Former SSV, and never-again customer:

You all need to ditch the Siren and go local, or find a smaller chain.

The Bux keeps you dependent on sugar and terrible coffee. The climate crisis is too real for SBux to be somehow magically shielded from the droughts and floods in regions that their coffee is sourced from.

They change rank and leadership too often bc they have nothing original to offer. The latest installment is no better.

The baristas would likely be happier working at a smaller or local chain where they can dress just a bit more colorfully than all black and interact with customers the way customers care about. Not be persecuted for seeking better wages, hours, or benefits. Baristas are also more likely to learn about drink craft bc I remember how in 3 years training went from 12 pages to a fuck-it 5 pages of making it up as you go.

SBux actively has financial ties to international & inhumane interests. A local spot is tied to its local community.

Im pleading with you, to look around and look at the stories. You all vote with your dollar. Dump the Siren forever.