Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

Topics regarding layoffs at State Farm Insurance

I'm curious

How many of the people who post here still work at State Farm and how many have left for another company or retired? I'm not saying anybody shouldn't be posting, I'm just curious who is the majority. Also, if you have left or retired, what keeps... — read more 

401K

They take away the pension and the average 401K by has gone down since Feb 2020 and inflation is at its worst in over 40 years. Where did all that money go and where is it going? Has the quality of life improved since Feb 2020 at SF? Has your... — read more 

Pop Quiz !

When was the last post here that had anything at all to do with layoffs?

Union

I know people have talked in the past about it but maybe it’s time claims did seriously start looking at getting a union. Amazon and Starbucks employees are starting to unionize. I think maybe it’s time the workers in claims and possibly other... — read more 

Unrealistic metrics

I don’t want this question to sound provocative. I'm just wondering what are the unrealistic metrics for you? At which point do they become unrealistic? My boss is trying to convince me that metrics are not unrealistic, but that I don't put in... — read more 

The future here is uncertain

It is very worrying that State Farm continues to ignore the fact that the best people are leaving while the fresh new talent are not even considering coming here as an option. What kind of future awaits a company that is unable to keep at least... — read more 

Side gig

I have a good opportunity to get a side gig, I need the extra money, but I'm not sure if that would get me in trouble with State Farm. Does anyone have experience with side gigs while working here? I would appreciate any advice.

Hold the Ranch Dressing

Do you really think the Millennials care about a ranch dressing? Change the focus to what they care about Pinterest and Tik Tok. Meet customers where they r going and lean into their interests. Build a brand that matters with meaningful connections... — read more 

Question

Considering your wages,bonus, and inflation do you consider yourself better off than you were last year or the year before that?

RETIREMENT

I recently retired April 1 after almost 34 years in claims. Not 1 management or HR person asked why I was leaving as only 57 years old, The retirement process was a complete disaster with no-one ever has given me any real numbers as to what my... — read more 

INJURY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

Why so many performance reviews in Injury Claims? The workload and expectations are unreasonable! TMs cannot even manage their employees because they are covered up with claims so they are a "glorified CS." Work from home is not even enough to... — read more 

I regretted trying to talk rationally with the manager

Admittedly, I didn't really expect that an open conversation with the manager about not being able to take on more work because I was already too overloaded, would bring a solution. But I wanted to at least talk about priorities because the amount... — read more 

Managing for employee retention

A huge number of employees who haven't left yet, actively seek other job prospects. Even those who have recently been hired are looking for other options. Management should start asking itself what the problem is and why no one will stay here... — read more 

SF RACISM

SF being sued for racism against customers and former employees. Haha! You reap what you sow...

Wait for the big next purge.......

....so just want to give you a heads up! All the hiring in claims is in anticipation of a new leadership and employee purge next year. A couple of their statements have tipped Tipsy's and PS hands too! Their statements about no major structural... — read more 

Kind Suggestion

Maybe have and will/start taking screen shots showing 45 NEW VOICEMAILS received in 48 hours. Because, you know, ONLY the CO (Claim Owner) can help. No option to zero out on the call (we were advised to re-record our voicemail and EXCLUDE the... — read more 

Who’s BURNT OUT before summer driving?

The current work volume is nothing compared to what’s coming this summer. Sadly executive react and don’t plan ahead. Reacting is when it’s too late. Take a few months for new hires to make even the smaller impact. If there is a need for 20 more in a... — read more 

2021

So I heard the company netted nearly 17 billion last year…..and Robert Yi retired….thank god…he created this nightmare…l got a good friend…a team manager in the auto bi unit…who has 12 members under him.,,who each have 300 files a piece…..mainly... — read more 

Agents complain

Yesterday I got a call from a third party vendor setting up an appointment to meet with my agent to review my policies. I fell off my chair in disbelief because as a SF policyholder for 45 plus years, it's the first time anyone made a call... — read more 

Anyone else coasting?

Anyone else coasting? After years of trying to break into management which is rigged, I’m deciding to lay low and do the minimum required by my position and enjoy my mid six figures.

SF was once a secure job, but not anymore

Security in a job is key. Whenever you don't like your job you are not at your best and it is always best to get out at that point. SF was (WAS!) a secure job with a pension and a future even though you may have not gotten promoted. Today they have... — read more 

New hires

Heard today the company is trying to hire 3400 new claim reps and 240 estimators. You will recall a few executives….Robert YI to name one retired….turns out he and others were responsible for not hiring replacements when others quit…because his... — read more 

How to retain new talent

Forcing “non optional” overtime sure as heck is not it! It’s time the company starts relieving the genius executives of their duties. Mistake after mistake passed on to the front line worker, making SF one of the least desirable companies to work... — read more 

Nothing to retain talent

Rarely anyone who can get a higher pay elsewhere will decide to stay here. But it's not just pay, it's also the feeling of being more valued which they can only get somewhere else. SF does nothing to keep capable people. Absolutely nothing.

Poor training

I don't know how much money SF spends on employee training, but no matter how much money it spends, it's not enough. Of course, employees will be under more stress and eventually leave quickly after being hired because they do not have effective... — read more 

Going from a hub to WFH location.

Has anyway in a hub location asked about going to a none hub location to be full WFH? With SF hiring from the LOC locations again, how hard would it be to go to that location ?

What's happening with IT?

It's been a while since I was last here. Four years, to be precise. I was laid off during the IT bloodbath of 2018. What happened after that? Has everything been outsourced or are there still at least a few people left? I've read a few posts and I... — read more 

Why are there so many toxic people at State Farm?

Just look at the comments here. So much toxicity and hostility and for no good reason. I know it's a cutthroat work environment but that doesn't mean we should stop being cordial at least to each other. I'm assuming I'm going to get a lot of flak for... — read more 

Facts

FACTS: I have almost 400 claim files. I have 40+ Litigation files. The attorneys I work with have paralegals amswering their phone calls, responding to their emails, setting up conference calls, checking for schedule conflicts - I do all.of... — read more 

To switch or not to switch? That is the question

Switching jobs for more pay is a valid move when you are just starting out. Just make certain you aren't jumping from the bottom rung in one company to the bottom rung in another. My career is about over, but I also jumped companies. My first... — read more 

Passage of time

How significant is the passage of time in your life? passage of time passage of time passage of time

Lying piece of sh-t!

So if you're in leadership in claims.....you got bent over again by Tipturd! After he said he was not going to penalize people for all the expenses incurred for not hiring, bringing in all the ECRs, countless hours of mandatory OT, and overall... — read more 

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