Is there anyone here who isn't on the verge of burnout?

Why do they dress poor Jake in clothes that look like someone's kid made them in Home Ec class?

When I read the posts of people who work in claims, I feel lucky that I don't work there. What I'm interested in is whether working in claims at State Farm is much more tiring and difficult than working in claims at competing companies? I have a... — read more 

Why does SF feel the need to build and maintain monster buildings in this day and age? In addition to the agent offices, there are huge buildings taking up space (Atlanta, for example)?

To all the newbies please know your mental and physical health will deteriorate over time handling claims. Know they only care that the numbers are met at all cost. Mgmt does not care about your mental or physical health. Being mentally tired over... — read more 

Are they laying off some of the sales leaders and VPs going into 2023/2024? I’ve been seeing and hearing less from our local Sales Leader lately and I’ve seen and heard of more becoming agents in a few states. They are also getting great books from... — read more 

This place is getting chaotic. It is no longer clear to me whether SF is even trying to fix the high turnover at all. Thoughts?

I honestly feel sorry for all those who put in so much effort thinking that it will be recognized and appreciated here. They often realize too late that it was all in vain, when stress begins to seriously affect their mental and physical health... — read more 

Just curious MGT when I worked at SF informed me verbally the OT outlook was going to end in August. This was in February shortly before leaving. How’s the OT?!?!?! assuming everything I got told was a lie at this point. Did it end yet?

I work at a competitor and we just found out we are about to go through massive layoffs for the second time in 3 years and I feel the company us completely sinking. I'm thinking of jumping ship. I actually like working in insurance. Would you... — read more 

How will I know when I’m going to be fired? My Pqstat is high and I’m constantly being grilled to work better, yet I get a really good review at the end of the year? I am so confused.:( my self esteem is shot. I feel worthless.:( the more I get... — read more 

Another colleague left yesterday. Just when I think that everyone who intended to have has left, someone else happens to leave. Is this trend of people leaving SF slowing down at all? Which part of the company has the highest turnover now?

For the last few years Claims had been made to work mandatory OT just to keep claims above water because of all the staffing issues. Most employees have been under pressure and have worked hard for the last 2 years. People are tired and burnt out... — read more 

I don't know what to think about hiring standards. Maybe it will sound arrogant, but my opinion is that most of the new hires wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to work here if they had applied several years ago. Can the criteria be any lower? It... — read more 

I work at State Farm and it is a total sh-t show! In 4 years they downsized the claims workforce by over 40%, took the savings and bought policies. Grew too much with cr---y business that is now having claims and we have been in mandatory overtime... — read more 

Is this a decent offer: State Farm, RD2, Software Enineer, $103K base, $10K bonus, total experience 3 years.

TIPSY-Announcement of future state model- Told how wonderful it would be! Con job! Scammed people to move and self-demote with the promise of future gain/promotions that never happened! State Farm threw hiring standards out the window! Disposable... — read more 

The problem is that most of you are trying very hard. I mean, trying is good, but here you can only get more work and be even more drained. The truth is that ever since I started working on autopilot, because SF does not deserve anything more, I am... — read more 

Having a hard time getting out of Claims after being a Claims manager for 7 years. Heard other depts think Claims managers are a joke. Is there any truth to that?

does anyone know if there's a way (or if they allow) early retirement and still receive unreduced pension?

I didn't think that the moment when I finally submitted my resignation would be happier than the moment when I first got the job and when I had high expectations from this place. Is there a better feeling than giving notice to the great... — read more 

No one wants to work here.

Has anyone else seen the Geico subreddit? There is corporate emails being sent company wide to help stop unionization efforts. Most of their people aren’t getting pay raises this year, and they are overhauling their 401k.

What is your opinion? Someone mentioned here that claims work would be much easier if the team environment would go away. I only somewhat agree.

How many of you log off for the day and find it difficult to sleep from the stress of the job in operations? How many of you are taking sleep aids? How many of you have to self medicate to relax? How many of you are having difficulty with... — read more 

The great deception

Have job offers for that Claim Team Manager posting gone out yet?

I have read about age/racial discrimination, but what about pregnancy discrimination? Is this also common and have you or someone you know experienced it?

So where did you end up going ? Did you go to Country or Progressive? What things do you like better or worse then SF? Recruiters are contacting me on LinkedIn for opportunities, but are things that much better with these other companies?

Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to my “career” on the farm.

So with the $1,500 claim bonus being paid out soon, what are peoples thoughts on more in the future? I think initially it was a short turn solution until people could be hired, the problem is so many people don’t stay in claims. The hubs outside of... — read more 

Sorry but I'm really irritated. I definitely decided to leave State Farm, and the reason is the manager who, for some unknown reason (perhaps out of pure animosity), does everything to make my work difficult. This is already the billionth time that... — read more 

Many people leave and it is crystal clear to us why. However, is it clear to those above? Because it seems to me that they think that this is almost a perfect workplace and that we should all be happy that we work here. When I gave my notice, my... — read more 

Its the staffing issues. One of the biggest issues the company is experiencing, which is causing side effect problems across the company. This is one of the unfortunate side effects. Some departments are so understaffed and in such a bad spot they... — read more 

Any tips for interviewing at statefarm coming from competitor company for a tech role

Everyone’s burnt out and the people who didn’t care before now care even less, leaving behind all their complex tasks so the people presented with a list of their out of goal will get it done! When will management stop being pi%#% and manage?!? — read more 

There are many people here who complain that they work very hard and those who complain that they are not adequately rewarded for that effort. If you know that you will not be adequately rewarded for your work, then why are you still working... — read more 

Hi I currently work at Allstate and have my final interview this week at statefarm. What are some cons and rumor about the company. Is it a good idea to jump the ship to come here. The role is in tech software engineering

I think that it is a part of State Farm culture, that managers complicate everything to such an extent that employees lose the will to work at all. Have you noticed that too? Why do the superiors have such a need to complicate things that could... — read more 

It is true what someone said that at SF they will do everything to make it impossible for good workers to get promoted. I am convinced of that and now I am looking for a new job. However, there is really no logic in the best employees generally... — read more