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Job security at Starbucks - what's the real deal?

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·53d ago·1 comments
Seriously, what is going on with job security at Starbucks right now? I've seen articles and posts mentioning nationwide cuts and store closures, but my manager is giving us the usual 'business as usual' spiel. It's hard to ignore the chatter, though. Are people getting warnings? Are shifts being cut mysteriously? Or is it just a lot of speculation flying around because of the company's recent performance? I'm in [mention general region/state if comfortable, e.g., the Pacific Northwest] and things feel relatively stable on the ground, but the lack of transparency is unsettling. It's tough to plan anything when you don't know if your store is even going to be around in a few months. Anyone have direct experience or confirmed info about what's happening at the store level? Trying to separate fact from fear.

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·53d ago

I'm in the Midwest and it feels like there's a lot of smoke and mirrors happening. While corporate might be saying one thing, the reality on the ground seems different. I've noticed some hours being quietly trimmed, and shifts that used to be open for grabs are suddenly harder to pick up. It’s not outright layoffs yet, but it definitely feels like a tightening. I'm trying not to panic, but it's hard when you hear whispers and see subtle changes in staffing levels. Hoping for some clarity soon.