Days after espresso chain Starbucks pronounces a number of retailer closures nationwide, staff react to the surprising information on social media.

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According to a press launch on Sept. 25, Starbucks plans to shut round 1% of shops within the United States and Canada as a part of a “transformation technique. The closures included one in all Starbucks’ Reserve places in Seattle, the birthplace of the espresso chain.

However, staff say they didn’t obtain a lot warning.

How did staff react to the Starbucks closures?

Following the announcement, many Starbucks shops abruptly closed, leaving staff confused, as they stated that they had not anticipated the announcement to influence them. They share their experiences throughout social media, significantly on TikTook.

One Starbucks barista posts a TikTook, standing behind the counter in uniform and mouthing, “Same time tomorrow?” to her co-worker.

The digicam pans to her co-worker, who says, “There is no tomorrow.”

Then, the entire retailer’s staff hyperlink arms and run in a circle. On-screen textual content reads, “To every barista I worked with, I miss all of you,” with cinematic music enjoying within the background.

Another employee dances to Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” on the counters and tables of the Starbucks she labored at earlier than its sudden closure.

@mayamvdrrr actually thank God #starbucksclosing #starbucks #starbucksbarista #sbux #fyp ♬ They Don’t Care About Us – Michael Jackson

On-screen textual content reads, “POV they shutting us down.”

Another group of Starbucks staff filmed a video by which they stroll as much as the digicam, then flip away, making a dismissive gesture.

“Clocking in for a shift just to find out it’s your last day,” the textual content reads.

However, some staff say they obtained extra discover than others.

One TikToker claims she was given a two-day discover earlier than her retailer shut down completely after clocking in for a shift, an period of time many Starbucks staff say they have been additionally given.

“But when YOU leave you need 2 weeks no wayyyy,” a commenter replied.

Other Starbucks staff say they really feel “survivor’s guilt” as a result of their jobs weren’t impacted.

“My district escaped unscathed, but it breaks my heart seeing all the partners that loved their job and coworkers,” one writes.

“I feel like I’m having survivor’s guilt. Our store survived, but two in our district didn’t, and we don’t know if they lost their jobs yet,” one other employee shares.

“I’m on vacation and got the call 😭 I didn’t know Wednesday was my last day,” one other shocked worker shares.

What did clients consider the sudden closures?

In the TikToks’ remark sections, Starbucks clients criticize the corporate for its dealing with of the widespread closures.

“Watching this unfold feels like a nightmare! I’m so sorry this is happening and that y’all caught the brunt of it,” one writes.

“How can Starbucks expect me to give them another dime when their fired employees are so awesome?!” one other asks.

“Meanwhile they are building a new one down the street from my house,” one snarks.

“Lost too many baddies in this Starbucks war,” one other pines.

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