So I went to school for four years so that I could be a barista at Starbucks. That sounds worse than it is really... (I hope). Let me start this on a positive note, I'm SO grateful that I have a job which gives me pretty much full time hours and for the most part (so far fingers crossed), regular M-F daytime hours.
The catch is this my friends, it's hard work for minimum wage pay. I don't even mind making latte's or smelling like coffee when I come home. Starbucks is BY far one of my favorite things, we even took pictures there on our wedding! They are honestly one of the coolest companies out there. For example, did you know by 2015 they have a goal of being 100% fair trade grown and harvested...and they are totally within achieving that. Also by 2015 they plan on their cups being 100% made from recyclable material. They pour into their community both on a local and international level, and make it a huge priority to have partners (that's me) feel like family so that we can make the customer (that's you!) also feel like family.
In saying all of that, the reality is that Kyle goes back to school in September which means down to one income. I'm not fussy, and I'm not afraid of hard work. I do however require a job that gives me full time hours, pays more than a highschool freshman can make, and if I'm dreaming big somehow uses my degree and learning in order to fuel my passion and challenge me!
request's from a barista
1. stop ordering ridiculous drinks (see title above), if you can't fit it in the box on the cup don't order it. Argh. I'm quite sure you wouldn't even taste the difference if I made it standard.
2. Don't be that person in drive through who orders 7 specific (NOVEL LENGTH) coffee's, 4 hot breakfast sandwich's, 17 pastries and a gift card. Please, please come in if you are that person.
3. Don't be rude, just don't. I get it if your having a bad day, we all have them. I'm just trying to make your coffee and have a good day myself. Sometimes I wish there was a sign that said "would you talk to your grandmother like you are about to speak to this poor barista, if not please use our bathroom to change out of your SNARKY pants".
4. Dear who ever picks out the store music, jazz is not limited to Michael Buble and saxophone instrumental tracks.
So that's all folks, I have to get to bed now in order to get to above said job tomorrow. Wish me luck. I know that we'll be ok, no matter the job so just keep your fingers crossed that the right one comes along.
xo - H
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