1. First and foremost, baristas already make bank.

munchies.vice.com

2. So it’s not like they NEED tips to supplement their income
I spent 44 hours at work last week. I am a barista who makes less than $11/hr. What have I done to myself?
emmaceratops

3. They have literally the easiest job on the planet

kimc40744d80c

4. They just pour coffee for people. That’s it.

This is what happens when I’m in a rush by myself lol
psykodelikhaze


TFW you’re at work but the Mop Bucket is always watching
sgtsugarb

5. Not to mention, being a barista is a zero-stress job.

kaseystratton


That awkward moment when you just want to jump behind the bar and help.
kaseystratton

6. Their hours are great.

Is it bad that I’m already looking forward to taking a nap tomorrow?
kayyylapeterson

7. They never have to work nights or weekends

Just your local barista looking dead xox we luv night shift
devilsvirtue

8. They get a ton of great perks
Perks of being a barista
1. The occasional person who isn’t rude to you
2. Tips
sydniblood

9. FOR FREE. Can you believe?
Getting asked out by creepy old men…perks of being a barista.
boysandburritos

10. Their customers are always kind…
Behind a lady at Starbucks, when she realized they were out of the sandwich she wanted she threw her drink at the barista & stormed out
morgs_hope

11. …and so appreciative…
At Starbucks. Some lady is freaking out yelling “You are the slowest barista on this planet!!!!”
ijustine

12. …and not-at-all weird or complicated

So this is happening…
juls_cool

13. They do the bare minimum and not a bit more

luke__1125

14. They don’t really care about their customers at all.
Moment of the week: my barista came out from behind the counter today and hugged me for being a “little ball ball of sunshine”
katieearrnold

15. So keep that extra dollar in your wallet — your barista doesn’t need it.
Gave my barista a $40 tip bc i just felt lead to do so & he started tearin up & said that he had prayed for exactly $40 to pay his rent with
anthonyforreal

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