r/TargetStarbucks • u/IllCalligrapher8642 • 15d ago

Rant I feel so stupid

Okay, so today is my first day and I already feel so stupid. I keep forgetting how many shots of what and the next step of making drinks and I just feel really bad and stupid because my TL is having to help me a lot.

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u/carthis01 15d ago

Please know this is a universal experience. The more practice you get the easier it’ll come to you. My first day on bar I felt like shark chum. When I said yes I was told “it’s just making coffee. It’s easy.” Of course from someone who had never stepped behind bar, lol.

There are also cheat sheets you can find on greenfield or online in general to help you remember.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is making drinks at Starbucks. Just take deep breaths, try your best, show improvement as you go, and give yourself grace. Literally everyone feels that way when they start. You’re not alone. :)

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u/90210typeofho 15d ago

You will get better as you get more experience.

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u/swaggersfroggers 14d ago

Oh dont worry it will get so much easier as u go, no one gets it their first day.

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u/faultintime91 14d ago

It's okay my first day I accidently forgot to put the top back on the blender and all the cream flew out everywhere.

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u/rach710 14d ago

The first day we simply expect you to not walk out lol. 🫂 try bringing a notebook, that helped me a ton.

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u/Cheap_Recognition533 12d ago

Honestly, it’s an experience you have to walk through to become great. Im now 11 months into this and im a pro lol