Would you recommend a position with SF to your friends and family members? My SIL has been out of work for a few months. She and my brother have a family and finances are lean for them. She is desperate to find a positon but I am not sure if this... — read more 

I hope the company can put away all the anger and hostility with the changes going on. I can fully understand it but I really do believe if management would be more open as to why they are making changes, include the front line employees at all... — read more 

Any updates regarding the LOC employees? Is State Farm paying relocation to the hubs? Will severance be offered?

I often wonder what the heck happened to the Farm. I’m no longer proud to say I worked there for a long time. HR and code of conduct is a joke. I have true stories that will shock you. Poor poor decisions that change every time there’s a new butt in... — read more 

I agree that this industry is no longer a stable career path, but can one still expect a longer career in SF than in other companies in this field? It seems to me that we can, or at least I hope so. I did not get a job with the intention of... — read more 

I don’t know what are the reasons why almost everyone is so worried that they might return to the office. I honestly can’t wait and would love for that to happen as soon as possible. Not everyone has the same situation, I have 2 kids running around... — read more 

I joined State Farm three years ago looking to grow my career. It didn't take me long to realize I made a big mistake. I went from "I plan to stay here for a while" to "I pray they lay me off" within two years. I would have quit by now if not for the... — read more 

Which position is higher and more important -CIO or CDO?

New Procedures Folks: Step 1: Wait at least 4 minutes after logout. Step 2: Go to Skype, right click name of your manager and/or employee. Write down on paper all email addresses and phone numbers from Skype organizational chart by Starting... — read more 

Interested to hear your thoughts about where you think the company is going, what will operations look like, mutual vs stock co, mergers and acquisitions, next ceo, etc, etc.

It's become harder and harder to get through the day, and then comes a non-working day during which I fail to get enough rest to continue working the next day. I am under tremendous stress. I’m trying to find a way to handle the workday more... — read more 

I just don’t know how they think they can run a company without people caring. Whomever I talk to, everyone says that their morale here has never been worse and that they are actively looking for a new job. Nothing has been done here for a long time... — read more 

The future operating model is out there if you haven't seen it. Plan for 21-23.... They will start holding "town halls" to discuss with employees. Basically a lot of what everyone already knows...so hate to be Captain Obvious! Basically 1 size... — read more 

What is going on with the bank? Why still so many bank employees?

It will be in waves with departments staggering work schedules to reduce overcrowding in the elevator and other close contact areas.

All these years that I have been here, I have tried to do my job conscientiously and to do my best. The amount of work used to be smaller but there were also times when I barely managed to finish all the obligations. Either way I always tried to make... — read more 

How many here are actively looking to get out of State Farm? I’ve been searching for months now and while I’ve had interviews none of them seem to be panning out. Not sure if it’s just the job market in general since I’ve also been looking outside of... — read more 

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/state-farm-auto-faces-black-agents-race-discrimination-claims

Does anyone know when work from home will end?

if you believe a person who has a higher title than you at SF is more intelligent than you and worked hard to get that title, you may have drank too much of that corporate Kool Aid. Success, ethics and values lie in one's heart and not their rank... — read more 

There is so much work that needs to be done and I am failing to improve my productivity. Every day I am on the verge of a burnout and the amount of work is becoming less and less manageable. Does anyone have any good advice on how to effectively... — read more 

Second hand story: when Rust Jr. was at Wesleyan, he went to class in a suit every day. This was in the 70s: no bell bottoms for Jr.! I don’t understand why IWU is treated as if it is Harvard at State Farm. It is a decent liberal arts college... — read more 

So now Leadership is worried about employee turnover because they are realizing it cost more to train and the employees leave afterwards anyway after realizing State Farm is not the employer it used to be. When I first started the company was truly... — read more 

Why are Product Owners in systems and “leaders” acting like they need support staff. They are over staffed as it is. Or are they told they are too important and “intelligent” at Farm and need direct reports. Mind boggling This is the real world. ... — read more 

Back in the day a fire company claim rep would handle claims in their assigned area. Whether it was property, boat or casualty. Then it was just property or boat, then property. By 2012 some genius in Bloomington thought it'd be a GREAT idea to... — read more 

I don’t know if you have the same problem as I do - making more and more mistakes? It happens to me because I’ve never been under more micromanagement and intimidated by losing a job. How could I not make mistakes when the atmosphere is worse than... — read more 

Any state or industry, organization or Politicians with FTI consulting or RTI consulting amd others i by shady network need investigated. They are no experts. Deceivers and deep state Sure farm has its hands with

I know it’s a call center but come on give us a break!!!

Any thoughts on the specifics of the newly declared and effective immediately ET system moratorium?

I have a lot of colleagues who literally envy me that I will retire soon, but from my perspective, I am not very happy. There were bad but also good moments here, but I never paid too much attention to what was going on around me because I really... — read more 

Looking for a job becomes a real job in itself. I have a lot of experience, but I still can’t get rid of State Farm. I was advised to try in some way to differentiate myself from other applicants, which should supposedly bring me more chances. I... — read more 

Is anybody else constantly stressing over more layoffs? I was not like this before but after the past several years and all the cuts - small and large - we've had I just can't relax anymore. I'm no longer able to trust anything the ELT says. I'm in a... — read more 

Anyone else having problems too with it??

Things are really getting out of control lately. No matter how hard you work, no matter if you have earned and were promised a promotion, it's not going to happen because somebody who is related to or buddy with the right people will get that... — read more 

Sell and share your data and exploit and score ya. Digital way. Leaders get big win. It’s never about customers. It’s about data integrations and sharing, tracking, buying & selling leads and slamming you with “special” offers, “learning opps”, and... — read more 

Retirements are hot and heavy. All departments. (Not just Hr/LD) Appears many are just fed up with constant change, people not doing their jobs, and inept management. I’m a positive guy, but I don’t see it improving anytime soon. With the New... — read more 

I find that this is one of major issues with the farm. They need down to earth real leadership. Leadership that can understand outside of work people have lives. Leaders who can motivate versus just sounding good. Exactly my point. Whoever wrote... — read more 

I don’t know about you, but I’m really sick of WFH. I can’t wait to get back to the office. I didn’t have a very good work / life balance before, but since I’ve been working from home, I don’t have any. The work turned into a full day’s work and I... — read more 

That’s the rumor. This is a rumor site. But anyone know if true?

WTF? Corporate sends a message to agents regarding upcoming paychecks. On a day when systems are down again, they tell us that in light of all the system problems affecting our ability to make sales (and money)...they’ve reviewed compensation and... — read more