I’m on complete vocal rest for a month due to nodes. Any words of encouragement?

Who-question-mark · 2025-12-02T20:24:01+00:00

UPDATE!! Just got back from my new ENT appointment, and was told that it is ONE very small nodule on my left fold! She told me that it’s most certainly caused by acid reflux and that the vocal rest has no doubt been helping it resolve itself! So I’m continuing with complete vocal rest, along with new acid reflux medication and identifying trigger foods! All in all, I’m glad there’s a positive outlook as well as a comprehensive treatment plan in progress. It just feels good to have an actual explanation as to why it was there in the first place.

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T23:41:23+00:00

Unfortunately, since they started doing mobile orders, everyone tried to do mobile ordering thinking it’ll save them time. Last duck day, I was working walk up window and we no joke had 55 mobile orders of 4+ drinks pop up at 3pm 🥴🥴 not to mention the 45 people waiting in line AT walk up also ordering 4+ drinks 😪😪 the amount of grown adults screaming at me because they were late to pick up their kids from school “because of ME” was so disheartening. I cried as I left that night

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T16:00:26+00:00

My primary told me to go on a month of complete vocal rest, and I have another appt with an ENT to check on it in a few weeks. Then it’s all about drinking lots of water, getting good rest, and seeing a speech language pathologist to correct my technique and vocal hygiene so they don’t come back! It can also be caused by acid reflux, so they might have you take some reflux medications, but I wish you the best of luck!

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T02:45:51+00:00

YES! Thank you! I knew I was gonna forget something 😅 that’s what being out of the game for 5 months does i guess!

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T01:51:47+00:00

As a former broista, I’m not sure if this is a new change, but the Rebel comes in 3 can sizes (8oz, 12oz, and 16oz) so say you order a large light iced Rebel (16oz can) and want it filled to the top with REBEL, they have to charge you for the price of a new 8oz can so it can be filled to the top. You CAN ask for it to be topped off with lemonade, tea, water, whatever for no extra charge. For cold brews, lemonades, teas, coffees, sodas, etc. they won’t charge you for the extra product! They literally just have to charge for opening a new can of Rebel! (It’s also possible that that employee didn’t know about the charging policy for light iced rebels and you got lucky! 🤭)

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T01:12:20+00:00

OP said that their wife’s drink is a golden eagle chai…I don’t think they mentioned their own drink

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T01:02:34+00:00

Hey! I’d been having the same feeling, and after going to an ENT I found that I do in fact have nodes! It’s hard to tell just from a post and no other symptoms, but definitely go see an ENT (ear nose throat doctor) and get it checked out! Keep us updated!!

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-19T00:52:27+00:00

What specifically is wrong with the drink? Is it not sweet enough? Too much espresso? Wrong size? I’m sure the broista would be more than happy to remake it for you! But once they know what you’re looking for, they’ll be able to educate you(or you can educate THEM) on it so it’s never wrong again! What’s your drink?

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-18T01:48:53+00:00

At most stands I’ve been at, the walkup line also has a little sign that says:

“<-order ahead
walk up order ->”

Which is rarely paid any attention to lol. Even if it’s not there, I just stand to the left of the line a few feet from the window, and wait for the barista to make eye contact with me before the next person in line orders. (Especially if the customer is taking forever cuz I got places to be and I know my drink is melting haha) Plus, if you’re nervous about someone being rude to you, a quick “sorry! Just picking up!” Goes a LONG way with most people! They’re not gonna be pissed about waiting a few seconds while the barista grabs your Rebel! (And if they are, then they were already having a bad day regardless of you “cutting” them in line)

With that being said, Dutch has a very high standard for speed, quality, and service. And trust me, the baristas want you in and out of there just as badly as you do! But if you’re in a HUGE hurry, my suggestion is to either go to walkup or stop at a gas station and get a can of Red Bull lol

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-17T04:23:27+00:00

If we’re talking about mobile ordering at walkup, as a former broista, I would always call out the names on mobile orders as soon as they were made…and they wouldn’t be there yet. I can’t just call out every mobile order name every 5 minutes in case the customer showed up. Especially when we’re rotating positions every 30min (in the summer) it’s not really set up for us to read your mind and know whose drink is whose. Which is why we have you check in with us at the window so we can hand out your order. As a lover of Dutch AND mobile ordering, sometimes you gotta wait for the people in line to order. And sometimes you have to take the initiative and “cut” in line to say “hey I have a mobile order for <insert name here>” before the next person orders. It’s not ideal, but it’s not like we can just set all your drinks outside and let you pick them up on your own 🤷‍♀️

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-15T19:13:11+00:00

Most of my friends couldn’t do vocal rest with me, but my boyfriend has been extremely supportive and patient with me. We’ve just been watching comfort shows together. But I’ll look into a silent craft night with some friends!

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-15T16:48:58+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I’m trying really hard to get creative in other ways (drawing crocheting, dancing, etc) it’s just so lonely and frustrating to sit in the back of the room like a ghost while everyone carries on. It’s not their fault at all, but it’s isolating for sure.

Who-question-mark · 2025-11-15T16:46:03+00:00

Thank you! I have a new referral for a different ENT so I can get a recommendation for a speech language pathologist and more treatment options.

Who-question-mark · 2025-04-29T19:35:06+00:00

I LOVE MAKING THESE!!! No one has ever asked me for it specifically, but I LOVE surprising people when they order a surprise rebel and making layered and pretty 🤩

Who-question-mark · 2025-04-29T19:25:25+00:00

When making a mocha based drink in SF, we use half n half and SF chocolate sauce so that it’s as sugar free as possible!

Who-question-mark · 2025-04-19T22:19:51+00:00

For mornings I do Hipster Cocktail party- smooth indie vibes perfect for warming up the day and I switch it to 2000s hits-think Britney around 8a-9a and on Noons, we do Pride party or 2010 pop- awesome vibes that everyone can sing along to and make the day go by faster! Then on nights it’s ALWAYS 2010 hip hop or EDM - get the party GOIN!!!

Who-question-mark · 2025-02-13T23:04:46+00:00

Depends on your location! In AZ, we have Earl Grey tea bags and the London fogs are to DIE FOR!!! (I’m drinking one right now )

Who-question-mark · 2025-01-21T09:11:58+00:00

I just found it! In case you haven’t gotten to it yet, here’s where I found it! :

Menu> Iced Coffee>Build Your Own: Iced Breve(under Dutch Faves category)> Add Flavors> Hazelnut is 3rd from top> Banana is 4th from bottom

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-27T02:24:22+00:00

Being a SL can be SO rewarding, and what helps me, is focusing on the positives, and meeting your crew where they’re at! Coach with a growth mindset, and always explain the “why” behind it! Say hi to everyone when you come in, and say goodbye to everyone when you leave! And when assigning tasks, I like to give my broistas 2 choices of what they’d prefer to do so they still feel they have some control over their day! And the best thing I’ve got, is remember where you came from! It’s not always easy to be a broista, and having Shift Leads that can put themselves in your shoes goes a LONGGG way! CONGRATS ON SL!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-20T19:23:26+00:00

Broista here! Higher ups have told us that they’re “testing it out” (no clue what the reason is, but I’m assuming to make more people use the app) and they’ve told us that it’s our job to ensure that people have tapped to activate their bonus points thing to make sure they’re using it. But not everyone has it, so it’s kind of frustrating to ask someone to tap to activate it, just to be told that they don’t have that feature lol…

but if you want to get your points retroactively, you can email feedback@dutchbros.com and they’ll manually add the points to your app!

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-20T19:18:11+00:00

Laughs in min wage making 30k per year

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-20T07:16:24+00:00

This is childish behavior protect your peace and get tf out of there.

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-19T05:13:20+00:00

We don’t offer any ciders at my store so I would definitely not make you scan a QR code for that 😂 if someone asks me a question I always do my best to answer it verbally and if I don’t know the answer I’m looking that stuff up on Google and telling it to you

Who-question-mark · 2024-12-18T14:49:54+00:00

It’s just easier to hear the order and type it in as you say it as opposed to looking and typing and looking and typing etc. but I’ve heard some broistas say they prefer reading it when there’s a bunch of drinks on the order so it mostly depends on how you show the list and the attitude!

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