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The new game played by corporations
Some of you will notice that even though layoffs are going on, the company will announce hirings. If this seems illogical it's because it is. And it's going on everywhere, especially recently. So what's going on? It is a desperate attempt to save... — read more
Why are we hiring?
If State Farm is about to lay off thousands of people, why in the world are we still actively hiring? There are new job postings from literally within the last 24 hours. And I am not talking only one or two, there are plenty to choose from. What is... — read more
Announcement coming next week?
Rumor is that March 5-6 is when the announcement is coming for overstaffed roles Do we know if this is true? I'd be really happy if that were the case, to be honest,m as I'd rather see this over with, then have to wait any longer not knowing and... — read more
How hard is it truly to find a job in your fifties?
I was just wondering, how hard is it truly to find a job in your fifties? I'm not sure if my dad will be a part of the layoff, but if he is, I'm scared that finding a new job might be an issue for him. He's been with the same company for decades, and... — read more
Getting what you all deserve
All of you have been deceived by greed and empty promises, granted some may survive, find your own way use your knowledge against the same company such as home care and case working, surprise yourself.
401K After Being Laid Off
I wanted to see what other people who have been (or will be) laid off are doing with their 401K plans. Do you have any suggestions about what should I do with my investments. I am assuming I have an option of keeping it with SF, moving it to my new... — read more
My only regret is...
I'm 55 and started looking for a job outside of State Farm in August when the "Transformation" was first announced. I saw the writing on the wall then. In October another company, a leader in their respective industry, contacted me and brought me... — read more
Compensation
I would be very interested to see MT’s compensation numbers after this year (it is in the public domain). His base salary is 1.47 million plus incentive bonus based on metrics based on financial results, growth, customer retention, and employee... — read more
There is so much I can say about State Farm
I used to work at State Farm. I worked nine years as a State Farm employee. I quit the summer of 2017. I worked in Injury during my last year. While I was not laid off, I felt as if my hand was forced. There are a number of factors that made me throw... — read more
Meeting last Friday.
There are 8000 employees worldwide in the field including managers. 3000 will go through a tough time here soon. It’s sad and disappointing.At this time, I am safe but for how long? It’s not easy to say do something about your situation when you have... — read more
It's broad
First, layoffs is not fake news as some want to portray it. I am not big fan of our management, but they are not hiding it - The Tribune had a cover story in the business section on this. Second, layoffs are not just at Corporate and not just IT... — read more
Do the executives see themselves as visionaries?
I'm just wondering what goes through the mind of someone like Tipsord or Fawad each time a new consulting firm comes up with a grand plan for organizing Systems or other areas of the business. I picture them sitting at a big table in a grand room... — read more
Myopic Vision at SF Corporate
And that right there is what has always been our problem: Corporate doesn't know anything about the real world outside of the safe corporate bubble. Everything you said is false. People are being reassigned out of roles they're good in for sh--ty... — read more
Auto Estimatics Re-Evaluation
I don't know if all Estimatics employees received the same email this morning, but in my area, we were advised earlier today that we would not be getting our decision form today, but later in the week. Apparently they're reevaluating the numbers. Our... — read more
Share Buybacks
You're in the financial industry, so this is a topic you should have a working knowledge of, but most don't. Let me nutshell it for you.: Corporations are buying back their own shares like never before in history, we're talking trillions of dollars... — read more
Loyalty is a two way street
I continue to pray for all people still in limbo. Loyalty is a two way street. When you let go leadership that worked for years and truly believed in the company and many times had to miss family events etc, that says more to the rest of employees... — read more
Claim and Section Managers
I really don’t understand how SF after years of dedicated service cut these jobs as coldly as they did. I worked for over 20 years with some of these managers and I was shocked by some of the ones they displaced and kept the ones who actually needed... — read more
The Great Pension Crisis
Govt's and corporations across the board are not fully funded to pay out pensions in the coming years. That is a fact. Google it. If you're expecting to get a pension over the next 5+ years, you're in for a surprise and my guess is we don't make it... — read more
Enterprise Technology Managers
Anyone know how many Enterprise Technology Managers we’re not offered positions (not counting the ones who took voluntary severance)? I’m hearing numbers anywhere from 12 to 90. In the Management meeting a couple of weeks ago, Ashley said “in the... — read more
Pension
Any word about the direction pensions will go? For those of us close to drawing down our pensions is it correct all of our benefits are grandfathered in?
My experience
I currently work for State Farm corporate. Whenever State Farm closes a location they give their employees over a year notice they offer relo to full time employees whose job is being moved to a different site and for those who decided not to move... — read more
Hey California
Where's the class action when we need it? How can the farm layoff 50 year olds and up? We need a union or something. You'd think the stress alone of not knowing would be enough to suit for emotional damage. Please get on this. California has the... — read more
Hubs
Hey hub employees. Are the hubs done are they adding to the hubs? When will they be done? This may give us an idea when all of this will be over. Please let us know if they are buliding or adding more buildings and when they are expected to be done... — read more
What's up with Injury deaprtments
Where all is Injury located? Any word on it going to the hubs?
Anyone know anything about Sub
Where is sub and where will it go? Anyone out there heard anything about it being moved in 2021?
Happening everywhere, not just State Farm
When you realize this isn't all about State Farm, and poke your head over your fishbowl to see layoffs going on everywhere, you will start to see the big picture. At that point you will get it, or start to get it.
401k
Just a suggestion when a lot of us get the axe. I plan on taking my 401k elsewhere. They will not keep a dime of my money to ‘manage’. They couldn’t manage a lemonade stand well. As long as you roll it into another retirement type fund at Fidelity... — read more
Looking forward to this being over
Anybody else checking this site and stressing over what's to come instead of relaxing during the weekend? Being in my early fifties, I know my odds will not be good when layoffs hit. And I also know that job market for somebody my age is far from... — read more
Marketing
Marketing is the only general department that hasn’t heard a thing. I am sure it’s a matter of time. Any info on future plans would be appreciated! Not knowing stinks.
This could be useful
Thought this could be useful here, considering that some of us will be out of a job soon. Some good advice here, even if some of it is really obvious. New career search doesn't have to be daunting... — read more
Bloomington
It's like can you guys come on all ready. All this waiting to hear about our jobs as analyst is crazy. It's bringing out the worst in people and in the worst in the town. #overit
Layoff effect on people retiring
How will the layoff effect people planning on retiring this year?
Would someone be able to recommend a good Insurance company
Please reply. This is a sarcasm post.
You Are Regressing Into Just Another Crappy Corporation
As a current State Farm employee who was impacted by the reorganization, Ive watch several of my friends leave or retire from The Farm. The choices the company gives are irrational. They’ve become a metrics based organization ever since Tipsord... — read more
Opinion: Complete shutdown of bank next month
The bank is an operational nightmare that has never been on the right path, or any path for that matter. Deposits are stagnant, the mortgage product is a joke and vehicle lending has no clue how to compete in the market. The bank has been developing... — read more
Is it certain it's just IT?
I was wondering if it is true that the layoffs will only hit IT? My dad works at Bloomington, but he is not IT, so I'm not sure if he is safe or not. He keeps saying there's nothing to worry about, but he'd be saying the same thing if we were on the... — read more
The real world is coming to Bloomington and State Farm
Where on Earth has any business stayed at the top of their industry for 10 years, much less 70 years as SF has. There are times when you have to change A LOT. The entire Agency structure shrunk and a significant number of high paying jobs were cut... — read more
Good advice from an old-timer
Thought this could use to be pushed to the top given latest news. Not my post, OP is @RpNmAyg-olkf. I worked for State Farm for 25 years and left well before retirement age feeling it needed to trim down. It was tiring trying to make a difference; so... — read more
Do you think we'll continue to lose policies?
What are your thoughts?