Starbucks

"The only downside is the compensation for hourly managers is low compared to similar job"

"Great atmosphere, well respected, they promote women to leadership roles"

"Please remain aware of how your managers treat you compared to your male counterparts. This includes looking at who they ask to do cleaning tasks, who they write up more, who they push for a supervising position, and who they let get away with more unprofessional behavior. There were a number of times when a bunch of us were standing around because the store was empty, and I was the only girl in the group, but I was the one picked out to clean the bathrooms and floors while the boys did nothing."

"Starbucks is truly a great place to work if you fit in with your store. If you feel you don't fit in at your store, ask to transfer to another instead of giving up on the company. The raises, beanstock, and freedom of expression (watch out for that dress code though- don't ever think about wearing a happy color!) are unmatched from what I've seen. "

"The company is great and has wonderful benefits. The role of a store manager job isn't hard. Being on call 24/7 is too much though. You will get phone calls and messages at 430am-1030pm and it is always your responsibility to deal with even if you have a family or other commitments"