Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
On creating a long-term career as a coffee roaster
Working as a roaster is hard, and many roasters face challenges when trying to build a lasting career in the roastery. From compounding physical effects to hitting a salary ceiling to burnout, there are many reasons we lose good roasters after a few years. But if you're a roaster and you want to continue to be, there are a few things you can do to prolong your tenure.
02:35 Physical health
04:54 Workplace culture
06:19 Professional development
08:18 Burnout
09:22 What you can do
This is my last video in a series on roaster health and wellness, and this time we're talking about longevity (based on and article I wrote in Roast Magazine September/Octover 2025). Read the full article for more info.
*NOTE: This is not an exhaustive explanation of everything that can lead to a long career as a roaster. Each person needs different things to stay engaged and moving forward, so make sure to take what's useful and leave the rest.
*LAST NOTE: It's also totally fine to leave roasting if that's what you want to do. Sometimes we outgrow jobs we've loved. Sometimes our aspirations change. If you choose to leave roasting, no shade! Do what works for you and keep on learning.
On creating a long-term career as a coffee roaster
Working as a roaster is hard, and many roasters face challenges when trying to build a lasting career in the roastery. From compounding physical effects to hitting a salary ceiling to burnout, there are many reasons we lose good roasters after a few years. But if you're a roaster and you want to continue to be, there are a few things you can do to prolong your tenure.
02:35 Physical health
04:54 Workplace culture
06:19 Professional development
08:18 Burnout
09:22 What you can do
This is my last video in a series on roaster health and wellness, and this time we're talking about longevity (based on and article I wrote in Roast Magazine September/Octover 2025). Read the full article for more info.
*NOTE: This is not an exhaustive explanation of everything that can lead to a long career as a roaster. Each person needs different things to stay engaged and moving forward, so make sure to take what's useful and leave the rest.
*LAST NOTE: It's also totally fine to leave roasting if that's what you want to do. Sometimes we outgrow jobs we've loved. Sometimes our aspirations change. If you choose to leave roasting, no shade! Do what works for you and keep on learning.
