Career ideas outside of Starbucks? (Pup cup rant)
Hello everyone! I’m looking for advice. Been a Partner for over 7 years and a supervisor for over 5 of those years. I am at my wits end. My Managment has changed so many times I’ve lost count. Some because I’ve moved states and others because managers have been fired. I’ve seen great people get beaten down, and I’ve seen undeserving people get awards. While that isn’t something new to any company, I am getting to the point that my current Managment wants me to move up so badly that every time we interact it feels like I’m being treated like I should be doing more for the ~company~.
I’ve been coached on no longer telling customers ‘no’ on anything. Frap in a trenta? Sure. Shaken espressos in a trenta? Absolutely! You want your single shot in a venti with no ice and all milk? Of course we can! While at the same time I have to hound Partners over policies like not being able to use a food mark out of you leave the building??? We used to be trained to keep to policies and even had that stupid de-escalation training where they would scream at us and we were forced to hold our ground on policy. Now, for what?
So, my question is this: are there jobs beyond Starbucks for SSV’s? I’m willing to get certificates and such for any opportunities, but also looking for a quick out.
Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC