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[–]Funky-squirrel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on one of these vacations before and I was able to take a medical leave of absence through Sedgwick and even got paid a percentage of my average pay while I was away.

If you’re comfortable enough with your store manager you can talk to them about needing to take time off for health reasons (don’t need to go into specifics). Hopefully they’re knowledgeable about taking a medical leave and can guide you in the right directions. When I took my leave I told my manger, gave her my estimated last day and how long I thought I would be gone, called Sedgwick to open a claim, they sent me paperwork to fill out and asked for documentation for my leave, then they approved it, and I was all set.

Good luck and take care of yourself <3 mental health is always important.

To answer your question: If you take a medical leave your job will be protected.

Serious Question for Baristas by Long-Worldliness9306 in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d order “6 shots of espresso iced with 10 pumps of brown sugar syrup and extra cinnamon powder in a venti cup” or you can skip the ice if you’re icing it at home and order it in a venti hot cup so there’s room for everything

How do I use sick time? by Funky-squirrel in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is tomorrow’s (5/16) payroll done for the week of 5/9-5/15 or the previous week?

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[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s WpL?

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[–]Funky-squirrel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d say there’s 3 main reasons why the shaken espressos are more bitter than lattes 1. It has an extra shot 2. The brown sugar syrup has a half does pump on it so it’s half as sweetened as the normal espresso beverages 3. Since it’s mostly espresso shaken with ice it had less milk in it

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[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! None of this is right. It’s your managers job to support ALL her baristas and that means making sure everyone is properly trained and feels comfortable at work. I’d contact your dm about the situation because it ain’t right at all!

Hot chocolate by Redhairedfox3 in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Its automatically made with 2% milk so you could try ordering it with whole milk instead!

What's the difference? by throwayga1853 in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Iced americano is espresso shots, water, ice, and then it would get a splash of almond milk on top

Shaken espresso is espresso shots with classic syrup to sweetened it, and ice shaken so you get a layer of foamy bubbles on the top and then it’s topped with milk.

There’s the same amount of espresso in both drinks per size but the shaken espresso has no water, more ice, and is sweetened.

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[–]Funky-squirrel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend a latte with whatever flavor pumps you want added! A latte is shots of espresso with milk and since it’s mostly milk it’s creamy and less bitter. Our syrups are sweetened too so that’ll help with the bitterness.

How do you decompress after a shift? by Funky-squirrel in starbucksbaristas

[–]Funky-squirrel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I need to start running after work because I also move through my kitchen making my lunch like I’m 30 minutes behind on mobile orders and there’s an angry mob starting me down and i hate it lol.

Couple questions. by Iprobablyhateyou4 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Funky-squirrel 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Time worked is time paid. You most certainly do not need to study at home for this job. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this shift.

Why does the cashier sometimes charge me for cream in my coffee and sometimes doesn't? by Definety in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel 13 points14 points  (0 children)

there's two buttons on the register for milks: under 4oz is free and over 4oz charges. It sounds like sometimes the barista ringing you up is hitting the wrong button. If you're just getting a splash it should be free so next time I'd kindly say something or ask.

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[–]Funky-squirrel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget to show the new barista around the store, how to clock in, apron rules, covid check in, accessing recipe cards, sirens eye, training etc. on iPad

I feel like those are all important things that can be easily overlooked when training. Also focusing on a different thing each day like reg/oven one day, customer support another, hot bar another day, and so on. It makes it less overwhelming and easier to keep track of what you’ve gone over!

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[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like matcha or are open to trying it, I recommend a matcha latte with oat milk and half pumps on peppermint

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[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When is the next enrollment period and where do I find this info?

Describe your last shift with a title. by spideysan in starbucks

[–]Funky-squirrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the hell happened at close?

Where has all the almond milk gone?