Archived Transferring Stores Temporarily?

[soyaxo]

ASANTS. That might just be the answer, actually..

Here's my situation: I am currently in the south. I am considering moving back up to the north, back in my hometown, for personal family reasons for a bit of an extended period of time. I'd rather transfer stores than take time off work from Target altogether since there is a store in the area, but am having trouble finding information about if this is even an option. I dusted off my handbook from a bottom drawer in the entertainment centre, but couldn't find any information really relating to my inquiry. To be fair, the information is probably a little outdated now anyway. I have a store in mind, but would be living in my hometown again for about 4 months-7 months if I do decide this due to the circumstances. I don't work again until later in this next week, so I can't really talk to leadership at my store until then. I've checked, and there are openings for my position at this store in the north. The state pays $13 an hour for my position, although right now where I live I only make just over $10. Does anyone have any experience with situations like this? I would ultimately be returning here after everything, though.

Edit: I found a thread on another site with some information, but it was quite vague.

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

You can transfer to another store. Apply on ehr & ask your hr for help. You can take a leave of absence, too. But, if you get the job at the higher pay, you could back to your home store with that pay depending on the position.

 

[Yetive]

We have had people transfer like that for school. Your store has to approve it first. You may want to make a trip in to your store to talk to HR. Usually, HR will call the other store and get things started.

 

[SFSFun]

It sounds pretty similar to TMs who go to college out of state and work at another store during the semester. We had an intern who did that.

And as a bonus, you'd probably get to keep the higher pay rate when you move back.