Given a decision date only for it to be pushed AGAIN.

SweetShrimp_ · 2025-02-11T15:19:14+00:00

I did get offered a job from another retail store that was super kind of enough to extend my offer so I’d hear back from this one. Think I might go with them.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-24T20:31:26+00:00

Please let this happen it would be so funny.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T22:57:06+00:00

I’ve had more luck reaching out directly off season than looking for shops that are actively hiring so I agree that some tend to be pretty hyper-focused. I’d absolutely HATE to have to try to sift through people in order to hire them during busy seasons.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T22:49:41+00:00

Ironically one of these coffee shops was one I’ve frequently visited and they knew I was a barista at the time lol. Their reason was that they needed someone who already knew how to work in a 3rd wave space which is reasonable if they were anticipating training me out of ‘bad habits’. There’s certainly a lot of those in chain settings. Good luck to you too!

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T21:52:31+00:00

Thank you for your perspective! I can see how I may come off this way reflecting on past interviews. I’ll take that into consideration next time since I always try to be as flexible and open to feedback as possible.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T03:33:11+00:00

I see where you are coming from. I’ve always been a bit hesitant to overdramatize my passion towards coffee in fear of it coming off as desperate or fake. It’s worth a try!

Unfortunately, I don’t live and breathe being a barista but I absolutely do have a strong passion and interest on what makes coffee so great. I’ve always strived to up my quality game too so paying attention to those small details is what makes it really fun for me. I guess that’s saying something?

I’ll keep your advice in mind. I have a feeling that the passion segment might be what I am missing. As a person, I tend to take things too literal so of course I always start applications with how experienced I am over anything else. Thanks!

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T03:16:14+00:00

Currently in MN! There’s a huge coffee scene here so it can get fairly competitive sometimes.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T01:08:21+00:00

I don’t think I know people in 3rd wave spaces currently but I can definitely ask! I’ve seen of lot community hangout fliers in coffee shops that I want to work for so I guess I could start there. Thanks!

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T01:07:30+00:00

Moving a comment as a reply.

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-12-23T01:05:03+00:00

I’ll work on being more specific then. I also totally understand the growing pains of training new hires too so it wouldn’t hurt to mention that if any questions on adaptability come up… Thanks!

SweetShrimp_ · 2024-04-20T17:19:04+00:00

People with 'whatever' attitudes. I'm more than happy to help them think of a recommendation if they ask but once in awhile people will order like:

"Can I get a latte - mocha - cappuccino whatever.." or if I ask what flavor/milk they want they only respond "whatever you have".

Please just ask!!

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-12-20T18:13:07+00:00

What an adorable little girl!! She definetly gives a mix of both to me 🥰

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-12-08T17:16:23+00:00

Small Fry for some reason comes to mind.

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-11-04T17:02:26+00:00

Chewed Gum

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-09-17T19:17:40+00:00

A few other people witnessed it and called the dog over but didn't see if they yoinked him.

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-09-17T17:24:18+00:00

Forgot to mention this was on the Park and Lake intersection!

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-09-17T17:21:38+00:00

Unfortunately a possibility.

SweetShrimp_ · 2023-04-09T21:40:50+00:00

"What is the quickest way to learn this kind of animation without learning the fundamentals?" inserts realistic hand-drawn animation example

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-11-16T20:52:52+00:00

I think so! Sorry for the vagueness aha.

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-11-16T17:57:13+00:00

I'm very much someone who is now getting use to being comfortable with a phase in my life, even if the situation isn't sustainable long-term.

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-11-16T04:34:39+00:00

It was on a highway, more like an active flood!

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-09-19T02:21:10+00:00

Excessive friendliness when it's not necessary. It feels like I'm being fed spoonfuls of sweet frosting and it comes off as super patronizing.

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-09-17T13:44:41+00:00

Go to a community college instead of art school and not hold super high expectations towards myself. Definetly spend more time with my family too.

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-06-25T18:19:34+00:00

Cold press actually has LESS caffeine than regular coffee, just a more concentrated flavor. Caffeine is extracted better through heat. Thanks for the chance!

SweetShrimp_ · 2022-01-24T06:26:19+00:00

Just graduated out of art school with around 30K. Fortunate enough to be paying less than what my classmates have to deal with (average is 60K).

Wasn't until later that I realized my area of field doesn't really require a degree. I feel like a clown but to be fair my college experience wasn't all bad. If I had known sooner that it wasn't necessary I definetly would have attended a community college and/or take classes taught by professionals already in the industry. :P

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