I have always made Starbucks into the pinnacle of the minimum wage employment. As I am quickly learning it is just a job. Pedaling someone else's products again. Don't get me wrong I am thankful for my new job, but it has made me realize I have settled again. I have chosen to take the safe road again. I am a trained graphic designer and damned if I am going to waste my 20,000 dollars in school loans by occasionally using Photoshop. No, I have more to offer this world than a smile and the ability to use a cash register. After my first few days of training, I have a new found respect for Baristas there is so much crap to learn. Seriously, people take their coffee very seriously. People can take what was a latte and turn it into some sort of magical and elusive unicorn warmed to exactly 175 degrees. It is the perfect excuse for some people who yearn for control to do just that control. Fortunately most of my customers thus far have been very patient as I learn as I go.
I miss the fact that I could come to work and essentially could deal with any situation and now I am learning how to sweep the lobby the Starbucks way. Isn't there a job out there that just consists of being paid to be creative? Oh wait that is called being an Artist. Now how do I get people to pay me? So what is my end game plan? Writing or Design. I am still looking at going back to school for English. If I were to write a book what do you think I should do mystery, children's, or sattire?
My last days at the BA. . .
I will miss you guys!
I say a mystery...just stay determined and positive that what you want to do, you can do and will do. Life throws curves at us all the time. But if we are determined to succeed, we will. Here's to you Savannah for what you have accomplished so far in your young life!
ReplyDeleteSavannah. You are amazingly talented and I know you'll go great places. You're smart and you made the best decision for your life at this juncture. Don't feel down you're definitely moving up and not sideways.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much I have so much stress because I just don't feel accomplished enough yet. I would like to move up. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you! I know that you will be so happy that you quit! You're awesome, you are going to be successful in all ventures of your life. I believe in you, I'm excited to see what happens for you and us!
ReplyDeleteOh love I can't wait for us to go England and work on farms. Oh everything is going to be great. Life will be amazing.
ReplyDeleteim following you!!! :D how is starbucks!? Mmmm coffee :) i bet you are having so much fun. We all miss you a lot, kiki left too, i think she moved to Alaska. Nothings changed at the angus. I'm now the full time QB and really like it, almost as much as serving lol i still serve lunches too. Working doubles 4 days a week :) Anyways enough of that! how are you?!
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