Went to the local coffee shop this afternoon, which happens to be a Starbucks outlet. While sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine, a young man who works there sat beside me and began talking. Turns out his name is Sean, and that he has been a barista there for about 14 months.
Sean had a lot of positive things to say about working there. In spite of only working part-time, he has access to a number of benefits, including medical and dental, as well as bursary programs and a good vacation plan. Clearly Starbucks is a corporation that values its employees and treats them well.
Together with his co-worker Christina (of whom I have already written) and another fellow patron by the name of Phil, who as it happens is also a writer, Sean is someone who makes going to Starbucks a rewarding experience for me. By Sean's own account, the people who frequent Starbucks are also a pleasant lot -- unpretentious and friendly. This jibes with my own experience as well. I guess there is something about going for coffee that makes it a relaxed and welcoming experience for most people.
Apparently the Starbuck's location that I visit is the oldest one in the city in which I live. It has been in existence for approximately 17 years, according to Sean.
Sean is modest when it comes to talking about what he does for living. He says the most challenging aspect of the job is preparing the lattes and cappuccinos for the customers. Nevertheless, he credits the company's excellent training programme for providing him his abilities as a barista.
All in all, a very pleasant way to while away an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon.
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