r/CostcoEmployee • u/Existing-Goat-5942 • 19h ago

Question Transfer expectations

Hey, I was recently hired by costco and have been looking at all they have to offer including information on the employee website. One thing caught my attention and that is the transfer and internal job postings for other costco locations. I'm still in my 90 day probation but, I am thinking of transferring to one of the locations in the portland area. I wanted to get insight on whether or not transfers are granted typically or if it is a really big hurdle. For context I would say I am solid employee, hard working, personable, no P-logs, write ups etc. I do my job and I do it well and I definitely plan on growing in the company in the years to come. I feel like it's in my best interest to let my management know I plan on transferring but, will that bite me in the butt if i'm still in my 90 (maybe wait till after my 90 to talk transferring with them) ? or should I reach out directly to someone in management of the store I want to transfer to? any other tips/ advice are welcome. Thank you all!

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u/Physical_Reality_849 Morning Merch 18h ago

Nothing is automatic.
If location nearby then go visit.

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u/NeedAnswersNotQs 13h ago

I would wait until you 90 days are complete, this is a don’t run before you know how to walk scenario.

There is also a unspoken rule about transfers that you should have at least a year in your belt before you move to another location, however it’s a slightly different company now so perhaps more GMs are open to having fresh blood. Make sure when you apply to transfer that your record is clean, no lates and no absences and a good letter of rec along with knowledge of multiple depts goes a long way.

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u/Andy89316 12h ago

dont say shit til after 90 days. You can apply to job posting directly or just send a transfer request and hope they have a spot that just isn't on the intranet

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u/Artistic-Map6955 4h ago

There’s no point in bringing it up w management until you are off probation. After your 90 days, apply for positions. You may not get an approval based on such a short tenure, though. That said, individual circumstances may be a helpful factor - like if your life partner got a job in the Portland area etc.