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The Sad Stages of Getting Your Shift Covered

The Sad Stages of Getting Your Shift Covered

If you've ever worked in retail, food, or anywhere else for that matter; you know the struggle of trying to get a shift covered at the last minute. So do...

The Sad Stages of Getting Your Shift Covered

If you've ever worked in retail, food, or anywhere else for that matter; you know the struggle of trying to get a shift covered at the last minute. So do...

Then and Now: Pulling Shots + Frothing Milk at 17 and 27

Then and Now: Pulling Shots + Frothing Milk at ...

This story was submitted by Guest Writer, Courtney Denning, a long time barista of Winans Chocolates + Coffees.  Courtney tells us what it was like when she was a barista...

Then and Now: Pulling Shots + Frothing Milk at ...

This story was submitted by Guest Writer, Courtney Denning, a long time barista of Winans Chocolates + Coffees.  Courtney tells us what it was like when she was a barista...

The Life of a Morning Barista - Part III

The Life of a Morning Barista - Part III

Juan Ayala is a seasoned Starbucks Partner.  In an awesome 7 part, short story series, he depicts what the day to day activities included in The Life of a Morning...

The Life of a Morning Barista - Part III

Juan Ayala is a seasoned Starbucks Partner.  In an awesome 7 part, short story series, he depicts what the day to day activities included in The Life of a Morning...

A Touching Story between Barista and the Deaf

Over at Starbucks, we are always encouraged to take that, "extra step," when interacting with customers.  We see every type of customer imaginable, from non-English Speakers, children, the elderly, and...

A Touching Story between Barista and the Deaf

Over at Starbucks, we are always encouraged to take that, "extra step," when interacting with customers.  We see every type of customer imaginable, from non-English Speakers, children, the elderly, and...