Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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