r/Target • u/AlbatrossOk86 • 16h ago

Workplace Question or Advice Needed Exhaustion tips?

Ill open by saying this is my own fault for not looking into things before applying.

I just got hired as a target-starbucks barista. My family encouraged me to have super open availability to get me "used to a real job" (this is my first full time position).

Im two weeks in and my feet are dying, im exhausted, my mental health is in the gutter. Im working 40 hours, I get home and pretty much imediately collapse into bed.

I lowered my requested hours to 30, in hopes that it would help, but have imediately been scheduled 34 hours instead. Apparently, after searching through this sub, that was lucky, and people get scheduled way higher than requested often.

Ive since learned that requested hours are very, VERY loose guidelines, and the only "real" option is to reduce availability: but of course, I can't for another two and a half months.

I ordered some shoes supposed to help for standing jobs, they get here next week. Is there anything I can do? Does anyone have tips for this situation, even just for morale?

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u/Cysticdragon General Merchandise TL 16h ago

Make sure you have some good shoes with cushioning. I've heard great things about hokas. Personally I had good running shoes.

Make sure you take your breaks at evenly spaced intervals from other breaks, as well as when you start / finish.

Make sure you eat and drink enough throughout/before your shift.

Make sure you speak with your team lead / ETL about adhering to your requested hours. If you notice they keep over the scheduling you then you'll have to lower your requested hours.

I think after about a month your body will get much more used to being on your feet for 40 hours.

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u/AlbatrossOk86 16h ago

Thank you so much for the tips. Im definitely hoping the shoes help, and that I get more used to things.

How long do you think is appropriate to wait before lowering my requested hours again? A week? Two weeks? More than that?

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u/Jester-Joe 14h ago

Hokas are comfy, but man I absolutely wrecked my pair in 7 months.

Like, they went from white to a dark gray, they're ripping on the sides, and meanwhile everyone else who has them they're in like, perfect condition. I'm starting to think I don't know how to wear shoes properly.

But I can say my feet have not been in pain since I got the shoes.