Laeryken 5 points 4y ago
Do you have a relationship with your DM or a previous store manager you could talk to? If you just quit, they can put you as not rehireable. I’m pretty sure that people would abuse stuff like this. Realistically, if you want to transfer, an hour commute is a big part of it. Your SM probably just doesn’t want to lose someone during the holidays, which is understandable, but it happens. A partner is leaving us next week and transferring to another state.
The main thing will be finding a store near you that can take you. Go to local Starbucks near where you will be living, find a good one/close one, and try to meet the store managers. Explain your situation, talk about your experience and highlight your abilities (“I’m an amazing CS during peak” or “you can leave me alone on bar if it’s crazy and I can handle it”).
Having a specific destination store and a new SM there who is interested, plus the approval of your DM, are what you need to make this happen, NOT the will of your current SM.
star_pants 2 points 4y ago
If you're able to, why don't you take a "vacation"? You can take 3 weeks and do something else while you get transferred.