For those employees who are new to SF, thinking about working for SF, or did/do not know what was/IS going on, read these articles. It's coming again, very soon, with all the moves and recent Exec. "retirements" and operating model changes! SF used... — read more 

Please , just better manage what we have. Excess and Surplus really has a bad connotation to employees and to those outside the industry. If we really have this kind of surplus try lowering rates, eliminating the number of VP’s and useless Sales... — read more 

This is exactly how State Farm works in operations. No exaggeration! https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-national-labor-relations-board-investigating-two-complaints-apple-workers-2021-09-02/

I need to terminate my deployment with State Farm through my Independent adjusting firm because of emergency reasons but have been told by several folks that they’ve been placed on the DNR list and will never be eligible for staff or IA work... — read more 

The only thing they care about is profits. The sooner you realize that better off you'll be.

I’m in auto claims. I’ve been with State Farm almost 20 years. What other departments offer a great work life balance? Claims has gotten really bad recently …

I don’t like a lot of things here and of course I’m looking for an opportunity to leave. However, there are those who, at least on this forum, are trying to make an argument that people who are complaining are exaggerating, are lazy and do not want... — read more 

What kind of a company has constant layoffs that always leave the worst behind? State Farm. What kind of a company always promotes the worst employees while it gets rid of the best? State Farm. What kind of a loser company outsources jobs knowing the... — read more 

Been out on PTO for the past week and saw that 6 claims VPs have quit or resigned. Any names? This has all the feeling of the start of another re-org. The higher ups get to jump ship and collect their severance while those in the trenches wait... — read more 

Many are putting off some underlying physical or mental health condition. Out of loyalty to the company or not making it a personal priority. It is time to take care of yourself. The big wigs are forcing us back in regardless of Delta. They miss the... — read more 

More proof SF Execs and most Execs need to just crawl into a ho-e and die! Sad when the communist party that uses re-education camps and forced slave labor even recognizes that people need a break form work. Chinese law of a 44 hour work week! I... — read more 

What is it like working in ASR? I’m tired of working in Express.

It is really beyond belief that this company has not been held accountable for the extreme corruption it has exhibited for far too long. You name the despicable act, it has and is bring perpetrated at State Farm! Why haven’t employees reported these... — read more 

I've only been here a few months. I have not encountered this amount of micromanagement in any company in which I have worked so far. I am under a lot of pressure and I have already started looking for a new job. Has micromanaging always been a... — read more 

WOW! Two more today! That is 5 Top VPs and 1 SVP in a month! I believe another post stated there was more to come and they were right! Have a good feeling we haven't seen the real sh-t show yet! I think the last 8-9 years has been building up... — read more 

I made a huge mistake coming here. It turned out that I left a company that was much better in every way. I thought I would be able to learn a lot of things here, but it quickly became clear to me that culture in SF is not learning culture. Are you... — read more 

Since the cases are increasing with Delta, why can't SF be a good neighbor and pause hybrid to help stop the spread?

I don't know many people who are satisfied at SF, so it's mind-boggling that there are people who are not even trying to change their job at a time when there are so many openings that many companies are offering incentives to people to join. This is... — read more 

I used to count years to early retirement now I count days. It can't come soon enough.

I see here only a bunch of demotivated and disappointed people who work to pay bills and who increasingly despise their job. No wonder because SF leadership is very successful when it comes to demoralizing employees. I wonder if there is anything... — read more 

If yes, why?

I know several people who were laid off in the last 12 months who still don't have new jobs. Do you think they were called by SF to return now that we're hiring 2,5K people? Of course not. Who gives a damn about hard-working employees who gave... — read more 

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/20/22633748/car-insurance-coronavirus-covid-state-farm-allstate-consumer-federation-america-chicago-refunds

I don't blame newbies, it's not their fault this company is hiring them. However, I wonder is SF's ultimate goal to completely change the workforce structure over time and make this a completely different company with cheaper labor and weaker... — read more 

Looks like the whipping boy for a lot of people is leaving. Thoughts?

Name of the game is take care of yourself, no loyalty anymore take as much as you can. They say they don’t owe you anything but you don’t owe them anything either. That’s the cost when you trash the Culture. Now they are trying to staff up and... — read more 

Just read it's possible a Samsung battery factory may be coming here, which will create more jobs. Employee competition heating up. 7k jobs better pay.

I heard a rumor today that Express plans to add anywhere from 1500-1800 employees over the next year. That is almost a 40% increase in staffing. Holy sh-t! How can you f-up staffing like that. Complete joke! Can you imagine the quality of... — read more 

I would recommend SF only to people who are currently unemployed and do not plan to stay here long. Plans to build a career here should be forgotten. I feel sorry for those who will gain their early work experiences here because they will think that... — read more 

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/state-farm-holding-virtual-career-fair-to-hire-2500-employees/

All the growth is pure smoke and mirrors and will not last. I will try to avoid writing a financial novel but SF will collapse because of it's cost structure, greed, horrible leadership, bad business model, and lack of reinvestment in its workforce. ... — read more 

Roughly 136B in assets, Lets pay all these celebrities millions while forget about who makes this company. The employees make this company not upper or lower management. The employees run this sht. Not Dipsord and not the lame as manager We are... — read more 

Any recommendations on other insurance companies in the DFW area to switch to or should I stick with State Farm? In my late 20’s and don’t want to get “stuck” and not continue progressing. Right now, contemplating on accepting a management offer... — read more 

Started work the other day after returning from vacation. And it hit me , I can’t do this anymore ! I am feeling the mental stress and seeing the toll it’s taking on me physically. I’m turning in my retirement papers Monday. People are dying, either... — read more 

Any one know when State Farm will get more competitive with the wages they pay their employees? They got rid of the pension. I’m looking at the starting salary for people who work in claims at other companies and State Farm isn’t even competitive... — read more 

Sometimes a little more pressure is acceptable and bearable. I experienced this everywhere I worked. However, working conditions at SF are no longer bearable. I am under so much pressure that I don't feel like working a single day here anymore. What... — read more 

There has never been more jobs on the market than there are now. Grow a pair and take the step you've been putting off for who knows how long.

Interesting communication from VP Yi, finally some humility with the claims work force. It seems senior claims leadership is finally responding to the unhappiness in the work force. I'm interested in how the TM meetings will do next week.

State Farm please do a survey asking employees if they would take a buy out. Come on, don't be a p--zyyy, do it. Use a third party vendor and just ask the questions. Then after you do it be brave enough to share the results with the employees. ... — read more