Also, the DM signs off on transfers, not the SM, so even if your SM gives you shit about transferring (which sounds like their modus operandi given their strict time off policy), it doesn't really matter, just reach out to your DM. The SM at your new store will usually talk to your SM basically just to ask "do you approve the transfer (aka is the partner leaving on good terms), and "Is that partner a good worker?" but that's about it. I was surprised at how chill some SMs were about the transfer process. One SM that I called to talk about transferring was just like "oh, you want to transfer? Great, I'll fill out the paperwork," without really asking me anything.