Perks of Not Working for Starbucks Anymore?

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Perks of Not Working for Starbucks Anymore?

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Started 3 years ago by coffee mart wench
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coffee mart wench

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A lot of regulars on this forum, including myself (though I haven't been a regular here for a while), recently quit their jobs at the 'Bux. Amidst getting used to regular life again, what are some of the best perks of NOT working there that you've noticed? So far, the sunniest points are:

- Healthy sleep cycle
- Never making fraps
- Never interacting with snarky customonsters/disgustomers, or going to my old store and making faces at the ones that, until so recently, plagued me.
- Enjoying delicious, non-Starbucks coffee
- NOT drinking partner beverages (it's amazing how many crummy calories I consumed that way)
- Not laundering a bunch of caramel-drizzled, mocha-splattered, chemical-stained khakis, polos and green/black aprons twice a week

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Posted 3 years ago #
coffee mart wench

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.... Also, is it just me, or does Starbucks espresso taste absolutely terrible now? It's never been great - not in the few years that I worked there - but lately, over the summer, it's become just dreadful.

Posted 3 years ago #
theoneyoulovetohatexo

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i love...

- being able to go to work without coffee stained clothes!!
- being able to get my coffee before/on my way to work.
- going to a store (any store) and knowing the hard work and ridiculous drama that goes along with customer service jobs so i'm more forgiving when things happen out of the workers control [ie. running out of products.. or being nagged by managers to give a 'speech' to every customer].
- even though i wake up at 6 every morning, i'm still on a regular schedule, home every night, and home on the weekends!
- being able to go places on the weekend!!!!
- being able to enjoy holidays again with my family!!!!!
- being encouraged to take the day off when i am sick!!!!!!
- not being guilted by the manager and everyone else when i want to go on vacation.
- not given the silent treatment b/c i can't cover a shift b/c i already have plans [when i requested the day off 2 months in advance].
- ..oh yeah, not have work in shifts at all!!
- ..and not having to request a weekend off 2 months in advance, to only have plans change and be working when it is rescheduled.
- not being asked by customers when i'm going to get a 'REAL' job!

omg, i can go on for the next hour. haha.

Posted 3 years ago #
coloure

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Coffee Mart Wench...

I do agree. I usually get cold drinks because I can't stand steamed milk (excpt a short breve latte occasionally) but when its a cold morning I usually get a doppio espresso. I used to like our espresso but recently they've left a really sour after taste and a stomach ache, I don't know if its the calibration of our machines but I've been noticing this everywhere. Down with the BUX!

Posted 3 years ago #
miki

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I dont have nightmares about the DM, Elaine Canterbury any more. I had one dream that showed her to be like a witch. She is just such an evil, horrible person that it is sad. I have heard so many employees say that they just hate her, No more cleaning crappy toilets, either! Or putting on that scarbuts (starbucks) fake smile .

Posted 3 years ago #
grandma

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No early mornings, no late night, 11 paid holidays a year, 10 paid sick days, vacations without guilt or having to work unpaid overtime. Oh the joys of having a family life and increased health. Not being embarassed about where I work(the last year I got a ton of nasty remarks) actually using my degree and credential. (I don't think human behavior training and early childhood/parent ed actually meant customers and tennage partners) LOL

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Sbrean

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I don't want to put a bullet in my brain every time I realize I have to work with my screwed up Manager. Oh and the Drive-thru dings are gone too...thought those would never go away.

Posted 3 years ago #
coffeemonkey

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-Regular working pattern
-No more **** customers
-My fabulous piercings are back where they belong
-Nobody tells me i cant spend christmas with my family because its company policy not to give holidays during that time
-No more cleaning up other people pi** and s**t in the toilets

And i was free to confront my horrendous manager over my outstanding holiday pay in the manner that i saw fit for that purpose because she no longer is my manager, simply a scumbag who ows me a handsome amount of money. nice.

Posted 3 years ago #
PalmOil

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why is it when I go into the bank, there are the tellers that have nose piercings and lip piercings? they arent obnoxious, so who cares if theyre there? why is there rules of when hiring you cant ask somebody what their heritage is in case they dont get hired or why is it that you cant ask certain other personal things but you can tell someone they arent allowed to be who they are? maybe that pericing or tattoo or even hair color makes who they are?

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used2luvsbux

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I became an ex-Starbucks employee earlier this week. Yep, I got in a huge fight with the store manager over time she refused to give me off (even though I asked for it 2-3 weeks ago). I told her where she could go... loudly... and walked out. Why did I wait for so long?? I feel so FREE!!

A perk of not working at the Bux so far? Soft hands! My hands are smoother already from not having to wash dish all the time. And, it's nice to have hot pink nail polish on my nails again & not have to wear a uniform.

coffee mart wench: yes, the espresso has gotten worse.

Posted 3 years ago #
coffee mart wench

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Now that you mention it - my hands DO feel softer now, and they look healthier, too. The backs of my palms used to feel sore and raw, and my palms were dry. After a few Siren-free weeks, my digits feel lovely. How 'bout that.

Posted 3 years ago #
dragonfly123

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I want to quit. Tell me more about life after Starsucks.

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