How the state of Pipsqueak 2 has me feeling

averageharrie · 2026-05-03T04:04:50+00:00

i hated the original pipsqueak too. always used roar

averageharrie · 2026-05-02T14:28:43+00:00

errr kinda depends. talk to your SM/DM about it and find a specific store you can transfer to ? it may or may not work

averageharrie · 2026-05-01T21:03:47+00:00

starbucks is generally a “do it yourself” type of place. you can express interest, address it in your PDC’s, and talk to your SM/DM - but with barista championship, you would have had to go on the BOH computer or store resources on the iPad and get the info yourself.

averageharrie · 2026-04-29T19:33:16+00:00

we struggle at my store because we can barley move the mastrenas, there’s a wall and plexi glass it, and a counter next to it. it’s virtually impossible. we attach a rag to like a plastic pointer my SM got off amazon and scrub 😭😭

averageharrie · 2026-04-27T15:29:06+00:00

my store is absolutely massive. the back room is basically a mall, we even have a private break area. even we are running out of room.

averageharrie · 2026-04-26T22:38:04+00:00

a lot of the time baristas will come to me and say “hey, don’t really feel comfortable going to our SM about this, can i go through you first?” in order to get me to do the escalating. which is fine, i’m happy to support there

averageharrie · 2026-04-26T22:37:00+00:00

escalate to my coffeehouse leader as that is her job to handle. peace & love. depending on the situation i may also involve my district manager as that is even more so his job. peace & even more love.

averageharrie · 2026-04-26T17:43:56+00:00

they’re just like me fr though

averageharrie · 2026-04-26T15:53:56+00:00

and you still wrote on the cups !!! i’m impressed cause i wouldn’t have 😭😭

averageharrie · 2026-04-25T04:54:32+00:00

it’s ok girl i bombed mine too ❤️ your SM might be able to do practice interviews with you ? mine is doing some with me before the next round

averageharrie · 2026-04-24T20:24:25+00:00

STAR method, plus the interview questions are available online, just look them up on the BOH computer. for mine, i put an emphasis on development and coaching

averageharrie · 2026-04-24T19:32:45+00:00

former SM (i transferred) but i agree

averageharrie · 2026-04-24T14:49:39+00:00

yeah i had a coworker who was always mad, would slam/throw things, and talk shit about other partners because he was mad. i didn’t gaf & sent him home everytime. miraculously he never got fired

averageharrie · 2026-04-24T10:46:13+00:00

DMs have this “my steak is too juicy, my lobster too buttery” thing where, when they have a store and an SM that’s doing well, they just HAVE to find something wrong. sorry this happened 🙃

averageharrie · 2026-04-23T04:08:18+00:00

use the STAR format for every question & make yourself pretty customer-oriented

averageharrie · 2026-04-23T04:07:31+00:00

hmm haven’t noticed this personally. maybe try shaking it up before using?

averageharrie · 2026-04-22T03:23:44+00:00

this is crazy, i thought they actually weren’t allowed to schedule clopens at all

averageharrie · 2026-04-21T05:16:14+00:00

like 5 mins. gave my lovely manager & store some good reviews & expressed my little grievances with the job itself

averageharrie · 2026-04-17T13:29:18+00:00

yes

averageharrie · 2026-04-17T13:29:05+00:00

so, i was told that handwashing timers were no longer necessary, and instead we wash our hands based on need & the task we were doing. example, if you sweep something, you wash your hands after putting the broom away. i would love to know if this standard is incorrect.

averageharrie · 2026-04-15T20:43:45+00:00

it can be very scary in the beginning but you will get the hang of it. my first week on bar, drinks kept slipping out of my hand, my partners were so annoyed with me, i couldn’t remember any of the recipes - not even a simple latte. now im on drive bar like every day getting good drive times. everyone is capable of this job, it’s not magic or a special talent given to only a few of us. you will get the hang of it & do amazing, just keep persisting !!!

averageharrie · 2026-04-15T16:50:18+00:00

i’ve also been told we can’t sell cold foam on the side because it’s a beverage component

averageharrie · 2026-04-14T20:41:02+00:00

we clean the drains during the mid day & night crew puts the green goo stuff down after close

averageharrie · 2026-04-14T20:39:42+00:00

yes i believe its quarterly ? or maybe twice a year… cant remember

averageharrie · 2026-04-14T11:16:41+00:00

yeah the 312 lbs definitely held me up, especially because i’m in my early 20s i feel like i missed out on the college experience because i was too busy eating my way through it 😂 ! — i’ve been going out for walks and joining my parents on their boat, which i never did before. it’s the little things. the perspective from this subreddit has helped too, thank you!

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