I currently work at Panera Bread, but I want a new job. Should I quit and apply to Starbucks?

Question

I'm thinking of getting a new job. I've been at Panera Bread for about a year and a half and it's getting a little dull. I'm a teenager that will be able to work only one day a week and holidays, except for in the summer in which i'll be available a lot more.

Is there anyone that works at Starbucks that knows if they would allow me such low hours a week? Is it a good job? Will I get paid a little higher since I have experience in the cashier, dining room, and barista area?

Thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

ditto what michael k said plus: going from Panera to Starbucks is EXACTLY the SAME job for EXACTLY the SAME money. If you are bored at Panera, you will not be helping yourself. All you are doing is trading in a boss who knows you and is willing to deal with your scheduling needs for one who might not.



you're a high school senior applying for college, that means you'll only be there for another year anyway, and it's only one day a week. shouldn't be that hard to just put up with it. another thing to keep in mind -- if your boss is willing to keep you around one day a week that means you have their respect.



remember -- with this job scarcity, keeping someone around with such limited availability job means taking shifts away from someone who does need the job and wants to work more. there are only so many shifts. if they are doing that for you, you must be worth something to them. it also means you are far less likely to get hired somewhere else since there are people lined up around the block who really DO need to work and are willing to offer better availability.



also, when you get to college, if you need a job, you have an in: a good reference, no need to be trained, probably still on the books. there are paneras all over the place.



i would stay at panera. you have a lot more to lose if you quit than you would gain by looking for another job. it isn't the last job you'll ever have -- but it could be a good bridge to help you get to the next part of your life.

Answer 2

A word of advice. Panera as a business is doing well. Starbucks is closing stores and laying off people, so make sure the Starbucks you are intersted in, is a very busy one. Also, have you approached your manager at Panera and asked if you could diminsh your hours to fit your heavy AP load? good luck

Answer 3

I understand that you might be getting bored, but you have to understand that 1, jobs are scarce these days so quitting one before you get another is a HUGE mistake. 2, your available hours are practically none at all. Apparently, where you are now are accomodating you. And 3, no, they will not pay you more because you have experience. They will pay you starting wage just like anyone else.

Answer 4

Most employers are not going to want to train and schedule an employee that can only work one day a week. Why can't you work a couple of evenings a week and one or two days on the weekends?