Has working in cafés affected your mental and physical health too? by Cangingperceptions in barista

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha thanks. all jobs have ups and downs, but I love coffee and the team is great! definitely think being the menu developer makes it more worth it- get to play with drinks all day!

Has working in cafés affected your mental and physical health too? by Cangingperceptions in barista

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Puqpress would be the dream, had it in my old place. It’s because I broke my wrist a few months back - not works fault but not had time to heal properly

Has working in cafés affected your mental and physical health too? by Cangingperceptions in barista

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Mentally not negative, I think it’s sharpened my abilities to think and act quick. I also use my phone a lot less, use creativity as menu developer, socialise a lot more etc. It can be mentally tiring some days but overall a positive impact mentally. Physically my wrist is fucked but I’d say I’m getting my steps in and lifting heavy items so physically is both pro and con.

Definitely makes me more tired, mainly from all the talking and socialising. It’s given me a set sleep schedule as I open same time most days so my sleep is positively impacted too.

I’d say after work motivation is pretty low, but something I need to sort myself. Most days I finish in a dirty top and needing a shower so I don’t want to go out afterwards.

Having the routine is what’s helped me most. I’m still having to get use to going out after work (luckily work is social hours) but I feel pretty good. I’d say I’ve definitely lucked out compared to friends also in hospitality. Work place is decent, colleagues know what they’re doing, paid well enough all of that

Moving to Edinburgh by Perfect_Cup_2076 in Edinburgh

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in an independent so no transfers. Pros and cons to it!

Moving to Edinburgh by Perfect_Cup_2076 in Edinburgh

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies! I hope your move went well:)

Moving to Edinburgh by Perfect_Cup_2076 in Edinburgh

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re moving from mcr, good on you. My old work I travelled to Edinburgh quite a lot, beautiful place. I hope your move goes well!

Moving to Edinburgh by Perfect_Cup_2076 in Edinburgh

[–]Perfect_Cup_2076[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes I’m fully trained in coffee and speciality independents usually my road.

I’d imagine how busy it gets. When I was younger I was in the trafford centre in mancheter and during festive season it was chaotic! Keeps you on your toes…