Buckle up!
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Every damn time them layoffs hit, I tell myself that's it, time to bail. But then I chicken out, thinkin' maybe things'll settle down for awhile. Except they never do. Next thing you know, another round hits even sooner, and here I am still takin'... — read more
When you can't even watch a Reddit video without being ashamed of where you work
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/1k2v75j/crazy_hail_storm_in_nebraska/ Top comment: State Farm: your roof damage is not hail related. Further down: That is exactly what they did to me. Had 2 storms in 2 months, and both claims paid... — read more
People who are quiet quitting
Are you really comfortable knowing other people have to pick up the slack for you? It doesn’t bother you that your coworkers have more on their plate because you’re not pulling your weight? I personally could never do something like that and still... — read more
I wouldn’t take a relocation package, even if there was one
Who in their right mind would move for a job these days? I’m supposed to uproot my whole family, have my wife leave her job, and force the kids to change schools - just to move to some hub and risk losing the job six months or a year later? The days... — read more
Geico hiring 1k in Dallas
Geico has posted they are hiring another 1k employees in Dallas. Geico offers pension to new hires and you can either start drawing at 55 or cash it out. They also offer discount on car insurance for their employees. They also offer the usual 401k... — read more
What happened to SF?
Been here 15 years and the last few years have been next-level dysfunction. Constant reorgs, zero communication, and whiplash "priorities" that change weekly. New hires think this chaos is normal, that's how long this circus has been running. At this... — read more
If I ran State Farm I would…
Finish the sentence “ If I ran State Farm I would…” Here is my completed sentence. If I ran State Farm I would end agency. I would cut layer upon layer of deadbeat useless management. State Farm needs to get lean and shed all the deadwood. 12th... — read more
Moving to Hubs
When will section managers be made to move to a hub? Some are already there and going into the offices. How can the company expect to get everything moved to the hubs when they don't even have the section managers there yet. Wonder if they will be... — read more
Future State was beginning of the end
And they’re tightening the micromanagement clamps even more!
Enterprise Technology Layoffs
I am hearing rumors that ET will be going into a new transition plan. Is anyone hearing about potential layoffs under this new leadership?
The Exec briefing was a clown show!
That was the worst Exec briefing that I have ever sat through. A few less brain cells after that one! JF, CS and KS are complete and useless reta-ds! Delusional! That was embarrassing to see JF up there! Fat arsss, pants too tight, shirt too... — read more
Looks like a voluntary round would be a big hit
So many folks seem to want to be laid off. So why not have a voluntary round? It's a win-win. People who want severance can get it, and people who want to stay don't have to worry about being cut. I'm among those who'd jump at the opportunity to... — read more
More layoffs in April
Anybody knows more about this?
Can’t beat them, join them!!
Just accepted a position with Progressive. It’s good to be on top!
Remember when.....
Does anyone remember when the rallying cry was Warren Buffet and Geico was going to pass us as the #1 auto insurer. Remember when F-ckta-d MT used that excuse to close all the offices, implement EOM, clean house in claims, disastrous hubs, all the... — read more
Finally!!
Justice to many.
RETIREMENT
Why not offer early full retirement and get all the old timers with the higher salaries off the books? Then replace those folks in the hubs. Instead of doing right by the employees SF has a bad reputation of sc--wing its employees. They instead... — read more
Here is something fun to think about!
We are demonstrating some of our system tools to offshore replacements, and a week or two later being told to give them ADMIN access. This should be fun to watch!
Same old force people out tactics
SF now placing more and more on tms in an apparent move to force them out. Will Sm's be made to move to hubs this year? SF is attempting to force out tm's and employees that are remote so they can replace in hubs without offering severence. My one... — read more
In Office changes
TM came back from meeting. PTO during in Office weeks will be tracked so employee will need to make up the any in Office days missed. Basically no more using PTO to avoid coming into the office.
EIP/MIP
Nope! The checkbook goes to the customers in the south with tornados first! If customers aren't taken care of and huge MIP/EIP given, media will pursue. California was just a snack before the meal.
Bad apples spoiling a bunch?
The writing is on the wall with the hybrid changes coming.
Wow.....
https://x.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1897348307132850487?t=W29ZATtSGHMwv95STWRcnw&s=19
Any news?
SMs and above are having off site meetings this week. Anyone hear anything? We did hear from our TM they are doing a hiring freeze basically and now you have to have a degree to be considered for leadership. Execs going crazy about the expense... — read more
work/life balance wtf
so just found out that if there is no capacity and you want to flex time and there is no time available TM cant ok anymore ... needs to go up the chain,,wtf!!!
I can't stand this horrible place!
I know it has been said a million times on here but I hate this place! Been here too long to leave and just trying to survive each day. It's hard to believe SF could become any more toxic but it has. Upper leadership is just the bottom of the... — read more
ET waste land
I've worked at SF in ET for 15+ years and this is the worst it has ever been. No one is engaged. Everyone is checked out just doing the minimum to get by. I know my team output has probably dropped 50-60% over the last couple of years. We don't care... — read more
MIP
What will MIP look like this year?
Can a large percentage of class be fired?
Currently working in underwriting. My class has failed observations a few times and on our final attempt. Can the company fire everyone who didn't pass on the last attempt? Over half the class failed.
DOGE should come to SF next
How much waste and inefficiency is there that are baked into the premiums?
How you can tell.....
How you can tell any company has problems is when it gets so big that leadership cannot get out from behind their desk and computer to personally visit and see their subordinates. It raises the question: What are they hiding? Can't say they don't... — read more
Pull this site!
This site, years ago, provided some timely information on changes within the Company. It has now deteriorated into a playground for two or three people that call each other names and bring politics into a non political topic. It is a poor reflection... — read more
G.J. Mecherel rolling over in his tomb.
Poor G.J. Started State Farm because he felt it was unfair for country auto owners to pay the same rates as city auto owners. Now G.J. rolls in his crypt as to what has become of his beloved State Farm. It hurts his soul to see the greed, arrogance... — read more
Hybrid Going away?
So I’m newly moved to a hub and have now spent a little over a year and a half going into the office one week a month. To me it’s terrible. Desks rarely operate at 100% (monitors, keyboards gone, CPU missing) and it is incredibly frustrating after... — read more
BUYOUTS? YES PLEASE
If State Farm offered buyouts would you take it?
New Year Wish!
SF was once a premier employer! We had awesome benefits including PSL, COLA, and performance cash/merit was excellent. We worked hard and played hard with many more good days than bad. If a member of leadership told you something you could pretty... — read more
The Great Rating ripoff
The title says it all. It appears they’re making up for the increase in salary in 24 by reducing ratings to deserving hard working employees. #getwhatyoupayfor
You play the game.....
SF has lived and died on "It's a business decision." Pulling out of California during the largest fire in history speaks volumes about their "All about me" attitude to both their employees and the customers. I hope they enjoy flying around in... — read more
The State Farm experience.
Move to Bloomington Illinois. Get forced to Rent from an honest local monopoly monopoly like young america reality that doesn’t paint over mold and does more than the bare minimal for their tenants (joking obviously) (also young america is ran... — read more