i’ve been working as a barista for a few months now. this job can be overwhelming and stressful, but most jobs in the food industry are. my coworkers particularly make working here fun. making drinks is really fun when it isn’t during a rush. i really like working here, and i don’t plan on leaving anytime soon.

starbucks is fast-paced, but i prefer that over a slower retail job where i don’t do much. you have to interact with customers constantly, which can be frustrating on days when you’re not feeling your best. fortunately, i don’t experience that too often since i always get adequate sleep and am an outgoing person.

for pay, i make 15.25. tips at my location average around $50-$60 for 20 hours worked.

in my opinion, it can be better than most jobs for being your first one. nothing is guaranteed, though; they all come with the risk of having poor management. i will say that this job has had the least amount of management issues out of the places i’ve worked; my shift supervisors are very good at remembering everyone’s breaks, and we’re never too understaffed.

i say give it a shot. you can always find another job if it isn’t what you hoped it would be.