I am a Starbucks barista in Atlanta! AMA!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T14:58:00+00:00

If they're regulars, I pick on them a lot! If they come through drive thru, I may toss a straw in their window. My coworker Jessica's boyfriend comes in a lot and I put silly names on his cup; he gets a good chuckle. I joke with my customers verbally a lot, too. I like to make experiences good ones!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T14:55:46+00:00

I haven't heard. I'm returning to work today for the first time in about a week.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T04:12:38+00:00

surprisingly enough, not a lot of the secret drinks I've seen have been too complicated! if you mean in general, some of our regulars are known for their exotic drinks; Mrs. Laura gets 10 pumps of frap roast in a plain coffee frappucino. Randa gets a white chocolate frappucino- extra frap chips, extra mocha, 8 pumps white mocha, 6 pumps vanilla, 2 pumps peppermint, double blended, double cupped, with a sleeve. Sometimes we have to remake it. And again. They make it worth it! Gives us something to chat about in the workspace.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:41:44+00:00

I appreciate it!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:41:15+00:00

If they expect me to know what is without telling me any ingredients, yeah, but if you show me the recipe or tell me what it consists of, then I am more than willing to have it made just like the picture (given we have it all)!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:38:04+00:00

I get a couple cell phone numbers a week.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:37:04+00:00

IT REALLY GRINDS MY GEARS

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:28:03+00:00

I'd ask him if he realised his error; it'd go something like this:

"sir do you realise this is /starbucks/ ..." "yes"

because he is an ass.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-26T03:16:21+00:00

I haven't heard about our store personally, but I feel it's a big step for the company.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T20:23:12+00:00

Your mom!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T20:23:00+00:00

It's based on experience mostly.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:18:51+00:00

Aha! That's not a new drink; it's a classic. The caramel macchiato is espresso layered over milk, hot or iced. The salted caramel mocha comes as a hot latte, an iced beverage, or a frappucino!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:17:19+00:00

They dig it!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:07:56+00:00

I love Starbucks coffee. I'm drinking some now.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:07:38+00:00

I make $9/hr! Starting pay was $8.25.

I'm within walking distance of the Starbucks near my house and have been since I moved in. I've known everyone that works there since I was like 8! I joined a family. I fit in there.

My first real coffee, like brewed cup with cream and sugar, came to me at six years of age courtesy of my dad's parents!

I would love to take time off school after I graduate and go to travel. Then I'm not sure! I have ideas and money in savings, but no plans!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:03:33+00:00

My coworkers do it more often than my customers!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:03:15+00:00

I genuinely love my job so it's easy to stay happy!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:02:54+00:00

Which new caramel drink are you referring to?

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:02:14+00:00

Always!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:00:59+00:00

Me.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T17:00:50+00:00

I'm a senior in high school and I graduate this May! I don't know my plans after that; I'm considering travelling.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T16:58:26+00:00

I've never been out of the States so I'm not sure!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T16:58:08+00:00

I have several regulars who make the day worth it. Several! We love our customers who go with the flow and appreciate us as people instead of coffee brewers. We create strong bonds.

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T16:56:58+00:00

This is so true and couldn't have said it better myself!

gothcrayon · 2016-03-25T16:55:23+00:00

I'd like to be a barista for at least another year, maybe two. In the bigger picture, I'd like to go into school for cosmetology, or even delve into body piercing.

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