How long before retail location transfer request possible??

[ChocoB]

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I was considering accepting a retail offer at one of the top 3 chains ( i have never worked for the company before), but the location is not my first choice. How long would I have to stay in my current location before trying to request a transfer to my preferred location??

 

[zelman]

I was considering accepting a retail offer at one of the top 3 chains ( i have never worked for the company before), but the location is not my first choice. How long would I have to stay in my current location before trying to request a transfer to my preferred location??

Indefinitely, unless you have something that says otherwise in writing.

Edit: just saw you were asking time until request, not transfer. If its the same district (same person in charge of both stores), I'd let them know that's your desire up front. If you'd be leaving your boss...I'd give it a few months. Bring it up in 3 months that you'd like to leave 3 months later.

 

[winnguyen]

Indefinitely, unless you have something that says otherwise in writing.

Edit: just saw you were asking time until request, not transfer. If its the same district (same person in charge of both stores), I'd let them know that's your desire up front. If you'd be leaving your boss...I'd give it a few months. Bring it up in 3 months that you'd like to leave 3 months later.

Where you hired as a floater? and want to change to a nearby district?

 

[ChocoB]

Where you hired as a floater? and want to change to a nearby district?

I was hired as a floater in the midwest, but my home state is on the east cost. I was just wondering what the protocol is? how long should I stay in my current district? what do most people do? after a couple of months if I see an opening in my home state, should I speak to my district manager or the dm in my desired location first?