When I first move to a new city, or even when I just go for a short visit, I find myself at Starbucks. (Formerly referred to in this blog as the Coffee Giant; like you're really surprised that's the corporation I work for?) Anyway... My best friend, Natalie, would yell at…
I've been a little too angsty in my past posts (at least that's what my best friend tells me). For those who don't know me, you know it's not my style. In person, most of the time, I'm peppy, optimistic and supportive of others. Sometimes I am too passive, though,…
I've seen plenty of lists of things that annoy baristas on sites like Buzzfeed.com. Most of them consist of complicated orders. For me, I could care less how complicated your order is. Baristas are guilty of the most complicated of orders. It's all in how you order. It's also in…
I like my coffee without sugar and light with soy or almond milk. I like the taste to be strong, but I don't want it to slap me in the face. I want my job as a barista to be the same way. When I come into work, I am…
8 years...8 long years of working with customers and co-workers, most of whom I loved, some who I dreaded dealing with... Working with the consumer public and co-workers in a confined space for so many hours a week, for so many years takes its toll on even the most patient…