I CALL FOR DEFIANCE!!!!!! « I Hate Starbucks

Admin

I Hate Starbucks » I Hate Starbucks

[closed]

I CALL FOR DEFIANCE!!!!!!

(31 posts) (18 voices)

Started 5 years ago by JimmJimJimmy
Latest reply from coffee247

Tags:

12 Next »

JimmJimJimmy

Member
Internets:2

People-- Partners,

Let me first say that I have read all your posts and can sympathize. I'm sure you, like me, were under the illusion when you first started that this was a great job with a positive work enviroment. " Everyone is so nice" ; " My supervisors appreciate my work"; etc... Then, you realize that they're using some stupid corporate template to placate you, instilling all kinds of propaganda (eg.: Health Benefits, respect, flexible work hours, advancement).
To make a long story short, you are now at the point were you are viewing this website... WELCOME! I regret to inform you that any efforts to make real changes in your store or company is futile.

WHAT YOU CAN DO IS THIS: BE A TRUE AMERICAN AND REBEL...
You can do things to show your quiet non-compliance such as the following:

1. Discover passwords, alarm codes, supervisor's #'s and use them to make
Changes to orders, accounts, markouts, "BE CREATIVE"

2. WASTE as much product as you CAN!!! Not only is it fun but it makes a
dent in the finances. At my store we have stickers for various
offenses (i.e. a gold star for throwing cups in the trash)

3. Anonymously call government agencies and complain about conditions
(i.e. BBB better business bureau, health department, etc. )

4. Remember!!! If you are at the point of viewing this site and want
to do something to "even the score", you need to let go of decency
and conscience; Trust no one with your secrets of subversion; and
DO NOT THINK THE A FEW KIND WORDS FOR YOUR BOSS WILL CHANGE
ANYTHING-- it will only discourage you for making a real
difference as a worker bee.

FIGHT THESE BITCHES WITH **** AND VINEGAR!

Posted 5 years ago #
Freakshow

Member
Internets:102

you are making me laugh

Posted 5 years ago #

Secret
Freakshow

Member
Internets:102

And they wonder WHY I won't become a manager in this organization - lol thank you for reminding me I don't want to manage front line customer service!

Posted 5 years ago #
Quique

Moderator
Internets:104

If I can remark on some of these.
1.) I love.
2.) Don't just waste for waste's sake. Steal, but don't throw the stuff away. For example, treat your friends to a few pounds of sugar, or coffee or something. Throwing extra cups away doesn't do anything but waste paper. Use the crap you waste.
3.) Bravo.
4.) Indeed.

Posted 5 years ago #

Register
parrotheadkrm

Moderator
Internets:1,032

I agree with Quique, don't waste it just to waste it. At least make some good come from it. I really like your idea for #3!!

Posted 5 years ago #
Quique

Moderator
Internets:104

Even better, report conditions that actually exist. You don't even have to be anonymous. If they fire you for reporting unsafe working conditions, wow, you could really put a hurting on them.

Posted 5 years ago #
TheAccused

Member
Internets:2

I got some good examples of how futile it is to try to change the company, let alone the store. Listen to this funny ****. The codes idea, 1? Talk about moronic. My manager was a complete idiot and POSTED the PASSWORDS on a note on the side of the monitor!! EVERYONE had them, and pretty much went nuts. How stupid was the manager? They couldn't figure out how the order for espresso got deleted and freaked out. How to make a shot of espresso with no espresso beans? We got creative. I love the wasting idea, 2. The sad fact of the matter is that I witnessed "partners" wasting on a daily basis under the guise of "charity". It used to be that the store I worked at donated pastries to a food pantry that was feeding the homeless in our area. We discovered that it was nothing more than a sham for a stupid a**hole (again, using the term loosely) "partner" to take pastries from the mouths of the poor to feed to themself and their family. Apparently Starbucks is ok with this, as numerous complaints have been filed about it, and nothing has yet ever happened to my knowledge. 3? Anonymously call government agencies to make reports? The store I worked at has had customers! calling in and reporting us. How pathetic is that? Reporting on our obvious roach motels because the manager was too cheap to call a terminator and have the situation actually taken care of, because if they spend too much money on the store it cuts into their bonus. Or how about the sexual harassment going on between the "partners" that wont stop, no matter how many people complain? And yet magically, even though we knew the calls were going on, nothing ever happened or is changed because of it. Every thing on that list is going on in so many ways, and its not like anyone is doing it because they hate their job and want to leave. They are doing it on purpose. They're just doing it because they can. Its disgusting.

Posted 5 years ago #
tehrealjim

Member
Internets:178

drop a cake too... that was pretty funny.. i dropped a whole brand new cake by accident.. whoopsie! endded up giving next alternative slice of cake for free to the customer because i messed up! ahahahah

Posted 5 years ago #

Contact us
parrotheadkrm

Moderator
Internets:1,032

3 second rule tehrealjim!!!

Posted 5 years ago #
wageSlave

Member
Internets:139

Right on! I too work for starbucks and I have to say that waste is pretty much built into the system, I dump so much milk down the drain without even trying to get revenge. I have recently "acquired" a $50 french press, I often take home some half and half to go with my coffee markout. Starbucks supplies me with trash bags and cleaning materials. The pastries are so foul that I usually don't mess with that. We all know the range of the security cams and even though they only check them when something big gets stolen (kudos to the person who shoplifted the $900 espresso machine!) I also punch in early every day, gotta pad those hours! But be careful kids, I am all for helping yourself to a bonus in the form of merchandise, but be sure not to get caught. Being fired for stealing will follow you. The Christmas shoplifting season is almost here!

Posted 5 years ago #
parrotheadkrm

Moderator
Internets:1,032

wageSlave
Do you guys carry vacuum pots? I need a new one! Can you put me on your Christmas list??

Posted 5 years ago #
wageSlave

Member
Internets:139

I wish! I would love to have one of those!

Posted 5 years ago #
parrotheadkrm

Moderator
Internets:1,032

wageSlave
they are awesome! I use mine every morning! I would recommend getting one. I got mine as the Coffee Bean and Tea leaf, I know they are pretty big here on the west coast, not sure how far east they go. I love mine though, I've had it for 4 years, and use it every day, its starting to wear out a bit, and I think its time for a new one.

Posted 5 years ago #
kyn

Member
Internets:3

I frequently visited this site for amusement but this post has called me comment. Let's start with your list.

1. Discover passwords, alarm codes, supervisor's #'s and use them to make
Changes to orders, accounts, markouts, "BE CREATIVE"

- Congradulations, you've just opened yourself up to legal troubles, owing money
to SBux, and possible jail time with a cellmate named 'Bubba'.

2. WASTE as much product as you CAN!!! Not only is it fun but it makes a
dent in the finances. At my store we have stickers for various
offenses (i.e. a gold star for throwing cups in the trash)

- This is just freaking stupid, I'm sorry but wasting a product in order to make
a 5% dent in their budget is more than slightly stupid. You've just wasted half a tree for almost nothing, go you!

3. Anonymously call government agencies and complain about conditions
(i.e. BBB better business bureau, health department, etc. )

- If you've a valid claim, health issues/ conditions/ the BBB, wonderful, please call! If you're wasting time just to feel a happy twinge inside, forget it, the aforementioned agencys have way to much on their repective plates to cater to your
immature whims.

4. Remember!!! If you are at the point of viewing this site and want to do something to "even the score", you need to let go of decency and conscience; Trust no one with your secrets of subversion; and DO NOT THINK THE A FEW KIND WORDS FOR YOUR BOSS WILL CHANGE ANYTHING-- it will only discourage you for making a real difference as a worker bee.

- Believe me, I have very few doubts about any amount of dencency or conscience that you might contain. How does any of the above make a difference as a worker? You,
my dear, are the embodiment of every bad barrista that these people have ever complained about. If you are not happy in your job, QUIT YOU MORON,and save Sbux, customers, and the readers of this site from the rest of you inane mental dribbling.
Don't be surprised if one day a customer throws a cup of coffee at you.

Posted 5 years ago #
Quique

Moderator
Internets:104

Kyn, Next time, before you get on your high horse and pooh-pooh us for wanting to bring down your beloved coffee shop. Take a moment out of your busy schedule to ask yourself, why do you care? How many shares do you own you greedy little ponce?

Posted 5 years ago #
kyn

Member
Internets:3

Quique,

High horse? My feet are firmly on the ground. Let's start with the 'beloved' comment, I cannot have caffine, not even the lightest green tea, so I have not spent
a single dollar at a Starbucks, ever. Ponce I may or may not be, I own no shares. I
could care less if Starbucks went bankrupt tomorrow. I choose to respond to this post
because the actions avised by the 'author' while slightly harmly to a corporation are
incredibly harmful to the saboteur. I would imagin that the author would find it highly amusing if someone was arrested while following his 'advice'.

So, I thank you for your concern in regards to my schedule, please let me return such kindness with my concern for your rap sheet.

Posted 5 years ago #
Quique

Moderator
Internets:104

That crunching sound is me eating my words. My apologies.

Posted 5 years ago #
kyn

Member
Internets:3

No worries...

Posted 5 years ago #
atomiczx2

Member
Internets:94

Ok I dont agree with any of what you all are saying. sorry

Posted 5 years ago #
1023652

Member
Internets:42

i don't agree w/ people wasting product for no personal gain, but i do steal product all the time only because i know that it is not going to hurt anything. i steal cd s, syrups, pastries, toilet paper, books, printer paper, "lost" starbucks cards (w/ $ on them), coffee, lemonade, strawberry sauce, cups, etc..... and i USE them. the way i think of it is that i am making up for the "lack" of pay that they are giving me. COMPENSATION bitches!

Posted 5 years ago #
tehrealjim

Member
Internets:178

i miss all the "benefits" being a student, last year, i never cleaned any mugs, used to have loads of paper cups! ahahaha

Posted 5 years ago #
janitororbarista

Member
Internets:11

Dear fellow dissatisfied and exploited workers of Starbucks,

I'm sure this sounds just like your grandmother, but TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT. Pilfering, stealing, tampering with computers (you are creative) are just plain wrong!

Yes, I think Starbucks is an exploitive, lying, blood-sucking company; however, I don't want to become a theif and a liar to get back at them.

NO ONE IS HOLDING YOU OR ME HOSTAGE. We are perfectly free to find other employment (which, by God I'm trying desperately to do).

Yes, I'll report them for labor law violations in a heartbeat. Yes, I'll call the county health inspector if I think their store is engaging in un-safe food handling, etc. (By the way, the stores I work in are fairly clean because they use us as janitors every opportunity they can get. I swear I've spent more time scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, etc. than I've spent make cappucino.) By the way, I would not be surprised to see roof repair and parking lot resurfacing on the next job roster I look at. Partners, just imagine how much we could get done if you guys shoved a broom up your butt?! You guys could sweep while you walk.

Yes, I will tell people when they ask me how I like working for Starbucks EXACTLY how I like it and what my experience has been: Starbucks is an exploitive retailer whose main goal is to see how much money they can make and keep for corporate and stockholders and how little they can manage to pay their employees.

Not only that, but all their "fair trade" coffe talk is just that--talk. Many of the poor people growing the coffeee Starbucks buys are simply that--poor people who benefit so much from "fair trade" that they watch their children suffer from malnutrtion and disease with barely a roof over their heads.

No, I won't steal from them, throw away their materials, etc. I'm a decent, honest person. If I chose to do those things, I won't be. I'll be just like the little weasel **** artists that produce all the dishonest spin that Starbucks thinks the public (and us) have bought lock, stock and barrel.

There are unions. There are regulatory agencies. There are media publications. There are other ways to see that Starbucks is held accountable for their practices that stem from greed and hypocrisy.

Tell everyone who will listen, "Starbucks cares so much about their partners they do not pay a liveable wage, and their benefits are barely attainable for the majority of their employees (Walmart has a higher percentage of their employees who receive benefits)."

Here's a legitimate and ethical way to punish Starbucks--go out and find a better job; it will cost them the time and expense of training you. Once you find that better job, lend a hand to help other Starbucks victims find their way out . . . .

I say, punish them with facts and public exposure. The best revenge is for us to leave and be successful in our lives somewhere else.

Posted 5 years ago #
tehrealjim

Member
Internets:178

Well spoken/written! I do agree that being successful elsewhere is the best thing to do. But from my experiences, they just stretch current staff even more! I'v been there before, but refused to bust my balls to do two peoples job.

Just if they are understaffed, please don't get mad at the staff! We dont call the shots to employ new people. If more people where like janitorbarista, the world would be a nicer place!

I quit, got a simular job but a million times better and am much happier! (even thought i don't get as much 'benefits' everyone from the top is much more friendly!)

Imagine if all the baristas quit at the same time. That would be hella nice!

Posted 5 years ago #
WeWereExploited

Member
Internets:61

Yeah, you can do all that.

Or sell White Mocha on E-bay, lol.

Posted 5 years ago #
tehrealjim

Member
Internets:178

just hit starbucks on ebay, check out how much of their goods get nicked and sold on it

Posted 5 years ago #
fukbux20

Member
Internets:4

totally agree! when it gets down to it, they really dont care about the customers, or the "partners", all they care about is money. so hit em where it hurts. dont give your friends your discount, give them whatever they want for free! they want to bring other people? cool, they get free **** too. some ridiculously attractive mom forgets her wallet at home... looks like she gets a free drink too. one of they few customers thats actually nice comes by... forget to charge them. if they ask, just give them a smile (possibly a wink if you can pull that off without looking like a rapist). think about it, if you give away 5 5 dollar drinks a day, working 5 days a week... in a year thats 6500 dollars! and how about the **** that we cant take home the sandwiches and stuff when we mark it out at night.... for being so environmentally friendly, starbucks wastes a lot! so what youve gotta do is put whatever looks good in the back fridge behind the prep for the next day, and when closing time comes, you just got yourself a meal courtesy of the man. 5 something out of his pocket, and an amazing chop chop pasta salad in your stomach. its a beautiful thing.

Posted 5 years ago #
Theoretic

Member
Internets:58

This girl at my store got fired for stealing white mocha bottles and selling them on ebay. She would get like 60 bucks. But her screen name was her real name so she got caught and fired

Posted 4 years ago #
IloveSBUX

Member
Internets:450

And you wonder why this company is in trouble? Crap just like what is posted above is why we are having layoffs and store closures. Ever wonder why your store seems so busy, but you keep getting told your store isn't profitable? Just reference this topic, and you'll know why.

Posted 4 years ago #
Jana Java

Member
Internets:5

I agree w/ IloveSBUX. The economy only has so much to do with it. Most of it is partner waste and ignorance. I know times are tough and not everyone agrees with what the company is doing, but why bite the hand that feeds you?

Posted 4 years ago #
ilivetodecaf

Member
Internets:353

Yea dude you don't want to get caught stealing stuff, but sometimes... ya just gotta. its a passive aggressive revenge to an entity you can't take down.

Posted 4 years ago #

RSS feed for this topic

12 Next »

Topic Closed

This topic has been closed to new replies.