Howdy! I applied for a barista position to two different stores 5 days ago (11/5/24) and have not received a call or email from either. Is there a general response timeline, should I reach out to them directly, any other suggestions, etc? Thanks so much!

im horrible at bar! and its rlly getting in my way. im like genuinely okay at everything else and sure im pretty critical since its my second day off training. but everytime they throw me on bar its solo and i get so stressed out and everything leaves my head n then they put me on dto solo cuz im like pretty okay at it. i literally cant keep up tho and im so worried its gonna stay this way.

do any of yall have any success stories of being terrible at bar while being new and becoming like a god at it 😭 my memorization just is horrid and i litro forgot how to make an americano…

Hay yall im a shift , and one of my barista have been having hygiene issues - just coming to work and not smelling amazing . It’s the point where other partners are coming up to me and telling me about it . I already went ahead and talk to my SM, as I’m worried if I talk to them, they may feel targeted and or uncomfortable. I love this partner , but my sm hasn’t done anything or said anything about it , and they would like me to handle this situation because you know “growth” . I’m not sure how to bring this topic up to them without making them uncomfortable or making them think I hate them ( they are very sensitive to being coached on things already ). Any tips on how I can bring this up and how to make sure everyone is being heard and understood ?

( of course I would do this one on one and not with another person in the room - so they won’t be embarrassed)

hiii i’m a ssv at a high volume store (got promoted in january this year) lately these past few weeks, my manager has been under scheduling us due to being high on labor (which causes other ssvs as well as baristas to be stretched so thin and burnt out) yesterday, i had no precloser, no third barista to close (we have been given an extra closer on weekends) it was so so tough, i turned mobiles off and that didn’t help. we made a LOT of money, i don’t wanna drop cause idk who b lurking on here. but im pondering if i should demote, transfer out to a store ik is doing well rn and get a second job because i got bills 🫠. i make the base for ssv rn and id probably work close to 17 as a barista, so its like idk why not. what do yall suggest! (i have different problems w my manager such as them being unsupportive, tad bit condescending, scheduling is not it, etc.)

Hi all, I am a newish ssv (got promoted at the beginning of September). I have been doing great with running peaks and ran a very successful holiday launch. The thing is I am scheduled to run peak for red cup day, but I haven’t even worked peak as a barista for red cup day.

Any and all advice for how to best approach the day as I’m preparing for the insanity!

Thank you ❤️

too broke for Christmas gifts but my grandma uses ground coffee to make her coffee every morning so I was gonna use some of my weekly markouts to get some coffee for her. I’m pretty sure she usually drinks just regular Folgers. what coffee that we are currently offering on the shelves tastes most like Folgers if anyone knows? When I looked it up I got Pike and French Roast (idek if we have that on the shelves rn I haven’t really done an in depth look over there), but I wanna know what yall think

TY

To the high school kid who asked “where the fuck is my drink” I hope you have the day you deserve 🖕🏻

The default level of flavorings/pumps is just insane to me. a tall peppermint mocha has 6 pumps of syrup!! Not to mention whip cream and chocolate shavings. I get that people in America are basically addicted to sugar but it just seems so heavy.

Mine averages about $50 a week.

Question? Does your SM ever work nights? During the launch weekend? How many do you have on the day shift and night shift to be successful? For reference, I am in a small town and 2 years old.

Question? Does your SM ever work nights? During the launch weekend? How many do you have on the day shift and night shift to be successful? For reference, I am in a small town and 2 years old.

I’m pretty confused, I’ve never gotten a notification like this before. I hit “no” because I was worried it was about to order something, and when I hit no it gave me three other locations to choose from.

If you're looking for a different drink to try, this one is my go-to and it's easy to order!

Tall hot oatmilk cappuccino 1 pump chai 2 pumps brown sugar Extra cinnamon powder

It actually tastes so good. Like french toast almost... but also almost snickerdoodle.

I've never gotten it iced, but you'd probably have to order it as a latte and add a bit of cold foam for the cinnamon.

Anyways I just felt obligated to post this because it's really insanely good.

Does anyone know the SKU or item name for this plexi on IMS?

The app keeps saying they’re sold out, but when I walked into a store today, there were plenty on the shelf. Makes me wonder if they’re purposely keeping them off the app so people can’t redeem stars for them.

Anyone else notice this?

(And picture for example)

Do any Starbucks still have the old mugs? I’m so sad they have been replaced 😔 Looking for a lot of the mid west states.

Is it possible to buy a container of the non dairy ginger bread cold foam?

Last night, someone called and let us know they were going to come in to get 10 coffee travelers the following morning. I wrote down a contact number, the brews, the name of the person, number of travelers and when they were going to come pick them up. The morning shift texted me today and asks if they were paid for, which traditionally has always been something thats done at pick up, and I say no. She then gets upset because she didnt make them pay for the travelers and just handed them out. She texts the manager watching our store and he texts me upset, but I don’t know where i play a part in this??? All i did was tell her and write down what they wanted. Why wouldn’t you think to ask for payment or ask if they have payed?? If the person was confused why wouldn’t you call the number??? And even if they paid early, which they didnt, i’d attach a receipt. I’m just nervous I messed up because I kind of need this job.

I usually don’t work any holidays so I’m not sure how things are on Veterans Day, is it any different from a regular day from y’all’s experience?

Almost every Starbucks I go to, it looks like it’s one color no flavor. It’s not like the picture - only one Starbucks I’ve gone to did it like the picture. Also the drink you can hardly taste the apple anymore.

Do I need to tell them to redo it? This drink is like 7 dollars as a venti.

I love the designs on the been there mugs more then the discovery, but I’m just happy I won’t have to fall victim to those thin cardboard sleeves they’re in anymore 😭

"Is your oatmilk latte made with... oatmilk?" "Mmmmm yeaaaaa" (took me a second as I was shocked someone just asked that) "OK, I'll get a coffee, but like with lots of cream and sugar cause I dont like coffee"

Maaaaaaam plz you're making me laugh, I keep having to mute my mic my goodness

As it says, I’m not 100% sure if these cups will come back or if they’re worth the hype. Honestly I bought some but have been debating whether I buy more or leave at that. If they won’t come back I’d like to add to my small Starbucks collection (that only consists of wicked merch as of rn since I thought it was super rare and didn’t care to get Starbucks cups before). But if they will return and it’s not my only chance then I’d like to save my money.

I love collecting stuff that’s limited edition but idk if this stuff is or not? And I work at Starbucks 😅

I know it’s only a few days away and I’ve never really cared too much about getting one but this year I think Imma try. My Starbucks by my work opens at 530am and I go to work around 6am so I’ll be there shortly after they open, so my question is do they hand them out that early? And I know it’s only holiday drinks so a peppermint mocha Frappuccino counts right? Ty

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone could offer suggestions on what I could order that would taste like the iced eggnog latte of yore? I have read online about ordering a chai latte and adding pumps of caramel? Or adding pumps of vanilla and chai to a regular latte? I have tried other holiday offerings but nothing else compares to my old friend... I apologize in advance if making such a concoction is a pain in the butt. I promise to tip well! Happy Holidays y'all!

What’s your favorite Starbucks cup ? 🥰

hi !! i just want to ask a question- is the brown sugar syrup a half pump or full pump? i love the brown sugar shaken espresso especially since is lower sugar then the lattes, but i’ve seen some people say they’ve done full pumps when it’s supposed to be half pumps? i’m a little confused, is it a half pump? or do some stores do a full pump so it just differs by store?

Exploited woman stares at door of an RV while her victimizer watches her on livestream

We believe he was trespassed from a Starbucks in Jurupa Valley a few days ago for harassing staff and continuing to remain in the store after being asked to leave. If you are employed by Starbucks, please feel free to share this with your staff and supervisors.

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A live streamer with the channel name "Homeless RV 2" and "Homeless Shelter RV" livestreaming from an RV in the US allegedly kept a cognitively impaired woman supplied with and under the influence of alcohol and drugs to exploit for donations and sexually manipulate her over the course of an approximately two week period until concerned members of the audience contacted her family and police. The channel operator known as "Eric" can be seen during the streams supplying alcohol and facilitating access to drugs for the woman until she is intoxicated and then exploiting her on the stream and having sex with her while she is under the influence and further incapacitated. The woman can be seen in distress and acting erratic many times during these streams and it was revealed later by her family members that she suffered from a brain injury that left her cognitively impaired possibly after an assault with a baseball bat. During some of the streams "Eric" can be seen interacting with members of his audience who are telling him that he needs to get help for the woman, the streamer would ignore these comments or the do the bare minimum to seem that he was trying to provide the woman help. In one instance "Eric" calls "988" and a number to a rehabilitation center with no results and claims that was an attempt by him to get her help. After these calls "Eric" provides more alcohol and facilitates more access to drugs and then later seemingly has sex with the woman while she talks incoherently. On this same evening police were called apparently by concerned members of the audience and can be seen entering the RV at one point after ordering everyone out and then eventually towing the RV to an impound yard leaving the streamer and the woman on the side of the road in the middle of night:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLfIuB51zA&t=43s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aipw573X3JE

The woman was reunited with her father the following day after members of the audience contacted the family and provided them with "Erics" phone number and details about the woman's whereabouts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2hhDa6_3k

"Eric" continues to deny any wrongdoing and attempts to rationalize that if he wasn't the person exploiting her that someone else would have been doing it. He has even gone so far as to claim that he is the victim and that she victimized him. DARVO is a common tactic used among abusers and predators.

"DARVO (an acronym for "deny, attack, and reverse victim & offender") is a reaction that perpetrators of wrongdoing, such as sexual offenders, may display in response to being held accountable for their behavior. Some researchers indicate that it is a common manipulation strategy of psychological abusers."

Today at the time of this writing he did concede that his behavior was "disgusting" and that he was a "creep", but shortly thereafter claims that she victimized him as much as he victimized her and that she "graped" him:

https://www.youtube.com/live/9HjMdx4JzPY?si=hYcEEB6f35_3zCGs&t=1118

"Eric" also seems to attempt to mitigate his responsibility by claiming he was drunk and under the influence of alcohol and that he doesn't remember his behavior while he is in this state.

The most recent streams are up on the Homeless RV 2 channel with the earlier streams on the original Homeless Shelter RV. Some of the streams are missing because they were privated by "Eric" for various reasons, but enough are there provide evidence of what occurred over the span of time she was there. It is unknown at the moment whether or not the family is pursuing any legal course of action or if they can. Is it just "creating content" to stream and sexually exploit a cognitively impaired person not in complete control of their mental processing facilities, while further compounding their disability with drugs and alcohol, or is this predatory and criminal behavior that should be regarded and dealt with as such? Watch the streams and lets us know what you think in the comments below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q03NW0p6Jcs&t=633s

Eric admitting that he knew she was cognitively impaired:

https://www.youtube.com/live/9HjMdx4JzPY?si=ZdlVn5F7TUv9fCxG&t=759

Eric claiming again that he is the victim:

https://www.youtube.com/live/9HjMdx4JzPY?si=Y2tRc4xxy-h6C5ZB&t=2372

The woman lying unconscious on a sofa in the RV:

https://www.youtube.com/live/rEmeFzqgT9E?si=uR5HHJQf7CFFNcsa&t=360

Eric's response to California Penal Code 261 being sent to him in a donation:

https://www.youtube.com/live/9HjMdx4JzPY?si=NfiHkQqSe4Lutg9r&t=2556

Eric commenting to his audience about his future plans and regretting that he didn't keep the location of RV hidden well enough to keep the police from finding it:

https://www.youtube.com/live/aX2hhDa6_3k?si=fxGexw2BsiPdcZqd&t=17972

Eric has changed his appearance by shaving off his beard:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H59ssDMdKtQ

"Grape" in the livestreaming community is code for "rape", here Eric taunts viewers with a packet of grape jelly:

https://www.youtube.com/live/eMZXrHF6R18?si=XIUhQSk9k0Cc2sjx&t=25429

Eric is currently in the process of shopping for another RV to replace the one he lost in impound. He has expressed the desire to his audience to do what he did to this woman to other women. Please feel free to share this on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media and messaging platforms you use. We want to prevent this from happening to another victim. Thank you.