Starbucks CEO defends a cup of coffee costing $9
He says the customers needs to just not think about it as a $9 cup of coffee, you’re paying for the “experience” of getting a Starbucks coffee
“In some cases a $9 experience does feel like you're splurging, and then what that means is we have to make it worthwhile.”
He says Starbucks customers “want to have a special experience and regardless of what your income level is, in some cases, a $9 experience does feel like you're splurging — well, this is a really affordable premium experience”
How out of touch could a person possibly be…
@Sxnt1_Sxndxval Women are raised to “stash cash,just in case”. However, they should not be playing, struggling & broke.That’s deceptive. Nor should they strap heavy financial burden on the other. Knowingly,having a bankroll. I’m sorry you got played.But spared from a future financial nightmare
Acabo de cancelar mi boda, a solo dos semanas del evento, porque revisé el celular de mi prometida y descubrí que tiene una cuenta de ahorros secreta con más de $50,000 USD de la que nunca me habló. Llevamos tres años viviendo juntos y durante todo ese tiempo yo he pagado el 80% de los gastos, incluyendo la renta, las cenas y hasta sus vacaciones, bajo la premisa de que ella "apenas llegaba a fin de mes" con su sueldo. Incluso me endeudé con un préstamo personal para pagar la mitad de la fiesta de la boda que ella tanto quería, mientras ella decía que no podía aportar más porque estaba "en cero".
Cuando la confronté, no me pidió perdón; me gritó que yo era un acosador por invadir su privacidad y que ese dinero es su "fondo de emergencia por si las cosas salen mal", algo que su madre le aconsejó tener siempre en secreto. Mis amigos dicen que exageré, que al final es su dinero y que no hubo una infidelidad física, así que no debería tirar tres años a la basura. Yo siento que viví con una estafadora que me dejó cargar con todo el peso financiero mientras ella acumulaba una fortuna a mis espaldas. Ella dice que si la amara, su cuenta bancaria no me importaría. Yo digo que la confianza se rompió para siempre. ¿Ustedes qué harían? ¿Es válido tener secretos financieros así en una relación o es una traición total? Los leo.
@MrPitbull07 Congratulations! You have been declared an upstanding human worthy of the ultimate award, in the feline distribution system. May you and Sam thrive together.
This morning, I woke up to find a stray cat in my bed — completely unexpected. Turns out, the front door had blown open during last night’s windstorm.
I’ve shared about this sweet stray I call Sam — he’s a regular visitor. Every evening, like clockwork, he shows up at my side door, waits patiently, then comes inside for a few hours. He usually hangs out on the couch, has some food, takes a nap, and then heads back out.
But last night was different. It was pouring rain and really windy. I had stepped outside to grab something from my truck when I suddenly heard a distant meow. I called out “Sam!” and saw him come running down the street — absolutely soaked and looking miserable.
He followed me inside without hesitation. I dried him off, cleaned the mud from his fur, gave him something to eat, and he curled up for a nap before heading out again. I went to bed a few hours later.
At 5 a.m., I woke up for work — and noticed a fluffy ball curled up beside me. Still half-asleep and confused, I reached over to pet it, and it meowed. I turned on the light… and there was Sam, snuggled up in my bed.
As soon as I said his name, he perked up, crawled closer, and started making biscuits. I wandered the house trying to figure out how he got back in — and found the front door half open, blown ajar by the storm during the night.
Before I left for work, I sat down on the couch — and Sam came over, sat beside me, and gently held onto my leg like he didn’t want me to go
Credit: Tony smith
@mattvanswol Daytona Beach had an invasion, similar during spring break. Promoter never got permits, or proper security. The LEOs went in to gain control & stop the violence, shootings. This week Volusia County Sheriff files lawsuits against the promoters, for damages and re-coup expenses
🚨OH MY GOSH!!!
Two police officers were HOSPITALIZED and 9 people were arrested when over 1,000 "teens" rushed ICON Park in Orlando FL for a "teen-takeover" event.
Parents of the teens are now demanding POLICE OFFICERS BE SUSPENDED for "unnecessary force..."
WHAT??!!!!!!
@Notwokenow Sorry. I could not endure the whole video. How’d, betcha I know the end. FYI: most dating masks last 3-4 months before the real personality & character emerges…
@Real_Ames He neither look or behaves as remorseful. That kid will likely repeat his sociopathic actions. He needs to be arrested, & incarcerated. Save other animals & humans from being his next victims
🚨 WOW… THIS is how you teach a lesson.
A mom made her son pick up and DROP his own gaming system… the same way he handled her 4-month-old kitten. 💔 And now it no longer eats or walks.
Not yelling. Not excuses. Just consequences.
Now he knows exactly what that helpless animal felt in that moment… and why it matters.
Some people might say it’s harsh…
Others are calling it parenting done RIGHT.
What do you think — too far, or exactly the lesson he needed? 🤔
@1Nicdar Sad, that all that is all a condo canyon. The beach doesn’t get afternoon sun, causing the death of the vegetation, because the height of the buildings block the light. In the early 80’s the Army Corps of Engineers recommended No buildings on the east side of A1A.
@BTCBreadMan@MGBrcktt Give the MIL & wife the upstairs. Keep the basement paradise for yourself. Send an anonymous concerned citizen tip to ICE. Enjoy the blissful surroundings & view downstairs, as the feds are rampant upstairs. Or regret for eternity passing on a once in a lifetime property
Wife and I found an incredible house on 4 acres of land with a 3/4 acre pond. Significant upgrade from our current home/yard.
My mother-in-law who lives with us (for free) wants to veto it because her room would be in the basement. My wife is taking her side.
What do I do now?
@AllieJade1@GPAIndiana I stopped yrs ago. Look at the label. GMO ! Bioengineered. Chemically laced .
It is easy to make your own chips, in the air fryer or microwave. Google it !
It's a word we all know: shrinkflation!
Nothing is more annoying than watching the price of something go up while the amount of product you actually get goes down. Lay’s Chips and their sister products from PepsiCo have been highly criticized for massive price increases and shrinkflation tactics.
This guy shows that he bought a 1.5 oz snack bag of chips, and when he opened it, he was disgusted at just how little was inside. Frankly, at that point it’s not a snack pack - that’s the size you used to hand out at Halloween! Now it’s supposed to be a satisfying amount of potato chips. I don’t think so.
I’ve all but stopped buying chips anymore. How about you? Have you stopped buying these dreadfully overpriced items?
@financedystop Isn’t this the same dude that keeps shame posting regarding DoorDash/ UberEats costing him so much money w/o generating profit for his product, due to the service charges?? Maybe, it’s past time for him to sell and retire. Every business is struggling !
@iky_fwjett 🚩🚩🚩 listen to your intuition/ gut. You posted why ur considering break-up. You’ve recognized all the signs. He’s increasing his debt, looking for you to bail him out. Stop enabling his stupidity. Save yourself. GO!
Boyfriend wants to move in to pay off debt
I'll try to make it short. Been together for 4 years and he's always financially struggling despite having $250k sitting in crypto that he won't touch until the next " bull run". We have great chemistry but I have way more than him financially. He's always crying about debt and not having enough money and wanting a change for his life but his only change that he has done is work extra hours at work while I'm doing multiple things to gain income not including my job.
When I met him he was $25k in debt and now he's $50k in debt and says he wants me to move in with him to help pay down his debt. He says he wants to pay it all off in a year and when I ask him what's his game plan he says it's me moving in to save him money and me renting out my 3 homes on Airbnb. He has a son and most recently when I've gone over to his house it's messy and cluttered and he says it's because he is so busy working and he has no help. I have a son too but I have a feeling this is greatly going to benefit him as he'll have live in help to cook and clean while also paying his debt. He makes $5k more than me yearly and says that when I move in we'll live off one income and I'm like how when you're barely making yours on your own? I live very comfortable because I live below my means and before he realized he was in so much debt there were Amazon packages and purchases made just because they were on sale or it was something he absolutely had to have.
I want to break up at this point because all I see for my future is helping him, struggle and no real benefit here for me in the long run. What do you guys think?
I had a best friend who recently had a loss in their family. I'm feeding her cats while she is away.
Would it be weird if I tidied up her apartment while I'm there? Not that it's dirty! She had to leave in a rush to catch a flight. So like wash the dirty dishes in the sink, wipe down the counters. That type of thing.
I feel like if I lost a family member, coming back to a tidy home would take so much weight off my shoulders.
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@Afaer_Gemza Be watchful too on the mileage that is noted on the offer. Other Dashers, other than myself, has noted a discrepancy, after arriving to the drop-off. Especially if it is already a long distance. of course the stacking of orders; different pick-up & deliveries, but 1 base pay
DoorDash reported its full-year 2025 financial results on February 18, 2026,for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The company's GAAP net income was $935 million for 2025. significant increase from $123 million in 2024.
Revenue$13.7 billion,up from $10.7 billion