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 can't wait for early retirement
I used to count years to early retirement now I count days. It can't come soon enough.
What would restore your motivation?
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
Do you know anyone who regreted leaving State Farm?
If yes, why?
Why am I not surprised?
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
article explains covid savings but workers got less in raises, right?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/20/22633748/car-insurance-coronavirus-covid-state-farm-allstate-consumer-federation-america-chicago-refunds
Does anyone of quality want to work here?
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
Claims SVP retiring.
Looks like the whipping boy for a lot of people is leaving. Thoughts?
How much is loyalty worth here?
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
More workforce competition
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.
Hilarious!
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
Your advice to new hires?
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
Guess who's hiring...
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/state-farm-holding-virtual-career-fair-to-hire-2500-employees/
Collapse!!!!
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
136 BILLION IN ASSETS, BILLION < and won't even give a raise to keep up with inflation
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
Career change
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
Tapping out
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
Pay increase
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
Are you too under unbearable pressure ?
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
Don't tell me you have to stay here because there are no available jobs
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.
Claims Operation Summary
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.
Come On State Farm, Step up!
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
Fake
Fake ethics. Reminds me of SF and many of their 3rd party partnerships leadership. https://fiduciaryfactor.com/faking-ethics-principal-financial/ SF chroneys & religious Trolls demeaning posters on this site most likely have silver spoon loves... — read more
CEO
Who will be the next CEO. Assume we will have one aged out in a few years.
Toxic workplace
The people left in the field from the former LOC’s are in an increasingly toxic workplace. The metrics are ridiculous, and guess what, nobody cares! It feels like they are trying to get everyone to quit so they don’t have to deal with people in the... — read more
Do people not check out a company before joining?
I know of plenty of folks who joined SF in the past couple of years who are now miserable here and I can't help but wonder, did they even bother to do ANY research on this place before accepting the job offer? There are so many places to find... — read more
Hey State Farm......
Remember it's all about me, it's a business decision and don't take it personally? Well, well! Here's my response to that! It's about me now so why don't you p-ss off because me and a whole lot of retirees don't give a sh*t about you and your... — read more
State Farm is not half as bad as some of you are making it out to be
I think you're simply burnt out and ready to move on. So go ahead.
Do SF employees have no at rights at all in GA?
Has anyone had any luck with going after SF for discrimination & retaliation in GA? Its like every agency I contact, when they see the company is SF, they start checking their bank accounts and immediately determine my case is frivolous and send me... — read more
Claims needs a union!!!
I have worked in many areas if SF and claims is by far the worst. There is no work life balance and you are only as good as your metrics. They are now forcing more over time on us and telling us it's only a short term solution.......they took on 2... — read more
Will there be any talented people left here at all?
I don’t remember more people leaving this company ever before. SF seems indifferently decided to surrender all its talented people to the competition. It’s the d-mbest thing any company can do. However, it seems to me that SF does not see departure... — read more
Sound Familiar???
https://apple.news/AIMYyKoFMT3OZWrQR1y5H3g This article is about Cigna, but it could have been written by any SF today. Take a minute to read it. With almost 100 years of service, SF is no longer a “good neighbor.” Apparently EVERY DARN COPY of “The... — read more
Wait and see
People really should take a step back when it comes to RTO. You are getting upset over things that have not happened yet. Things are changing daily and until we know for sure I refuse to get upset. I have plenty of things to worry about as it is, I... — read more
going back to the office will seating arrangements be social distanced?
their rules state when at your desk working you cannot wear a mask (for obvious reasons) but no matter how i ask or who i ask no one seems to answer this question. will seating arrangements be social distanced? its always the "we dont know yet"... — read more
Covid vaccine
How long do you think it will be before State Farm requires everyone to get the covid vaccine like all the other companies have come out requiring it?
Return to office
Anyone know what will happen if one is madated to return to the office but refuses to wear a mask?
SF Mutual Fund Accounts Moving to Northern Trust
Years ago, I started a mutual fund account at SF. I moved to another, much better run competitor and finished my career there. Anyhow, we learned this week that SF was transferring the mutual funds to Northern Trust. Oddly, if you contact SF... — read more
Layoffs anyone!
Wow. What bout those layoffs that won’t be happening like Vivify to ET!!!! Why was that done again??? $$$ what’s the correlation??? What 3rd parties involved? We will just run folks off and give raises and big big raises and bonuses and roles... — read more
Zero chance for SF to cut the majority of managers who are unnecessary?
First of all, will they ever realize that most managers are absolutely unnecessary here because they do almost nothing?