i got some interesting reactions when i went back to work at starbucks after having beniah. there are multiple reasons that i chose to return. one being with the economy in the shape that its in i was honestly scared and felt like i needed to hang onto whatever job i had. secondly, it is more economical for me (and beniah) to be covered by starbucks insurance wise as opposed to being on dave’s plan. and lastly..i love working at starbucks. now, let me clarify. there are days when i leave and wonder “WHY ON EARTH AM I DOING THIS?” letting people treat me like i am an idiot or not worth their time. i could post all the horrible things that people say and do to us…but i won’t…it will just make me more bitter. but there are our regular customers who truly care about us too-like phil and colleen who always ask about beniah and the new things happening with him. colleen actually started crying when another partner’s baby was visiting the store and she got to meet him. moments like these are wonderful-people caring about people. but the biggest reason is that i love my partners (co-workers). it has been especially great getting into a regular schedule where i work with the same people over and over again. we are getting to know each other more and more and it makes working through those tough times (w/rude customers) worth it. jeremiah, a co-worker of mine, posted about community found at starbucks recently and i was spurred to post on the same subject. so why am i back at starbucks? because i love my partners!
