requires a lot of multitasking during busy times, be sure that’s something you’re able and willing to get used to
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Barista
August 2015 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
The fun environment that my coworkers and I create amongst each other.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew how to take better care of my hands during the winter time since we wash our hands a lot.
Advice
You may feel overwhelmed at first with the vast variety of drinks, but once you understand the basics, then everything becomes by far easier.
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Supervisor
July 2013 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
Flexibility with school
Benefits!
Free food and beverage
Great team environment
What I wish was different
Hourly pay
Advice
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baris
May - August 2018 • Aurora, CO
What I liked
it was an easy over summer job
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May 2019 • Chesapeake, VA
What I liked
I love that starbucks takes care of their employers! Starbucks offers many benefits that help many people gain many different things.
What I wish was different
I really wish there were more scholarship opportunities
Advice
Pretend like tou know everything when trying to make drinks and food
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Barista
January 2015 • Pasadena, CA
What I liked
Working as a barista
What I wish was different
Some interactions with negative customers
Advice
Its a great experience on how to work under high pressure situations
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Barista
June 2016 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Connections with people, fast paced, positive work place
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May 2018 • Puyallup, WA
What I liked
The people and the environment
What I wish was different
Specific rules and regulations regarding food waste and tipping
Advice
Great experience , taught me how to excel under pressure
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Baris
May - July 2018 • Sunrise, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Better training
Advice
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Barista
May 2019 • Euless, TX
What I liked
I love the environment and the partners I work with.
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
That learning everything takes time and it is a little overwhelming at first but you get the hang of it.
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Barista
June 2017 • Londonderry, NH
What I liked
The coworkers
What I wish was different
The customers are the worst part
Advice
It's just coffee
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Barista
June - September 2018 • Woodinville, WA
What I liked
Serving others and meeting new costumers.
What I wish was different
WIsh I could continue the job in Cheney.
Advice
To make the best of every situation, it can be very stressful and you may have bad days but once you dont have a job you realize how thankful you should have been for your last one.
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Barista
October 2015 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I like how welcoming my fellow coworkers were when I first started working there.
What I wish was different
Wish I could of taken more hours to work over the summer.
Advice
This job has taught me to always be prepared. When I first got hired I observed what everybody did and I was able to complete tasks they given me within two weeks of no help from anyone.
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Barista
May 2018 • Kent, OH
What I liked
My coworkers are enjoyable to work with and the work is challenging enough to keep me engaged. Better than the previous part time jobs I've held in fast food and retail.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
June 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I like the fun work environment!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
April - August 2018 • Cranbury, NJ
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
My hours
Advice
Always be on time and get to work
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Restaurant Shift Leader
November 2018 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Outstanding store manager
What I wish was different
Advice
It's a learning curve. It takes anywhere from 3-6 months to feel comfortable with the job
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Barista
May - June 2019 • Jupiter, FL
What I liked
The flexibility and how busy the store was
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you’re working a job for just the summer then try and get in as many hours as you can.
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Starbucks Barista
June 2016 • Billings, MT
What I liked
I love making coffee and love who I work with.
What I wish was different
The people are sometimes rude, and I feel like at times I didn't have a lot to do.
Advice
Don't work at a licensed store, they don't have any type of benefits- no free coffee or anything. Make sure ou work at a corporate store, the benefits are AMAZING!
