college
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Barista
May - August 2018 • Newport News, VA
What I liked
Working with customers
What I wish was different
I wish I’d had more hours.
Advice
Customer service is not as easy as it looks and it’s important to remember that those helping you are people too.
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Barista
September 2017 - August 2018 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
I liked how helpful and friendly my coworkers were
What I wish was different
I wish we were more fully staffed on certain days since it could get really busy.
Advice
Don't be afraid to develop friendships with the customers
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Shift Supervisor
March 2016 • Norman, OK
What I liked
Starbucks is an incredible company to work for and I’m lucky to be part of a team that genuinely cares about crafting the Starbucks Experience. I feel valued and like Starbucks genuinely wants to invest in me as a person. I also love working with and leading my team every day.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
July 2017 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I loved my coworkers, our customers, the company’s focus on customer service, and learning all the recipes.
What I wish was different
I wish I had transferred to a different location rather than leave the company.
Advice
Be open to meeting new people!
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Gambrills, MD
What I liked
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.
