I'm curious about doing an exchange...
I am an amateur barista and have been for 4 years. I was only briefly trained by a professional and everything else I know comes from experience and investigation. I feel I'm a professional among amateurs, but still want to know more. As a shop manager, it's been a few years since I've been around a better barista than myself, and I would like to take it to the next level. Now I'm getting the travel itch again and have been considering an exchange. I am still a little confused about how an exchange works, so if I could get some advice, that would be so helpful. And if there's anyone looking to do an exchange (within the US), it would be great to hear from you!
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Permalink Reply by illudereludere on
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Hi. I'm curious, and I'm in Hawaii. I think, if the details were clarified, perhaps we could do an exchange? Where are you at, anyways?
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Permalink Reply by Joe Marrocco on
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You are always welcome to come hang out with the Kaldi's Crew in S. Louis, MO. We have some pretty amazing baristas on staff, a solid training program and some of the most delicious coffees you'll find. We're also layed back and full of midwestern hospitality. I'm sure one of our staff has a couch or an extra bed you could sleep on. Let me know if you want me to seriously set things up.
Usually, for an exchange you would go to a shop and take the place of a barista who would go to your shop and take your place. But, you can also just crash with a company for a while and soak in their culture. This is much easier. Good luck in your search!
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Adams on
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Hi, I am just opening and don;t have any trained baristas yet. But if you want to come and see us grow for a bit, we are in South Florida, Coral Springs. When that weather gets cold...you know where the sun is :)
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Permalink Reply by Katherine on
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These all sound really great. Just found out we might be closing from jan-april (winter=no tourists) so i might just need a place to work for those few months. So, why not take a working vacation? Would it be a lot to ask from an employer to only work for three months?
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Well, It's tourist season in Florida those times and everyone here will be short employees. If you want to get back to me in September/October - after we have opened doors, we can talk about it!
Katy said:These all sound really great. Just found out we might be closing from jan-april (winter=no tourists) so i might just need a place to work for those few months. So, why not take a working vacation? Would it be a lot to ask from an employer to only work for three months?
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Permalink Reply by Zura on
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Hi Katy, i thought maybe you can help, becouse i ned some advice. i'm visiting my brother in Milwaukee, WI from europe and in school here for year part time, and want to learn somehow to be barista and make some great coffee for ppl, how it works for beginners? i would like to get trained first if its possable and than apply somewere, becose as i see a lot of coffee shops the looking for experienced baristas. thank you for your time. you can answer here or zuraeurope@gmail.com
best regards, Zura.
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