my coworkers were nice. I like how it was fast paced and not boring. I also like the smell of coffee & tea.
What I wish was different
less snobby customers
Advice
I think a flexible and nice manager is very important to having a good time at work. I worked at this exact establishment 3 years ago and had an awful time since my manager was rude & inconsiderate of my personal life.
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Barista
August 2017 • Ashburn, VA
What I liked
Coworkers and customers were amazing! I love that they let me work there seasonally.
What I wish was different
More opportunities for growth
Advice
Get hired as a shift lead and be clear that you would like to move up
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Barista
September 2017 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
People, fellow employees, learning new things
What I wish was different
Organization, transition
Advice
It’s overwhelming at first but worth it.
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Barista
May 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I love making coffee and working as a team
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Love your job and be passionate about it
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Team Member
August 2019 • Novato, CA
What I liked
The community and my coworkers. The coffeeshop brings along a sense of community.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
May 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Customers were fun, environment was relaxed.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Make friends with customers! Everyone has something interesting going on.
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Barista
September 2016 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
The pay
Advice
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Barista
June - August 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
Free coffee, friendly customers, awesome team
What I wish was different
The opening shift was super early and I worked it a lot
Advice
Awesome place to work and wish I could stay there forever!
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Manager
January 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
The flexible hours
What I wish was different
Sometimes I wish I had a desk job so I could do homework when work is slow and so I wouldn’t be so physically tired
Advice
Speak up and take higher position opportunities
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
I loved learning how to make coffee and getting to know people who were traveling.
What I wish was different
I had to wake up everyday at 1:30am for my shift.
Advice
Be nice to customers so they tip!
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Barista
September 2017 - August 2019 • Stockton, CA
What I liked
My favorite part of my job was making drinks and meeting new people. I love to practice latte art at come up with new drink creations. Some of my coworkers became my best friends and I met a lot of new customers who I made connections with.
What I wish was different
For the most, I loved my experience at work and I do not wish anything had been different. I even miss it while I’m here at school.
Advice
I would advise everyone to keep trying and not give up. The job can be difficult at times and it can feel overwhelming. If you stay calm and take your time practicing, everything will get better.
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Barista
June 2018 • San Rafael, CA
What I liked
The customers
What I wish was different
Better hourly rate
Advice
Great first job. Get you ready for the real world. It made me more mature when it came to money.
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Barista
June 2019 • Pleasant Hill, CA
What I liked
Making coffee
What I wish was different
Working towards my career goal
Advice
It’s fun
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Barista
May - August 2019 • Greenbrae, CA
What I liked
engaging and fun
What I wish was different
i wish i had better hours
Advice
Patience is key to working in the food service industry
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Barista
May - September 2019 • Lafayette, CA
What I liked
There was always something to do since it was usually pretty busy, the coworkers were super friendly and kind, and management for the most part was laid-back.
What I wish was different
I continuously got scheduled for more hours outside of my availability (20-25 hrs/week) which became very tiring and draining-- I wish that my time had been respected and appreciated a little bit more since I usually would have to take on the most grueling parts of the job over and over again.
Advice
Don't let employers take advantage of your time just because they're above you in the food chain-- and learn how to say NO!
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Barista
November 2017 - September 2018 • Corte Madera, CA
What I liked
The community with customers and coworkers.
What I wish was different
More flexible hours.
Advice
Forming and/or participating in the community of a workplace makes the experience more enjoyable and makes for a better environment.
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Team Member
May - November 2018 • Hayward, CA
What I liked
I liked most of the customers and being surrounded by coffee and tea and making it myself.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a different manager and people I worked with since they played favorites and did not know how to communicate their emotions and problems with other people properly.
Advice
Work with people who can be emotionally intelligent and separate work and their outside life and go to work just to work.
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Barista
November 2011 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
customer service experience
practice on bar
steady work
What I wish was different
irregular work schedule
Advice
stay positive, dont take things seriously
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Barista
August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
it's great, make coffee and build my customer service experience
What I wish was different
wish I could work more hours.
Advice
don't let bad days overwhelm you.
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Barista
September 2016 • Berkeley, CA
What I liked
My coworkers eventually became another family to me and I loved the atmosphere.
What I wish was different
Corporate for Peet's kept changing throughout my two years and kept arranging new strange rules.
Advice
Being kind will get you far but you also need to learn how to be stern and direct when needed.
