reflections of an ex starbucks barista : I worked at Starbucks for two years while an undergraduate, and it was the best job possible for that time in my life. I worked night shifts in a space where I felt I learned customer service, making drinks and handling situations. Thankful I worked in a store (and not a college campus), but instead dealt with wealthy Newport families. My manager loved me! I was the only barista in a four year university, working towards a degree. I was also the youngest at age 19, when I started. My manager loved Disney and we would even sing Frozen duets together. As I sat at this Starbucks counter (at the location near my home), I reflected. Often times, I miss the hustling and bustling environment - I was juggling school, work, and commitment to my fraternity. I miss making the drinks, I was really darn good at it as well. One thing my Starbucks didn't have was a drive through. I watched the barista work the POS system, talking to customers over the intercom for an order as well as taking money from a customer at the window. She was very busy, always moving, handing money and handing drinks off. I wouldn't be good as a drive through barista. In conclusion. I learned a ton at Starbucks and to this day, my favorite job.