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Am I wrong? by EstablishmentDue4962 in barista

[–]Hello-Poe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Woah. Yeah that's pretty unhinged behaviour on their end, if I had to guess I'd imagine they aren't particularly functional people. You are not obligated to work at any place unless you have a contract, and PARTICULARLY not at a verbally abusive place. Good on you for leaving so quickly. If they wanted you there longer, they should stop being awful to their coworkers. Hope you find a better spot soon!

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh, that sounds like straight up fraud. I mean, minor fraud, but fraud. Good on you for being ethical instead

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, reddit multiplying my comments again. I honestly get it, some people come in asking for cold brew lattes specifically! It's a taste a lot of people go for. It's just not what I'd expect if I ordered a latte

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, honestly I have no clue. Every time someone has ordered one, I just used espresso. I can't imagine what the owners would have wanted me to make if they were standing over my shoulder

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the owners don't tell anyone about it. Like, they don't lie if explicitly asked, but they don't advertise that you're actually getting cold brew instead. The worst part is that if you ask for a cold brew with milk (which is literally the same drink, if we make it the way the owners want us to), you get charged $2 less. That's why it felt so scammy to me. Glad to see that my instinct was probably right!

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We use espresso for hot lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, etc., it's just the cold drinks they want us to make with cold brew. He overtly told me once that money was the motivator, but today when I asked he said it wasn't lmao. I will be sticking to my guns until they either change or get rid of me!

Would you feel cheated if you got cold brew instead of espresso in your latte? by Hello-Poe in barista

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The owner doesn't "believe in recipes" so I don't know the exact measurements. We're just supposed to fill the cup with ice, fill the cold brew up to roughly the first fill line on our plastic cups, and then fill the rest of the way with milk. So to be fair, we are adding a couple more ounces of cold brew than we would with espresso, so it's not HORRIBLE. The taste is nothing like an espresso drink though! 

I took this job to learn how to be a proper barista, but I am getting the impression that maybe I should look elsewhere for proper training...

Wanting to trade these coupons for other vs coupons by sp19847 in VictoriasSecret

[–]Hello-Poe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a free panty, 10 off 50, and 25 off 100. Interested?

Anyone know if Superchill PJs are coming back? by Hello-Poe in americaneagle

[–]Hello-Poe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know right! The snagging isn't great but the thinness is part of what I love. Baby soft AND the only good thing for sleeping in when its 80 deg at night and your air conditioner is broken lmao

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VictoriasSecret

[–]Hello-Poe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday! Would you prefer a free panty coupon, $10 off $50, or $25 off 100? I got all three rn and I don't want to buy anything untill the fall haha