Starbucks hacks, as told by a Starbucks barista

Ah, Starbucks. Arguably the most popular coffee chain in the U.S., it is also unfortunately among the most expensive. To help you cope with the seemingly endless lines and overpriced drinks, one Starbucks barista has graciously revealed some awesome hacks to help you get the biggest bang for your buck.

When my best friend Sydney started working at a Starbucks in Nashville, Tennessee as a barista eight months ago, she fell totally in love with the company, its many perks, and of course, the delicious coffee drinks we all know and love. I interviewed her the other day to share her best Starbucks hacks with all you coffee lovers.

She also couldn't stop raving about how great of a company Starbucks is and how well they treat their employees. “They really believe in treating their employees fairly, which includes affordable health care options,” she told me. According to Starbuck.com,“Starbucks was one of the first U.S. retailers to offer affordable and comprehensive health coverage to eligible full-and part-time partners (employees) and their families.”

Other employee perks include Spotify premium and discounts on Verizon phone bills. Employees who work in company-operated stores are also eligible to receive an annual "Bean Stock" grant. So yeah, Starbucks is pretty great. Tell me something I didn't know.

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