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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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
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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Starbucks barista
May 2018 • Durham, NC
What I liked
I really liked my fellow partners and the relationships that I made.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Monroe, WA
What I liked
I liked the customers and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been there a little bit longer.
Advice
I would share that getting a job helps to connect with other people, make new friends, and is overall a really good experience.
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Shift Supervisor
March 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Getting free coffe and gaining customer interaction experience!
What I wish was different
Advice
Study your beverages and food codes!
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Barista
June 2016 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Fast paced job with fair tips to help supplement an income while in school.
What I wish was different
Less stress and hours once I returned to school and started the semester.
Advice
As a customer/food service job, this really opens your eyes to how people can be and works to make you appreciate any job that people do for you.
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Barista
June 2018 • Woburn, MA
What I liked
Loved working with people, had great coworkers, a really enjoyable experience overall.
What I wish was different
I wish I'd had more relaxed hours.
Advice
Be sure to really talk about hours before you get the job if you intend to be part time.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Odessa, TX
What I liked
I loved it
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time during the semester to continue to work there
Advice
Learn the recipes quickly so you can work bar. It is really fun
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Shift Supervisor
February 2016 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
It is fast paced work, physically active and can be rewarding when the circumstances are right. Free coffee is a great perk as well!
What I wish was different
Better infrastructure and organization on the part of the store manager. More communication opportunities between all levels of employees.
Advice
Make sure you are firm with your availability: make very clear what you are and are not able to do in terms of any potential schoolwork you may be juggling.
