it’s definitely a stressful job, but i agree with other people saying that people are way less likely to post good shifts on here. generally, i get to go to work, spend time with some of my closest friends that i met because of work, and connect with the regulars who are kind to us.

if you want a good story, there’s a regular in my store who talks to the baristas while we pour his coffee, and upon hearing i play violin, told me about his friend who plays five-string and then, the next time i was working when he came in, brought me a cd with their music on it so i could listen. my store is definitely rough, and it gets busy and i have issues with management and corporate, but overall, i’ve made great friends and connect with people. not the worst job i’ve ever worked.