Alright so this one will be a glimpse into corporate Starbucks. This is a place that i have a love hate relationship with. To look back over the past 2 going on 3 years id say over all i love it. My experiance at Starbucks has been challenging, fun, and stressful. I can tell you that ive learned a lot about myself, about others, and about the Lord. One thing that was ever so clear when i first started was this phrase “Ministry is work and work is ministry.” Im daily reminded of that.
I realized today that I expect grace and understanding from those higher above me. That i hope in the midst of their critizim, they give a little. Then im reminded that this is the world. They act out of wanting to please the one above them. I think in ideal circumstances that is an ok expectation to have on us…I think im mostly pissed that Starbucks is making a lot of money off of me and the people i work with. yeah, youre welcome. I don’t understand how one can work for the world and be a disciple. How do you do it? Im not saying i want this all to be easy or kosher…far from it. I am saying that at the end of my shifts i can’t leave what i experiance at work which inevitably means im left undone. From Starbucks mission statement to the drive it instills on its employees; it screems the gospel. How you act with customers, expectations on shifts, and quality work that is expected. You can’t work for Starbucks and not be changed…honestly. The one thing i forget though is how often im looked at. Everything i do is under the microscope. So anytime i mess up, i hear about it. There is no grace in this. Yea they may give you three strikes and youre out but they keep tabs. You are free to be yourself in Starbucks but with limitations.
Im learning a lot about myself at Starbucks, so much so i could fill up a book! I think i found my rebellous side mom! I want to rebel against what they ask of me. I don’t agree with all they do or ask of me. So where do i go from here? what does this all mean?
Scripture says What EVER your hands find to do, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART. (don’t quote me word for word). Im aware ive given only half my efforts lately…Here in the arms of Christ i know im forgiven…hopefully Starbucks will too. Im thankful for my job, in all its mess and glory. I am blessed beyond measure. So my best is to be given always…and then some.
So heres to you oh Starbucks! Get ready for full throttle all the way…
