Back in December, I decided to work at a Starbucks that was located in a grocery store after many years of being unemployed (had moved locations, gotten a few surgeries and aided my mother from her many procedures). I didn't really get an interview, it was more of a job offer due to the fact there weren't enough employees. I guess that was the first red flag. First day of work, I arrived five minutes early and took my time doing the paperwork. Employees were nice, questions were answered and they respected my scheduling request (part-time, off Monday and Tuesday minimum. That's all I wanted). I was happy after all that was promised; until I arrived at the floor. The establishment was filthy, and my trainer was not qualified to train. Such a sweet young woman and very shy but she could barely answer my questions. I would ask, “do you have any recipe cards stored anywhere?” And she responded with a “no. That's not professional.” …wtf?
Some time after my “training”, a more experienced employee came in and told me everything all over again. Okay?? So I asked the same questions as I did to my previous trainer, same half-answered response then goes on to tell me I shouldn't worry about how to run the counter because it's too soon. I've worked in a cafe before, and I know that is bs because God forbid I'm the only one there, or there's a line and I need to know what to do other than stock shelves and turn on the drips.
After 4 hours I was ready to clock out, experienced employee asked me to stay longer, and I told her that I am only required 4 hours as I am new (stated by my manager). She didn't care. That's when I clocked out, cried to my boyfriend on the phone as I make my way home. Idc if it's silly that I cried, I was looking forward to get my life together for once and instead I got disrespected. At least I got my check.