I loved working in a fast-paced environment. Starbucks treats it's partners very well and has their personal growth as a priority. I gained much needed experience with this job.
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Starbucks Barista
June 2019 • Medina, OH
What I liked
Friendliness, benefits
What I wish was different
Variety of positions to work
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Barista
January 2017 • Federal Way, WA
What I liked
Great work/life balance
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
A great job for those looking to further their education. Starbucks offers reimbursed tuition to ASU
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Barista
March 2016 • Summerville, SC
What I liked
the family atmosphere
What I wish was different
be more vocal
Advice
be humble
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Supervisor
November 2007 • Garden City, ID
What I liked
Flexible hours, full benefits as a part time employee
What I wish was different
higher pay
Advice
Starbucks is a great workplace for students as they offer flexible hours and work with school schedules by semester. Also, free coffee which every student could use more of.
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Barista
June 2019 • Campbell, CA
What I liked
I like the schedule because is very flexible.
What I wish was different
payment
Advice
you are open to know different people, you open to a new world.
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Barista
July 2013 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Starbucks cares about their employees and takes care of their partners with flexible hours, insurance options, coffee benefits, and stock in the company. I have always enjoyed working for them and will continue to through college.
What I wish was different
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Barista
September 2016 • New Albany, IN
What I liked
I like being able to communicate will all kinds of people from all different backgrounds.
What I wish was different
I wish that partners were treated better by our customer base.
Advice
Don't take everything personally.
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Barista
April 2017 - September 2019 • Edmond, OK
What I liked
Meeting new people in the community.
What I wish was different
Sometimes it was a negative experience with the baristas working.
Advice
It is a fun job during college!
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Barista
October 2018 • Richmond Hill, GA
What I liked
Everything!
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
This is a fast pace, sometimes high stress environment. It is an amazing place to work, but you have to be ready and willing to put in the work.
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Barista
May 2019 • Olympia, WA
What I liked
My coworkers, the customers, and making coffee.
What I wish was different
Less hours
Advice
I love my job and had a great summer working with my coworkers
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Barista
August 2018 • Menifee, CA
What I liked
Very welcoming and friendly people. Fast paced and straight to the point.
What I wish was different
Wish it was faster to get the hang of.
Advice
Stay focused and don't get discouraged because we all start somewhere.
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Barista
May 2018 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
Being able to get a lot of hours over the summer to help pay college tuition.
What I wish was different
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Barista
July 2016 • Olympia, WA
What I liked
Interacting with customers!
What I wish was different
Tips are cash or Starbucks card only. Customers do not have the option to tip on credit cards. This should be adjusted to allow that to benefit partners.
Advice
This job has enhanced my customer service and communication skills.
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Barista
October 2017 - September 2019 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
I had many responsibilities of a supervisor but was not a supervisor.
Advice
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Barista
February 2019 • Pensacola, FL
What I liked
I love the growth I am able to experience at Starbucks along with the people I am proud to work with. We grew into a big family!
What I wish was different
I wish the company pushed more on mental health awareness because it impacts us all.
Advice
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Barista
March 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The atmosphere!
Advice
Work hard. Don’t give up. Just do your job and go above and beyond
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Starbucks
December 2018 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere that this brings. We really get the chance to make the personal connections with the customers. This job also has great benefits!
What I wish was different
I wish they would recognize when a partner is working hard. Promoting is tough here.
Advice
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Barista
May 2019 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
Well organized, amazing communication from management
What I wish was different
It has all the same downsides as any other customer service jobs—mostly dealing with cranky customers.
Advice
Spend time getting to know your coworkers, they will be a great support system!
