On social media, many viewers were stunned after a Starbucks barista sparked debate by complaining about working hours.
On Twitter, the barista shared a viral emotional video discussing work conditions, which gained significant attention.
A Starbucks barista recently shared an emotional video detailing their struggles with work hours, leading to widespread attention and debate online.
The video, posted on Twitter by Sebastian Gorka, a far-right commentator.
This showed the barista’s frustrations with their demanding schedule and challenging working conditions.
Barista complained the scheduling challenges
In the video, the barista, who is also a full-time student, expressed distress over their 25-hour work week.
He demanded eight-hour weekend shifts. They described their work schedule.
He said: “I’m a full-time student, and I get scheduled for 25 hours a week. On weekends, I’m scheduled from open to close, which is eight and a half hours each day, both Saturday and Sunday.”
In the footage, the barista also voiced concerns about understaffing.
He noticed that during their shift, there were only four employees on the floor despite a high volume of customers.
They mentioned that only five people were scheduled, and one employee had to call out, exacerbating the situation.
Management issues and customer behavior
The video further criticized management practices. The barista claimed that their manager avoided shifts and was unhelpful.
They also described experiencing rudeness and misgendering from customers.
They expressed frustration about not receiving accommodations for being neurodivergent.
Additionally, the barista concluded with a sense of being overwhelmed. He revealed, “I don’t even know what to do anymore, I’m at my wits’ end with this job.”
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media
The video resonated with many viewers, especially those familiar with the financial pressures of being a student.
In the comment selection, some commenters sympathized with the barista.
They pointed out that balancing university work with a 70-hour work week is extremely challenging.
While another tweeted criticized those defending poor working conditions.
Addiitionally, some responses criticized generational attitudes towards workplace improvements.
One person said: Wowwwww! My 19 yr-old son works 60+ hours/week with no help or supervision.
A second wrote: I can still run circles around this generation. I’m 66 and unstoppable! Stop your cryfacing and get a life.
While a third commented: Really dude suck it up buttercup I worked 100 hour weeks before.
Another added: Whiney little oh lord I just cant.
Someone else said: Hey idea why not join the Army and get school paid for ask for Infantry.
Another added: OFGS the incessant whining & entitled attitude from this generation are just laughable. It’s called WORK. Do it and shut up.
The barista’s video has brought attention to the demanding realities faced by many student workers.
This sparked a broader conversation about work conditions and management practices.
What did you think about this incident?