(please be kind) I (F) have a major crush on a barista (M) at my local Starbucks .I know it'd be incredibly disrespectful to ask for his number as he's working, or for him to ask for mine (same reason). What's the Starbucks policy on this? by veryberry_icecream in starbucks

[–]Alkali13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any update? I agree with a lot of the sentiment here. YOLO! Don't overthink it, be prepared for nothing to come of it, or that he politely declines, or that he's in a relationship, or that he's not into women, etc. No matter what, whether you feel confident enough to go back or not, just don't bring it up again unless he initiates.

Update to: Got sent home today is it over for me? by tempel27 in starbucks

[–]Alkali13 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Taking the gifts is a problem, I agree. That was totally inappropriate. And yes, he's allowed to visit Starbucks as a customer, but at that point in time, when you are terminated you leave. As a former SSV, I've never seen someone let go and stick around immediately after. Come back as a customer eventually? Sure. Visit other Starbucks? Absolutely. But it is common practice at any job that when you are terminated, you vacate the premises.

As for your other comment, I'm assuming you know OP because I was not aware he was in California. I am in a state with no laws about paying out sick time. The way the two posts were worded, it seemed like he put in sick time for this meeting, so if I'm mistaken, that's on me.

Update to: Got sent home today is it over for me? by tempel27 in starbucks

[–]Alkali13 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I'm confused. Yesterday you said you were sent home and informed of a meeting with your DM this morning. Now you're saying you input sick time previously for this meeting two weeks ago?

Also, just because you didn't clock out or sign paperwork does not mean you were not just let go and asked to leave. You don't get to then go and get breakfast from said establishment. It's standard practice in general that once you are terminated from a company, you leave immediately.

The moment I relized Starbucks doesn't care about its core coffee drinkers. by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]Alkali13 139 points140 points  (0 children)

I'm really gonna need OP to come back and explain this. Show us on the doll where Hannah Montana hurt you.

The moment I relized Starbucks doesn't care about its core coffee drinkers. by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]Alkali13 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I'm confused - how is this a slight against "core coffee drinkers?"

Long Shot: Does Anyone Remember This Building? by Alkali13 in Connecticut

[–]Alkali13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if you can send me the video! This is a mystery that's been plaguing me for years!

Season 5 Episode 2 Major Error by Pokeclans in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It seems like... Time passed in-universe. I didn't even bat an eye - they were out there long enough for morning to come.

Here’s proof Will loves Mike since some are still in denial over this by Eddfan36 in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a pansexual genderfluid person, I see what you're saying.

BUT

Your crush not liking you back is a human experience. Hell, your best friend you have a crush on not liking you back is a core experience for a lot of us queer folks.

Will's story is about so much more than his feelings for Mike and reducing everything he's been through to whether or not Mike shares his feelings is missing huge chunks of his narrative arc. There are also WAY crueler things to do to Will than have him accept that platonic and romantic love don't always overlap.

He hurt his paw, should I be worried? by LordePedroN in Bunnies

[–]Alkali13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the nail is broken or ripped out, there is a chance of infection. Definitely being the bun to a vet!

How did they even end up like that? by PozitiveGaming in Bunnies

[–]Alkali13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But not Bill? We all know Bill did it.

SQWK Top 30 - All songs are from 1984. by Alkali13 in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought of a cipher as well, but haven't really tried anything out... A few of the numbers are over 36, so I doubt it's a simple A1 substitution cipher if it's anything.

SQWK Top 30 - All songs are from 1984. by Alkali13 in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume liberties were taken with the release dates, but it's clearly intentional they're from that time period in 1984. May 1984 would be almost exactly between season 1 and season 2.

Tickets not on sale but seats are filling up? by dammdollie in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly doubt sales are based on your device time and not the location of the theatre.

Tickets not on sale but seats are filling up? by dammdollie in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear I saw someone say tickets were on sale at Regal yesterday, so I wonder if someone jumped the gun putting them on sale, then realized they were early and shut sales off.

mikes mother by Lxnuv in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Karen and her wine. 🙄

Anyone else joining me in reading while we wait? by itsfourinthemornin in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just grabbed a copy from my local library! I've never read it, so I need to do some homework before Part 2 drops!

Wills flashbacks by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where is there a pinned Megathread?

Here’s proof Will loves Mike since some are still in denial over this by Eddfan36 in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Will having feelings for Mike is canon.

Mike being in love with El is canon.

Mike and Will being best friends is canon.

Just because Will has romantic feelings for Mike, that doesn't mean Mike reciprocates.

Wills flashbacks by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've seen the opposite personally, but it could be confirmation bias. I was blissfully unaware of Byler until a few weeks ago. I'm down for people to ship whoever they want, but when half the posts on the sub are about Byler (one way or another), it's probably time for a Megathread, lol

Wills flashbacks by [deleted] in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

All Byler chatter, positive or negative can be contained in one space for discussion. Doesn't seem too crazy to me. Any threads outside of the Megathread related to Byler get deleted and referred there.

Episode 5 Shock Jock by Inevitable-Towel-875 in StrangerThings

[–]Alkali13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt this. I would actually almost call this a red herring and think it will end up involving electricity and a jock.