I loved having a fast-paced environment. I also loved getting to know returning costumers and being able to talk to different people every day.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more one on one training involved. I was sometimes thrown into the deep end of the pool on learning different drinks, which was extremely difficult during peak hours.
Advice
Advice I would give someone is to always put a smile on your face. Even when the day seems long and hard and smile feels instantly better and lifts the spirits around you. When you lift others around you, you are lifted in return.
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Restaurant Shift Leader
September 2017 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Advice
How to market a service job in your resume
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Barista
April 2016 • Gilbert, AZ
What I liked
The opportunity to learn and develop social skills. The ability to have a conversation with anyone.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to coaching/feedback and ask questions if you are slightly unsure!
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Assistant Store Manager
February 2019 • Mansfield, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed meeting new people and overcoming unique challenges.
What I wish was different
I would want to be closer to home, and I want to see the training be closer to real life experience.
Advice
Have an open mind and a growth mindset. Make sure to crest personal time and space for your mental health.
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Starbucks
January 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
It’s a very easy going Job, you get to learn about coffee, make coffee, and meet new people. I go to ASU through Starbucks and it can be a really rewarding job.
What I wish was different
I was pregnant the entire summer and the company made me work 40 hours a week which was really tiring so I wish they had better work conditions for pregnant people.
Advice
I’m currently still working there and I encourage anyone who wants to have their school payed for and to be dealt free to apply to Starbucks and go to school through them.
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Barista
June 2018 • Glen Cove, NY
What I liked
Fast paced environment, and deeper understanding of consumer behavior
What I wish was different
Not much
Advice
Not for those who can't handle pressure
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Barista
October 2016 - August 2019 • Colma, CA
What I liked
flexibility, hours, coworkers, income
What I wish was different
management, hours
Advice
hustle and keep working for your own money. no one isnt gonna do it for you
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Barista
February 2019 • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
What I liked
I love how friendly and welcoming the company culture is. My team members are great and very supportive.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all.
Advice
If you have a chance, work for this company. They are great to their employees.
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Barista
October 2018 • West Lafayette, IN
What I liked
I love connecting with customers and being able to have a good time with my coworkers.
What I wish was different
Sometimes we were understaffed and it makes it a rough day.
Advice
It is a great job and I recommend it to people who like a fun, fast-paced environment.
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Barista
July 2017 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I loved the team and the Management.
What I wish was different
I don’t wish anything was different because I liked working there a lot.
Advice
As long as you are willing to be a part of such a caring team. You will have such a wonderful time working there.
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Barista
May 2017 • Glastonbury, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed building a bond with my coworkers and working together in a team.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been paid more per hour.
Advice
There are always going to be people trying to ruin your day. Don’t let them.
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Barista
May 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Follow through with a job application so they can see you really want the job and you are invested
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Barista
May 2019 • Commerce Township, MI
What I liked
The job itself. From making coffee, to customer interaction.
What I wish was different
My coworkers were lazy.
Advice
Work is work. Not the time to sit around on your phone
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Barista
November 2018 - August 2019 • Woodridge, IL
What I liked
It was innovative and the working community was great.
What I wish was different
The pace they expect and the expectations were more reasonable and lifelike.
Advice
Long hours but the discounts and people are a bunch of fun!
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Barista
January 2018 • Tuscaloosa, AL
What I liked
I like the hours and the independence.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more positive attitudes.
Advice
Got for it!
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Barista
June 2019 • Peru, IL
What I liked
The benefits and my coworkers
What I wish was different
Having a more flexible schedule
Advice
It’s a really great job and you can learn a lot about people. Make the best out of it, at the end of the day, it’s customer service, but it can be rewarding.
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Cashier
June 2019 • Miami Lakes, FL
What I liked
I liked to get to know the costumers and their drinks, I can safely say I remember about more than 50 costumers and for the lost part, their drinks.
What I wish was different
Maybe the management we currently have. We have switched managers about 4 times since I have been hired and since they are all different the management styles were also different which was messy.
Advice
Starbucks is a very attentive company and they attend to employees needs very often with great efforts, but maybe being more selective with the managers they assign to every store will benefit everyone in an even higher way.
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Barista
August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The fast paced environment and ability to create and be hands-on.
What I wish was different
Location.
Advice
Don’t give up. It gets easier. At first, memorizing everything is daunting, but soon it’ll become second nature and muscle memory.
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Barista
May 2022 • Jackson, TN
What I liked
The workers were really nice and patient in training me. Everyone was supportive of each other like a family and made it fun to go to work and not so tedious.
What I wish was different
Advice
Stay patient. There are days the customers can be rude and annoying, but always smile and be patient and you can get through.
