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they may create a lot of jobs, but they aren't *good* jobs. they get a lot of good press for their policy of "full time benefits for part time work" but actually have quietly changed their policy to no longer hire anyone for over 12 hours a week, or under 34 hours, effectively eliminating the part time benefits employees.
it doesn't strike me as remotely out of corporate character for them to sneak in and try to steal back everyone who left for greener, more independent pastures.
in case you hadn't guessed, i'm a former "partner," let go for blowing the whistle on a manager who was a serial sexual harasser.
there is just nothing clean about this company, and they don't deserve a dime of your money.

kalamazu at 12:28AM on 07/20/09

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Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo

they may create a lot of jobs, but they aren't *good* jobs. they get a lot of good press for their policy of "full time benefits for part time work" but actually have quietly changed their policy to no longer hire anyone for over 12 hours a week, or under 34 hours, effectively eliminating the part time benefits employees.
it doesn't strike me as remotely out of corporate character for them to sneak in and try to steal back everyone who left for greener, more independent pastures.
in case you hadn't guessed, i'm a former "partner," let go for blowing the whistle on a manager who was a serial sexual harasser.
there is just nothing clean about this company, and they don't deserve a dime of your money.

kalamazu at 12:28AM on 07/20/09

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Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo

If anyone finds out where the 3 are, please post it. It was not clear to me that all would have the same name. The "15th Avenue" is over on Capitol Hill, yes? But there wasn't other info.

I live in SEattle. Until recently I drank at Starbucks as I like their coffee. However, since the one shop nearest me (which isn't very near) is 2 blocks from a Peet's, I'll go there. Otherwise, it's the one in the grocery store. I have a choice of at LEAST seven independent coffee places within something like a half mile, I'll survive. I do NOT like manipulation. I do NOT like fakery. This reminds me of those damn cigarettes that were marketed as if they were made by a guy in his back yard.

Anyone want to start a pool on how long this new sad idea will survive?

Fluffnik at 12:59AM on 07/21/09

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Is this un-branding? I live in Seattle, and I can only suspect that they are trying to fool customers into thinking that they are a cozy little independent espresso joint just like the ones in my neighborhood here in the Greenwood District.

It's ludicrous!

Stushi at 7:32PM on 07/20/09

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