My First Afternoon Shift! *ducks*

Today I worked from noon until six. I worked with almost everyone that was working at any time that day, as everyone's shift either ended or started during mine. This made things interesting, going through different personalities.

I learned a few more drinks today--mocha, white mocha, latte, caramel macchiato, strawberry lemonade, etc. The biggest problem I have is remembering the order of all the steps, but I seem to be getting that down. Wait, I take it back, the biggest problem is remembering the number of shots or pumps that go with each size. It doesn't help that it's always across-the-board...unless it's Drink A. Or Drink B. Or iced. *throws hands up*

One shift supervisor, JH, has been extremely helpful. Everyone has been very supportive and willing to answer questions, but he's been more of a teacher...more like David, actually (my stepfather, for those just tuning in). Firm but friendly; insistent that you do it on your own with as little instruction as possible, but willing to offer help when really needed; only answering questions when it's clear that you don't really have the answer on the tip of your brain. And, of course, ready to support and praise and assure you that you've got it down pat.

Tomorrow is another six hour day (11 to 5), then I get Tuesday and Wednesday off. Two days off in a row! Luxury!

If I had to choose, based on today and last week, between morning and afternoon shifts, I would be hard pressed. I like the idea of getting up first thing in the morning and going to work, being productive, and getting out with enough time left in the day to do other things, like go shopping or take some pictures, or just hang out without it getting too late. On the other hand, the afternoon shift seemed pretty relaxed, which lead to more training, what with not having a line of people to serve with a trainee slowing it all down trying to remember how many pumps a grande mocha gets.

Almost the entire week is afternoon shifts, with the earliest being from 9 to 2. So I have a week to experience that side of things before making up my mind...not that it'll matter, as I have essentially no say over what shifts I get. Which is fine by me, as long as I get more than 20 hours a week. :D

I will say one thing: being able to sleep past 9? Mahvelous.