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I’m transferring to a store closer to where I live, but I can’t remember if I told my SM know (but I did bring it up with my SMA). Would I be okay? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by zambiers
For background: I currently drive 10 miles there and back to my current store. I was able to contact a store that is way closer to where I live. And my two favorite shift leaders know I’m transferring and so as my other partners.
The thing is when I was on the phone with the other SM, I told her that I told my SM that I let him know. But I don’t remember if I did let my SM know. Would I get in trouble? As in, would my SM still be okay with me transferring if it turns out I didn’t let him know?
Edit: I talked to my SM and the other SM and everyone is now on the same page. I’m going to my new store in September. Thanks for all the advice!!
The thing is when I was on the phone with the other SM, I told her that I told my SM that I let him know. But I don’t remember if I did let my SM know. Would I get in trouble? As in, would my SM still be okay with me transferring if it turns out I didn’t let him know?
Edit: I talked to my SM and the other SM and everyone is now on the same page. I’m going to my new store in September. Thanks for all the advice!!
Em1389 5 points 2y ago
Your current SM also has to actually approve the transfer. You can't just say you are transferring and it happens. Even if you have already talked to the SM of the store you want to go to and they said they would take you.
Your current SM can deny the transfer for whatever reason and then you can't transfer. If that happens then you need to take it up to your district manager.
Your current SM can deny the transfer for whatever reason and then you can't transfer. If that happens then you need to take it up to your district manager.
ab_solutelynot 3 points 2y ago
Your manager has to do paperwork to transfer you so they should 100% know if you are transferring
zambiers [OP] 0 points 2y ago
I did text my SM that I was transferring, and even told him which location. Because I work closings and he normally works openings/ midday, I don’t see him much. But would sending that text work? I sent him that text after I hung up with the other SM.
ab_solutelynot 4 points 2y ago
No there’s paperwork you both have to do. Your manager and you both have to sign transfer papers
theLegendairy1 2 points 2y ago
> would my SM still be okay with me transferring if it turns out I didn’t let him know?
No! Giiirl, read what you just wrote!! No boss, no matter what job, will be cool with you just disappearing when they expect a worker. This is not just a Starbucks thing. Did you think your current SM (or any boss) would just be like, “I wonder what ever happened to zambiers, they just stopped showing up for the shifts I scheduled them for. C’est la vie!”
Also, you started off your work relationship with your new SM with a lie! Your new and current SMs are direct coworkers, they have their own group chats and forums, they talk. So not only did you falsely tell your new SM you definitely notified your current one, you didn’t even bother going back to check with your current SM that you actually notified him, just so you could at least say you did what you said. It looks even worse that you told most of the partners but not your manager, not even a note. And the new SM’s first impression of you is that you will lie and say yes to her even if it’s not true.
Doesn’t matter why you’re transferring, partners transfer all the time. The onus is on you to show that you’d be a good fit for whatever store you want to transfer to. But the way you’re going about things is really messy and raises a lot of red flags about your overall professionalism.
No! Giiirl, read what you just wrote!! No boss, no matter what job, will be cool with you just disappearing when they expect a worker. This is not just a Starbucks thing. Did you think your current SM (or any boss) would just be like, “I wonder what ever happened to zambiers, they just stopped showing up for the shifts I scheduled them for. C’est la vie!”
Also, you started off your work relationship with your new SM with a lie! Your new and current SMs are direct coworkers, they have their own group chats and forums, they talk. So not only did you falsely tell your new SM you definitely notified your current one, you didn’t even bother going back to check with your current SM that you actually notified him, just so you could at least say you did what you said. It looks even worse that you told most of the partners but not your manager, not even a note. And the new SM’s first impression of you is that you will lie and say yes to her even if it’s not true.
Doesn’t matter why you’re transferring, partners transfer all the time. The onus is on you to show that you’d be a good fit for whatever store you want to transfer to. But the way you’re going about things is really messy and raises a lot of red flags about your overall professionalism.
zambiers [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I’ve never had to transfer before, so I’ve never been told the whole process. But thank you for telling me about this. What do you suggest I make sure 1) I’m being professional even though I messed up? 2) because I don’t see my SM that often, how should I get ahold of him to let him know properly?
What I know about transferring, is from my other partner who is also transferring. I did ask her about the process. Should you suggest that I ask my SM if I could talk to him about it, and explain my fault with the situation?
What I know about transferring, is from my other partner who is also transferring. I did ask her about the process. Should you suggest that I ask my SM if I could talk to him about it, and explain my fault with the situation?
theLegendairy1 2 points 2y ago
First of all, I want to commend you for wanting to own up. I understand that there's no malice behind your actions, you just didn't know better, that's why I was spelling out how it looks to the SMs. I don't know if it's too late for this situation, but it's a really good trait that you're willing to admit when you're wrong and how to do better.
The transfer process is one of those formal things that you have to go through certain steps, but they don't teach you about it until you have to actually go through it. Unfortunately, just because you want to transfer, it's not guaranteed. That's a big reason why you should have looped your current manager in as soon as you were sure you wanted to transfer - he could have told you about the basic process, and gotten the paperwork started, since he HAS to fill out paperwork as your manager because you are currently tied to his store and his staff, and that paperwork ensures you can get paid at your new store. Also, you have to convince your new store you'd be a good fit with their team. Just because that location would be ideal for you to work at does not guarantee you will be able to transfer there. When you found that store, they have A spot they can fill, but it doesn't automatically go to you.
He could also tell you no, he doesn't want to transfer you, for whatever reasons, but you pre-emptively told the other SM that you already got the green light. That's why that quick lie is causing you all this trouble. Obviously a face-to-face convo is best, but you could have left him a note asking for him to make time for you to talk about something important, or a similar text. Or you could have just written him a note as simple as saying "hey SM, I want to transfer - what do I need to do?"
I think at this point though, you need to have a face-to-face discussion with your SM to clear things up, so ask if he can stay later or whatever to make time for you, or come in a little earlier at the end of his shift. And be honest. Explain that you were really clueless about the whole transfer process, that your commute is an issue and that's why you started looking, that you didn't even realize that you should have communicated with him first but you realize your mistake now and you hope he can please, please still help you transfer. The way you went about things initially drastically lowered your chance of success. By now, the new SM has reached out to your current SM to ask about you as an potential employee, so the sooner you address this with your current SM, the less painful it will be. You need to salvage your reputation with your manager, basically. Good luck, zambiers.
The transfer process is one of those formal things that you have to go through certain steps, but they don't teach you about it until you have to actually go through it. Unfortunately, just because you want to transfer, it's not guaranteed. That's a big reason why you should have looped your current manager in as soon as you were sure you wanted to transfer - he could have told you about the basic process, and gotten the paperwork started, since he HAS to fill out paperwork as your manager because you are currently tied to his store and his staff, and that paperwork ensures you can get paid at your new store. Also, you have to convince your new store you'd be a good fit with their team. Just because that location would be ideal for you to work at does not guarantee you will be able to transfer there. When you found that store, they have A spot they can fill, but it doesn't automatically go to you.
He could also tell you no, he doesn't want to transfer you, for whatever reasons, but you pre-emptively told the other SM that you already got the green light. That's why that quick lie is causing you all this trouble. Obviously a face-to-face convo is best, but you could have left him a note asking for him to make time for you to talk about something important, or a similar text. Or you could have just written him a note as simple as saying "hey SM, I want to transfer - what do I need to do?"
I think at this point though, you need to have a face-to-face discussion with your SM to clear things up, so ask if he can stay later or whatever to make time for you, or come in a little earlier at the end of his shift. And be honest. Explain that you were really clueless about the whole transfer process, that your commute is an issue and that's why you started looking, that you didn't even realize that you should have communicated with him first but you realize your mistake now and you hope he can please, please still help you transfer. The way you went about things initially drastically lowered your chance of success. By now, the new SM has reached out to your current SM to ask about you as an potential employee, so the sooner you address this with your current SM, the less painful it will be. You need to salvage your reputation with your manager, basically. Good luck, zambiers.
zambiers [OP] 2 points 2y ago
So I was able to text my SM, and I did clarify (and I should have clarified in the OP this fact) but I wanted to be at the new store in September. My SM said to talk with our SMA and ask them about how they wanna do it. And if I have any other questions I can text my current SM. (My SM is out until next week which is why I texted him)
So I think I was able to clarify everything and now everybody is on the same page.
So I think I was able to clarify everything and now everybody is on the same page.
theLegendairy1 2 points 2y ago
Glad it worked out! Hopefully you're happier at your new store.
coffeesparklez 2 points 2y ago
Yeah, there is a form for you to print on the back of house computer that MUST be signed by your active store manager AND your district manager BEFORE the new store manager can transfer you.
Your shifts have nothing to do with any of it.
Your shifts have nothing to do with any of it.
Traditional-Bad3933 1 points 2y ago
This is actually hilarious. There is no way to transfer without your sm knowing. I mean how can you not remember having a conversation about a transfer. If you’ve gotten this far the other sm probably notified your current sm.
zambiers [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I forgot to edit this, but I already talked to my SM and the other SM so everything is okay rn.
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