Difficult work but worth it if you are a long-time loyal employee!
Pros
Benefits (PPO) for 20hrs/wk, always busy, always room to advance, everywhere (transfers), work nearly anytime you like (3am-12midnite). Paid time off, respect of superiors when mgmt or recent hire/home store superiors are condescending.
Cons
Customer service at its worst with tips that do not make up for it! Arrogance of new management or outside hires -- most come in and after a business degree and managing a few other stores, think it will be like that.. WRONG! We are 'partners' for a reason. A barista works hard mopping the floor and dealing with ridiculous customers... but just because the manager 'supervises' doesn't mean they do not have to do the same 'demeaning' or dirty work-- and doesn't mean they are above the standards of Starbucks. An arrogant or condescending outside hire will often come in acting as such, yet because of Starbucks' true loyalty to all 'partners,' they will be gone immediately if they challenge this-- compliments of the 'stupid' baristas like me who, very often, know much, much more about the inner workings of such a complicated company.... ......
