Look, like a lot of people I go to Starbucks on a regular basis, but where are they getting these morons?!?!?! In this bad economy you’d think there’d be plenty of well qualified, intelligent people in need of a job. So, why do they hire dumb people?
Here’s what happened today:
I got to the drive-thru and ordered a venti nonfat peppermint latte. I get them once a week. Normally I get a grande 1/2 caff skinny vanilla latte. I go to this Starbucks when I go to work and normally enjoy the experience. At least I did before I went on maternity leave.
When I got to the window the girl said “$4″ so I handed her a ten then she looked at me and said “was that a mocha or a latte?” Oh shit. I knew they screwed up. She looks at the other girl and tells her in her most pretentious voice, “I told you it was a latte!”
Just give me my fucking drink! I got 3 hours of sleep last night because my baby acted like he was starving. I need caffeine!
So, I’m sitting there for several minutes waiting for them to correct my drink. Of course, the lady doesn’t even tell me they screwed up or apologize for the screw up. I see her and the drink maker high-fiving (for what- being able to cross the street without getting hit by a bus or being able to walk the street without a helmet?)
After another couple of minutes the lady opens the window, surprised I’m still there and tries to sell me their new instant coffee. She tells me what a good deal it is. “Less than a dollar a cup!” I don’t give a shit! Why not give it to me for free since I’ve been sitting here now for 5 minutes! You’re wasting my time!
Finally, low and behold, my drink! She tells me have a nice day. I refrain from telling her to shove it and I drive off. I’ve placed my drink in my cup holder and after a couple blocks take my first sip. It was not refreshing and wonderful as usual. It was probably the second worse peppermint latte I’ve ever had. Starbucks should hire smarter people.
So, moral of the story is: don’t go to the Starbucks on Fulton Ave. anymore. Instead, I’ll be going to the one on Madison and praying they’ve hired smarter people.
