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How do I approach my SM about transferring when the reason is because of her? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Mnmpringles
I don’t even know how to approach her about transferring anyways but especially not when I don’t have another, less offensive reason. Another shift lead asked to transfer for the same reason, I believe she just said that she wanted to transfer without reason and was just straight up told “No”. Honestly I wouldn’t even mind demoting back to barista just to be able to transfer more easily. I just want out, but I don’t want to actually quit Starbucks, I’m doing SCAP and the IRA, etc etc I’ve been with Starbucks awhile, I don’t want to quit but I will if there is no other option left.
rudebii 36 points 9m ago
Lie. Lie a lot. Your SM is the first person that needs to be convinced and holds a lot of control over a transfer.
Come up with some fiction. Your new doctor is over by the new store, you're helping out a relative that lives across town with their new baby, whatever.
Come up with some fiction. Your new doctor is over by the new store, you're helping out a relative that lives across town with their new baby, whatever.
Mnmpringles [OP] 13 points 9m ago
Yeah my grandparents live a town over, I could maybe say that im moving in with them to take care of them in their old age? I don’t know, I hate that I have to do this at all, our store used to be so nice our SM has just been awful the last few months
Mnmpringles [OP] 9 points 9m ago
She knows I’ve been unable to move away but I might just say my entire family is moving in with them?? I don’t know, I guess I’ll have to come up with something
yungfroggie 11 points 9m ago
make something up. oh i’m moving. my availability will be changing and doesn’t fit the needs of the store. you want to go to that store to fix it up or something
Mnmpringles [OP] 4 points 9m ago
I unfortunately can’t say that I’m moving because she knows too much of my life situation right now that doesn’t allow me to move, and she’s already pretty good with handling availability (that’s the only thing she’s good at). And I thought fixing a store was more of a recruitment thing not a “I found this store and I want to make it better” I don’t even have a specific store in mind and they’re all so interwoven around here that saying that might offend a different SM 😭
BlackberryOpposite31 3 points 9m ago
Is there a store closer to your home? Maybe that could be your reason. Or if you’re in school and there is a store that would be closer to your school. You could also say that you have had issues with customers/partners making you uncomfortable and you would rather transfer than continue dealing with that.
Mnmpringles [OP] 5 points 9m ago
Unfortunately this store is the closest to my home rn, it’s only 5 minutes away and I’m doing Arizona State online through the Starbucks achievement plan. I could probably come up with a partner I don’t like but that’d be pretty difficult the only coworker I don’t like is in fact the SM because she treats the shift team like garbage. Thank you for the suggestions but I might just have to suck it up and say that I want to transfer and if she asks why say it’s because of the fact that I feel like I’m being consistently gaslit, berated, and unappreciated at this store by her and either that stops, I transfer, or I quit
testingaurora 4 points 9m ago
If you're willing to possibly lose the job, I would ( in a calm, kind and respectful way) be honest. Tell them they make you feel uncomfortable, unappreciated, etc when they do X Y Z. If possible, giving examples may help her gain perspective and reflect next time she treats someone like that. She shouldn't be able to fire you for that but if worst came to worst and you get screwed , at least this SM will know their behaviour is hurtful and may think twice about bullying next time.
Maybe you can say someone in your workplace makes you feel uncomfortable but you want to keep their name anonymous and tell them how you're treated by this person and describe her own behaviour to her without pointing the finger right at her. Or maybe you could describe and give examples, best case she would be like "wow that's unacceptable, what terrible behaviour" and then reveal you're talking about her and watch her brain scramble to make sense of the world.
However if you can't lose the job, can you find someone at your store that you "fraternize" with so you feel you need to transfer to keep it out of the workplace... just trying to think of something that keeps you compliant and following the guidelines as a reason you have to transfer
Maybe you can say someone in your workplace makes you feel uncomfortable but you want to keep their name anonymous and tell them how you're treated by this person and describe her own behaviour to her without pointing the finger right at her. Or maybe you could describe and give examples, best case she would be like "wow that's unacceptable, what terrible behaviour" and then reveal you're talking about her and watch her brain scramble to make sense of the world.
However if you can't lose the job, can you find someone at your store that you "fraternize" with so you feel you need to transfer to keep it out of the workplace... just trying to think of something that keeps you compliant and following the guidelines as a reason you have to transfer
FeltObject876 3 points 9m ago
If she tries to deny it and say you’re lying about moving call PCC, I’m pretty sure they can’t deny your transfer if you’re in good standing and are “moving”. If they push say the situation changed suddenly and that’s all you feel comfortable sharing at the moment. Also don’t feel afraid to go above their head, depending on how your DM is. But PCC is partners best friend for transfers, if you’re in good standing.
Personally I would avoid saying you want to transfer because of them, that could cause a negative reaction and potential retaliation.
Once you transfer you could always send an email to your DM and hr for your district as well informing them of your concerns in the store, that way people are also made aware of it.
Personally I would avoid saying you want to transfer because of them, that could cause a negative reaction and potential retaliation.
Once you transfer you could always send an email to your DM and hr for your district as well informing them of your concerns in the store, that way people are also made aware of it.
spicedtear 3 points 9m ago
I did mine today and just wrote personal reasons
Ceramicusedbook 3 points 9m ago
"I'm moving so this store is too far to get to. The uber would cost me a fortune."
Mnmpringles [OP] 3 points 9m ago
She knows that due to certain circumstances I am unable to move right now :/ the main issue isn’t really the reason, I think I might be able to say that I want to transfer and if she asks why I could just say it’s not something I wish to disclose/discuss, but then she might just say “no” like she did to the other SSV that tried to transfer without giving the reason. The other shift lead also went to the DM afterwards and he just sent her back to our SM
Ceramicusedbook 3 points 9m ago
You could still say you're moving in with your family member to help care for them or something. Just lie, really. It's stupid she's able to say No.
Mnmpringles [OP] 4 points 9m ago
Yeah I suppose, I just hate that I have to lie in order to get transferred because she’ll just say no otherwise. She may still say no but if so then I can go to the DM and explain that situation and maybe then there might be consequences
Melp87 2 points 9m ago
Connect with your DM and explain in starbucks language that your current store isn’t supportive to your partner experience? If you need help, use the barista (or ssv) approach guide as a tool. Keep it brief and honest but don’t feel like you need to explain yourself too much either. Best of luck!
bestowcurse 2 points 9m ago
I told my manager I'm moving and need to move to a store that's closer to the place I'm moving to lol. Just lie about it when it's like that.
Big-Entrepreneur9086 2 points 9m ago
in the same boat, just said the other store is closer for me and an easier commute
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