Technology layoffs - They will increase (substantially) into 2025 year-end, and into Early-Mid 2026 (and beyond). Where (most) of the high salaries exist. 2025 (year-to-date) - Layoffs - 539 Employees affected - 145,726 Number per day - 540 2024... — read more
Claims Job Offers
How many U/W employees got job offers in claims today? I heard they started rolling out and you have 3 days to accept? I was told a rough figure of around 100 today....
Planning on putting my 2 weeks In
I’ve worked in claims for some time now, was hopeful this would be where I could retire at. Mainly curious to see any recommendations on what should I do before I put my 2 weeks in.
Levels under leadership don’t qualify for the Severance
FYI— it was confirmed by my leadership that the volunteer exit plans and the severance are only applicable to people at her level or higher. I’m a USA which means I don’t qualify. No USA’s will qualify for it. Just proves upper leadership could... — read more
Attrition tactics are aplenty in this place
I’ve never worked for cheaper ba----ds. They’ll try anything to force us out so they don’t have to pay a dime. I’ve been through several companies, all packed with soulless management and cruel leadership using “creative” ways to get rid of people... — read more
60% of US businesses plan layoffs in 2026
Nearly half of US companies have slowed or frozen hiring in 2025, with 39% already laying off workers and 35% planning more cuts before year-end. Looking ahead, about 60% of businesses expect layoffs in 2026, citing trade policy, tariffs, economic... — read more
Holy cr-p, I finally got an interview!
After months of sending apps into the void, it finally happened. I admit, I nearly screamed when I saw it. It’s wild how one email can suddenly make you feel like you’ve got a shot again. I know it doesn't mean I'll get the job, but it's better than... — read more
Something to keep in mind right now
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US Job scams have risen by 118% in recent years as layoffs continue to rise this year. A study found Nevada to be the most vulnerable state when it comes to job scams. You can try to avoid job scams by... — read more
Let's help make Progressive #1 - Get out the word! Go Progressive!!!!!!
Please, please, please move all your insurance over to Progressive to help them expand their #1 position. Tell all your friends and family. State Farm is too expensive, we all know the service su-ks with the trash we hire and hit useless agents and... — read more
Everything about this place screams “last stop before the cliff"
I think being laid off at this point wouldn't be such a bad thing, considering the current state of SF.
So we still know nothing?
Outside of IT, we still have no idea what's going on?
Ignore the other thread we just got official email
IT is 100 in scope employees
Just had our meeting...
As expected IT is taking a 600 headcount hit. Look out progressive here we come
We are all needed
Is the bs they are telling claims. Even the wfh employees that they are needed. But no promotions or openings for wfh, only in hubs. Very suspicious. Appears as if they are moving jobs to the hub but with 40% of the workforce being fully wfh how... — read more
Check the homepage more H1Bs
How shady, on one hand they are laying people off and at the same time they are posting Labor Condition Applications for hiring H1B's on the homepage. Wage offered 121,118 to 175k a year to someone living at blue bird street out in Normal... — read more
Any updates?
Thought there was supposed to be an impacted departments announcement september 15th
How many of you......
How many of you who have left State Farm or have retired from State Farm would go back to work for State Farm today? How many believe State Farm is a better company today compared to what it was 50 years ago?
Sometimes walking away really is the only option
Five years of micromanaging, angry clients, and being treated like a kid. I finally hit the point where I said no more. Scariest move of my life but now I sleep through the night.
Any SF employees want to get together and SUE?
Is anyone tired of constant rejection? Favoritism? Unethical and ineffective hiring? Bullsh-t run around? Mental health decline due to stress of job and unknown? Can we all stand together and sue? How does this work? How do we do it? Anyone have... — read more
Count another one!
I was going out to meet some friends this weekend for drinks and took an Uber. The driver stated he ditched his corporate gig about 2 years ago and has been doing Uber ever since and would never go back to a corporate sh-t hole. He asked me what I... — read more
Why would anyone want to work here?
Oh right, because there aren’t that many different options out there. They’ve cornered us into putting up with absurd levels of bullying, pressure, overtime, and exhaustion, while the only payoff is the chance we might get to keep our jobs. Just... — read more
What's the direction of claims
All of p&c claims? What's the direction and what's going on? And what is going on with fire claims also?
STD
Say goodbye to that benefit! New generation ruined it for everyone.
new ET chief
Thoughts? Needed to go external again. Not enough capable assets internally? Whats the direction of ET?
State Farm is a scam!
Everything they do is a complete SCAM. From the Agents, to their business models, our Executives, horrible commercials, employees they hire, surveys, pay, the Hubs... you name it. Everything thing has a sleezy, low rent, dirty feeling. Trashy.... It... — read more
When will RTO be announced?
We all know it’s coming. Anyone got any insight?
If you actually want a balanced life, don’t sign up to work at State Farm
The company will extract every bit of effort you can give while offering almost nothing in return. Eventually, the abuse will end when the company collapses, but by then, the damage to your sanity and personal life will already be done. Just some... — read more
Pay us to leave!
Please State Farm, pay us to leave! I've been here 30 years and do not even need a years pay or the enhanced severance plan which has a maximum of 78 weeks pay! I would take 6 months worth of pay which is basically what UPS is doing for its 20,000... — read more
Has any department gotten the
Voluntary exit email yet?
Any idea how many people might actually end up being impacted?
I mean, after the voluntary exits are counted. I’m honestly worried about the possibility of losing my job. I’ve been casually looking at what’s out there, but the market keeps looking tougher and tougher. Finding something new, or even managing the... — read more
AI is not eliminating jobs
The New York Fed reports that artificial intelligence is spreading quickly across firms in New York and Northern New Jersey, while links to job cuts remain limited. The study asked employers about how they use AI and whether those tools have changed... — read more
Auto Underwriting is sc--wed
We were just told by our TM that personal lines will be over staffed by around 500 by the end of the year. Said people we will either be moved to claims or part of the severance/transition. She told us that they are waiting on upper leadership/HR to... — read more
How many of you won't call your State Farm policies?
I'm amazed at how many co-workers I talk to weekly that absolutely despise this place and hate every single aspect of their job but still pay State Farm thousands every month in premiums? Is it Stockholm Syndrome? This company is a total living... — read more
State Farm rolls out voluntary exit option, says layoffs in "limited scenarios"
The mutual insurer expects layoffs to occur only in "limited scenarios based on business area needs." Morss-Fischer stated, “These changes are part of our continued efforts to shape a stronger, more flexible organization for the future,” in comments... — read more
Ex-State Farm employee sentenced in Mississippi insurance fraud case
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/ex-state-farm-employee-sentenced-in-mississippi-insurance-fraud-case/
So what’s coming?
What will we be finding out 9/12-9/15? Leadership saying more to come but haven’t said what.
State Farm Insurance Held Liable In Class Action Suit
An Arkansas jury sided with plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance alleging it shortchanged customers on... — read more
If they'd just change the retirement plan
To a years of service + age = magic number for full retirement pension, a lot would just retire without a severance offer. Looks like this would cost the company less and get the salaries off the books and onto the pension program. Then they could... — read more
Did anyone else get a letter about their pension?
I left State Farm about 2 years ago and had only worked for them 8 years. Last week I got a letter stating they were buying out my pension based on ERISA and IRS guidelines and gave me a link to a web-site for more information. Did anyone else get... — read more
Cheap labor
A company is competitive by taking advantage of cheap indentured labor importation and outsourcing work to sweatshops. If you need to see change then elect politicians that will change laws to protect American jobs by banning H1B, reducing... — read more