Companies sometimes use indirect methods to reduce headcount while avoiding the costs, public scrutiny, and legal risks associated with traditional layoffs. The approaches below are commonly discussed in this context. They are speculative, but... — read more 

Anyone sign the separation agreement and initial release? What if any concerns did you have with the document?

Working at the hubs is way better than Bloomington. fewer execs to su-k up to, nobody cares if you leave early. People are just way more laid back in general. hundreds of other employers in the area in case SF doesn't work out. The fact that people... — read more 

I'm tired of seeing employees blame each other based on age while the executives keep getting away with everything. We're not the problem here, the people running this company are.

Source below… Operator: Thank you for calling the FBI. Can I have a spelling of your first and last name please? Caller: First name is J, O, S, E. Last name is C, A, Z, A, R, E, Z. Operator: Thank you for that. Date of birth you provided was... — read more 

One of the strangest things that I’ve experienced at State Farm is the complete. disregard for anyone who has experience knowledge or wisdom with respect to being at the company for an extended period of time. Instead, we put an inexperienced people... — read more 

There is censorship here. Last post = Bad, bad decisions. Shame on you.

You should dr-g test all employees. Lots if twitchy tweekers in b1

Sat down with my leader today. Sounds like a step forward

Most of you seem to hate this place more than a healthy amount, and yet you are constantly worried about being cut. Why? Wouldn’t it be in your interest for State Farm to pay you to leave and find a place that would make you happier? It would... — read more 

Everything State Farm does is fake! It is all smoke and mirrors! This company does not do anything genuine for its employees and could care less about its customers. Do not trust State Farm for one second! They are as evil as evil gets! Just... — read more 

I can’t begin to say how ludicrous it is that tech services were outsourced. Ever since that happened it looks like the farm uses HCL Tech. Why can’t State Farm get its own people for tech support?? It’s taken me 5 days to get online. Supposedly... — read more 

Who you work for! Look into class action lawsuits. Look into who they advertise with. Look into how they respond to inquiries. Look into who they target. Gather that information then sit back and ponder if this is who you want to represent or... — read more 

Anyone have any insight for the new mile radius for the hybrid employee ??

I guess they will have the insureds take photo themself and send them in.

Didn’t realize that the board of directors chairman is the chief customer officer of Nordstrom’s. So someone with no insurance experience and no understanding of what reps go through is at the helm of the largest p&c insurer in the US. Sounds about... — read more 

no more pension, no more work from home, lower pay than competitors, no longer a chill place to work with Joe Park pushing for rapid innovation. Forced to live in Bloomington IL if you want to get promoted. Literally all of the reasons that made SF... — read more 

How many people are looking for another job? We all know they are getting ready to bring us back into the office a lot more next year. I'm going to quit...tired of paying tolls, gas, sitting in traffic and the environment is just completely toxic. ... — read more 

I have decades of experience at State Farm and literally if there was an embodiment of what toxic mismanagement is - it’s injury demand D1. I swear every time I try to have a glimmer of hope this company does something else to kick you while you’re... — read more 

Been quiet since the announcement to add jobs, add two new holidays and as we know,,,, not done yet! For the first time in a long time it actually feels like things are getting better.

I currently work at State Farm in claims. It is pretty draining. Most of the customers are ok but some just endlessly talk to where I can't even ask them questions or explain things to them lol. I like State Farm. The pay and benefits are great. I... — read more 

Can anybody in the know share more about it?

Do a significant employee cris, employees walking out, quitting, going out on short term disability, the company says they heard you. Issue with advancement, taking time off, pay etc. what do you think? Will they actually make things better?

They can't keep new hires. Employees are retiring and quitting. Everyone hates it. Not enough employees to do the work. Everyone is tied to their desk with constant threats on idle time. Constant changes being implemented making it impossible to... — read more 

Anyone who sits behind a CRT for more than 6 hrs a day is subject to serious health complications both mentally and physically and even moreso when the subject matter is depressing.

I think it’s about time to employ these “small” business losers and run it like a real insurance company

Love the fiction in these posts ... been a reader since covid. Keep the laughs going. I don't think I've read anything on here of any kind of accuracy. ET employee, 28 years

Anyone else see the news article out of Oklahoma City (KFOR news) uncovering emails from top executives related to SF claims practices Would not be surprised if some resignations and/or additional insurance commissioner investigations result from... — read more 

Please? I'd give anything to be shown the door with severance. I've grown to absolutely hate this place.

I'm beginning to hear more and more that the BPOs are not performing as expected. The hubs didn't perform as expected so why State Farm chose to go backwards and outsource work no one can explain, intelligently. to us. I guess we should feel... — read more 

For pension? I'd like to cash out and invest.

Maybe a GED

How does one go about filing a fair-treatment complaint at state farm? Hr doesn't seem to care and the blatant racism from a certain manager is unbearable.

Recently attended an Agency travel trip with the top SF agents in the company. The common feedback shared with Chairman’s Council and other executives during the trips sessions was agents have lost TRUST with SF senior leadership. Wow….That speaks... — read more 

Have anyone heard anything about life? Service to be exact? We have been told an AI system is being pushed to agents offices. Unsure if anyone has heard what’s going on over there.

Word on the street is some exec’s bonuses depends on large numbers of people getting fired or quitting. Just something I heard..

When will the layoffs pick back up again?

Why are Employment Layoff's increasing since 2025 (across the board) in every sector except Healthcare, and Education. The (Real) U.S. Economy is (Faltering) in (Many) ways, as seen in the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Foreclosure rates... — read more 

Praying for an exit package.

I do not know why, but something about every post here on this site brought me to this old fav video. Yeah, I am GenX, interpret as you want, its art, but relevent lol