Time to go look for remote jobs out there! Grandpa Farm is not embracing it but many other companies are! Go get it folks!
Worst year since I started working here
I've been here for a little over six years. For me, this is the worst year at SF so far. How about you? I thought 2022 would be much better.
Overworked
State Farm is not my dream job, but let’s just say I don’t complain about the amount of work I have to do. Yes, I work a lot, but I like my job, so it's not particularly difficult for me. There are many here who say they are overworked, but that is... — read more
Tell us you hate us without telling us you hate us
100 year celebration gift for the red headed stepchildren- aka remote. 45 cents worth of cookies!
Would you become an Agent?
I was recently contacted by a recruiter to become an agent. I found this site doing my research and due diligence. Wow, I didn’t expect this many workers at State Farm this upset! In todays environment would you become an agent?
Just WOW!
Today was the best day at SF in a long time! My jaw dropped when MT rolled out ED! (Almost like when Obama rolled out Clinton to save his presidency) Holy sh-t! For all the new folks that is what an actual real SF CEO looks, acts, and sounds... — read more
What are the consequences on not accepting to be overworked?
As work just keeps being added and as management proves that they don’t give a rat's a-s about us being overworked and burned out, I was wondering what would happen if I just refused to do all the extra work and just kept doing my usual amount at a... — read more
Culture is toxic
I guess it's not equally toxic in all departments. Everyone complains about the unhealthy atmosphere but everyone in part contributes to making this place even more toxic. Rarely does anyone try to make this a nicer work environment. What do you... — read more
Is this a good time to change jobs?
I hope that it will not happen but I think that recession will be very hard to avoid. Some of my colleagues are already saying that there could be significant cuts. I’ve been here for six years and I’d love to look for another job, but I’m unsure... — read more
Competent employees bother them
There is less and less space for talented and competent employees here at State Farm. It's been very noticeable for some time now but why is it so? I don’t know the reason, but I know for sure that it doesn’t lead to a bright future for this... — read more
If you were the CEO, what things would you change?
What'd be the first thing that you'd chane as a CEO?
It's becoming impossible to get the workload done
At least in my case it is. I am increasingly struggling to get done the overwhelming workload, although I have enough experience in my job. For now, it seems to me that there is no chance that the workload will become smaller? I would love to leave... — read more
Let your feet do the talking! Sc-m bags!
I cancelled my SF insurance a long time ago...but definitely would know if I hadn't. Be sure to tell the agent why when you do! State Farm, since 2017, has eliminated almost 17,000 jobs. They used deceptive and illegal practices to force older... — read more
So many toxic people at State Farm
I've seen decent people join State Farm, and after a year, they're unrecognizable. It could be that State Farm brings out the worst in people or something else entirely, but most who work here morph into hateful, toxic individuals not long after they... — read more
Like a Creepy Neighbor
How many cancellation are agents getting today? Bigot Farm has been top 10 trending all day. https://www.foxnews.com/media/state-farm-consumers-research-neighbor State Farm accused of pushing LGBTQ+ books on kids, Consumers’ Research launches... — read more
The results are yet to be seen
State Farm is becoming a place where everyone who is capable and has knowledge is undesirable. The consequences of replacing experienced employees with mediocrities that cost less are already starting to be seen and will become even more obvious... — read more
Executive Briefing
What did everyone think? I would be sh-tting myself if I was in Personal Lines Auto Underwriting and the automation! I like Tipsy's comment about this is for the "long term" good of the organization and for our growth plans. You f-ckers have about... — read more
Similar issues across the industry
I would most like that not to be the case, but I think I would have the same problems with most other companies in this industry. For a while I was actively looking for a new job but I stayed here for the reason that I didn't find much better... — read more
Grandma's chocolate cake!
State Farm Chocolate Cake Recipe: Tell everyone they have to move to a hub and reapply for their job. Dump all the experienced employees and high salaries for id--ts and low pay. Work them all to death/miserable, make them leave, and keep... — read more
STATE FARM NOT INVITED!
Today American Idol came to Bloomington/Normal to do a story on the "hometown" of one of the top 3 finalists. State Farm was not invited to the party. Many other local businesses were featured. Rivian was part of the parade! Heard the State Farm... — read more
In all seriousness.............
I started SF in June 1985. I never got promoted as I truly believed and still believe the service SF promises to deliver is done by the claim specialists who day in and day out. The claim specialists are the heart and backbone of State Farm. My... — read more
I feel bad for those who have been here for decades
You have watched over time as a once great company morphed into something unrecognizable and I can't even imagine how that feels. I've been here for five years and I only know the bad, which makes it easier in a way. Those who have known the good... — read more
Time for them to unlearn fear-based management
My colleague got a new job after only a few weeks of job hunting. If I were making decisions around here, I would try to keep an employee like him in all possible ways. How did State Farm try to keep him? Not through healthy motivation, but through... — read more
Top 5 Bonuses! Modern day indentured servitude!
MT. $24 Million PS. $20 Million CS. $16 Million RH. $15 Million MS. $10 Million The TOP 5 bonuses for SF's Execs! Think about this the next time you are doing "non-optional" OT or get your raise that doesn't even keep pace with... — read more
If they want me to work harder, they need to pay more
The load is getting bigger, and I'm getting paid almost the same as when I had much less to do. They should either reduce the workload or give us a adequate pay for all the extra work, because otherwise, who will stay here if elsewhere they can be... — read more
Union!
How do we employees unionize? It needs to be done!
State Farm raises rates because of claims cost.
So SF is raising rates for the 2nd time this year in Illinois because of rising claim cost. The company lost up to 50% of their claim handlers in some segments, and then waited until the last moment to hire new staff. Of course this will be... — read more
CISO Email…
The CISO sent an email in regards to an email sent via a former information security employee on 5/2. The email apparently detailed the former employees experience. Does anybody have additional information on this?
Internal job postings
Although I've heard from many that it's not easy to get an internal job, I would like to give it a try. However, I really don’t know how to tell my boss that I’m interested in the position without complicating my relationship with him. Any advice? — read more
It’s happening. Beware of your health
WFH workers may fail to take appropriate breaks leading to fatigue. As a result, injuries may occur, including carpal tunnel, neck pain, back pain, and posture issues. Musculoskeletal disorders annually exceed $50 billion in workers’ comp claims... — read more
How do you cope with job related stress?
I don’t know anyone here who isn’t under a tremendous amount of stress. I think it would be interesting to analyze the number of those who ended up with stress related illnesses while working at SF. I work in claims and stress is inevitable here... — read more
Bonus is bogus!
Company made $17B last year. could’ve easily doubled everyone’s bonus and still had $16B left. What a joke
Pay gap
I don’t really care what the CEO’s cash payout is as long as I’m happy with how much I am personally compensated for the amount of work I do. However, since I work enough for two people and get paid for one, such a huge pay gap between leadership... — read more
$24 MILLION!!!
Read this article about the salary for Sir Tipsord. $24 Million! And the rest of the organization being told to cut more costs and do more with less. This is an interesting time indeed! ... — read more
Remote workers
Are you actively looking for work or waiting until State Farm tells you they no longer need you? Or is there a different vibe…
Union
Union! Union! Union! Stop the pre-industrial age treatment of SF Employees!!!
When will OT stop?
Started in the fall of 21 and been working mandatory OT since. My interview noted a rare need for OT, which was apparently a lie. Maybe hire more people? One more month and if it does not end I’ll be gone. Not hard to move on to one of the... — read more
Unprofessional approach of agents
If my agent had just a little different approach, I would consider staying here for a while longer. He wants to get the best out of people, but he does it the wrong way. In doing so, among other things, I mean commenting on my performance in front... — read more
Tired of this place?
Leaving State Farm seems to me more and more like the only way to get my life back. Anyone who has spent more than five years here feels that they have partially lost control of their lives. Work-life balance for me has not existed here for a long... — read more
Don't let you guard down employees! Still the same ba-tards running SF!
53,400 employees https://newsroom.statefarm.com/sf-careers/ 70,000 employees https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2017/05/04/450094.htm For the math challenged that is almost 16,600 people who lost their job or were not replaced in 4... — read more