So I talked to my manager at the end of June about transferring stores. The location I want is smaller, slower, and in a more convenient area. There are too many regulars at our store that have been rude, cussed at me, and thrown tantrums. I have less than 2 years until my degree is complete, and I really, really just want a fresh start to focus on school.

SM has been avoidant and difficult to communicate with over the past month and a half, and -finally- today I was told that my transfer was denied because I am being put on a 30 day performance review. I have no write ups or corrective action on my record, no customer complaints, and no issues with tasks not completed/money discrepancies. They mentioned things that can't necessarily be objectively measured, such as problem-solving(calling SM/DM too much when there have been no call/no shows and when our AC was broken were cited as examples) and partners not in position every moment, specifially, during surprise DM visits.

The other supervisor who is trying to transfer is being given misinformation(being told she needs to apply to every store as if she were a new partner?) and is also being evaded to the point where she is giving up hope.

I worry that this is another way of putting off my transfer because we are short-staffed, and that with these opinion-based requirements my SM can potentially put it off as long as she wants. I have little confidence that I will be allowed to transfer when the 30 days are up.

Any feedback, suggestions, or even commiserations are welcome. I -have- considered applying as if I were new and "quitting" my store or stepping down as shift temporarily just to transfer.