I am looking to hear about people who have been around long enough to have seen prior VTO's with the company, and what the aftermath was, meaning how many people jumped ship v. stayed and what the work environment was like after? Were there... — read more 

For as long as there are suckers who are willing to join Allstate for miserable pay and no benefits, we will see no changes. No matter how many people quit, for as long as they can find replacements they're not going to attempt to improve working... — read more 

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have dinner with one of these guys as a front line employee and explain to them from a first hand prospective what changes need to be made!? The roadshows were one good thing Eric did at Esurance.

When Allstate decided to offer the VTO, it calculated the positive impact it could have on the company’s business. Here's what experts say about the positive effects WTO can have on a company: VTO can: Attract employees who are exceptionally... — read more 

I know so many of you have never been laid off before. I know you are worried about layoffs and what they might mean for you and your family. So take it from somebody who has been through not one, not two, but three layoffs in his nearly four-decades... — read more 

Allstate has been only targeting hiring young people for the last several years. Problem is, they get experience and then leave. It costs a lot to bring in someone new to train. They were banking on getting cheaper employees in the Southern states... — read more 

For three quarters now. How much longer will Glenn and the corporate suits continue to shovel and sell this load of cr-p to the shareholders and workforce. Everyone sees through the "growth" masked by purchase and movement of money to cook the books... — read more 

"Allstate is dedicated to exclusive agents" is a posting on the agent's gateway this week. With an article and a video from Terrence. Having to say it really means they are trying to do damage control because they are not believed. They are trying to... — read more 

I got a promotion (with a lot of added responsibilities) and bumped into the next payband which is great, however, the salary range in the new band had such an overlap with my current band, my pay increase was only 2%. Just yet another way Allstate... — read more 

LOL Does the fact he gives so much to help dogs really make anyone think he is a better guy lol.

I wasted nearly five years of my life at this company. Five years under a horrible manager with no management skills, five years of unrealistic goals, and five years of poisonous team dynamics. When it started affecting my health, I realized it was... — read more 

I’m looking for another job, but I should prioritize job hunting a little more. I actively look for a while, and then I stop for a while and it goes like that. Other people's stories about experiences after they went to other companies have always... — read more 

I was upset getting the VTO a few weeks back because I felt it was unwarranted as I do very good work. All it did was push me to immediately look for a new position and I have already gotten an offer with much better pay. I will gladly be accepting... — read more 

Last year, about this time we had a few smaller waves of layoffs but when combined a lot of people lost their jobs. This year at the beginning of may a few people got laid off. Could we be looking at the same pattern of cutting employees without... — read more 

A person I know is moving to another state for a new job. He quit for what he believes is a better opportunity. Considering this is Allstate, I'm sure it is but I don't think this is the right time to move for any kind of a job - even within your... — read more 

Do you know of any other company where people have been employed for more than five years (in some cases even double that) and they still don't know how to do their work? And not only that, they have survived every layoff in that period and they... — read more 

Wtf. I was hired here a year ago at 48k and now they post the job I have w no experience at 52,500! What the literal f?!?!???

I feel like this whole process is discriminatory. What did you think of it?

Someone mentioned that things will be a little different with layoffs this year, compared to the layoffs that happened last year. Any thoughts on what will be different this time? I guess things can only get worse (especially when it comes to... — read more 

Since Glenn likely gives several hundred thousand a year to charity, know that at least a large percentage of what he is making is going to good causes.

At Esurance, for Christmas we not only had a catered nice dinner, but we had an open bar with 3 drink tickets as well. And prizes like AirPods and even a new Samsung TV. does Allstate even allow alcohol at parties? How does this compare to an... — read more 

Any news on time frame for layoffs and what areas?? I am beyond ready for severance and a fresh start! Hoping this is my year!!!

Would be curious as to how many visit this site and gripe about horrible conditions….have Allstate stock in their 401k. Up over 30% in a year, you can’t have it both ways

Anyone have any update on when auto tech will be back in the field??

Was it what you were expecting?

I worked at Allstate and finally left this company because I could no longer stand the management of this company. They simply did not have any leadership skills and were only dedicated to self interests. They have no respect for their employees at... — read more 

I'm interviewing (final round) this week with another carrier. Pray for me!

Now it turns out that the company has gone too far with layoffs. They laid off a lot more people than they really had to, so now Allstate is trying to get some people back, but not under the same conditions they had before. I wonder how much worse... — read more 

So if enough people accept the VTO that was offered to Band E and up, are the people who declined it safe from termination? It seems may people are taking this offer because the severance offered is pretty good. I am on the fence as to whether I... — read more 

Why is Allstate transform plan quiet on the Esurance front? This company was to be dissolved months ago as the biggest failure for Tom Wilson along with the failing life company.

Of course, I'm kidding. I just wonder what it would look like if he really was my inspiration and I did my job the way he does it... Instead of working hard I could completely relax, not worry about this job and this company and start the working day... — read more 

Tommy toupee talks about ethical behavior, Allstate “reinvention” and all the “exciting” things happening because “it’s the right thing to do”. Spoiler Alert viewing may induce nausea. https://al.st/3uj649X

May 6 is the first quarter earnings call... Fingers crossed for a continued downward trend in retention.... May it be dropping like a rock!!

Laid off and offered my job back, for less pay. Has anyone been in the same boat and taken it? I’m worried it’s just a temporary move to get them back afloat and I’ll be axed again. My trust in Allstate is broken. Weighing pros and cons of coming... — read more 

I quit at the beginning of the year. I honestly felt like for the first few weeks I had some form of Stockholm syndrome. I hated the decision I made to quit, doubted myself, told myself AS had been good to me (what a lie) and so on. I started seeing... — read more 

As someone who works with some of the home office I can say that Glenn Shapiro loves the chaos of layoffs. Not only does it pay him handsomely in quarterly bonuses for cost savings and expense reduction but it appeals to his fascination of human... — read more 

The VTO offered gives the company a reason to not offer severance. If you refused the VTO offer which was pretty much your severance offer then you waived your severance. Unemployment should still be an option though. This is pretty much your warning... — read more 

Most companies have at least some redeemable qualities but not Allstate. No, this company has the most unprofessional management, no focus, no long-term strategy, constant revenue loss due to incompetence, no accountability...and most importantly no... — read more 

This was mentioned several times in the VSO threads. What is the 9 box people keep referring of? Are there secret ratings other than bte, expected etc?

So there is 3 sections of agree/disagree questions and a section of pattern matching that I just selected answer #2 for all the answers because fu-k it, I'm not staying here long anyway if my interview tomorrow goes well. If this isn't being used... — read more