I can’t believe the lolcow that is this executive leadership team. The email on change fatigue is the biggest joke in this company’s history. I think this is all intentional to force people out

I'm tired of seeing coworkers turn on each other. We're all in the same boat. The company doesn't care about any of us, so why are we wasting our energy on each other?

I laughed out loud when I watched KC's video message last week saying SF is now decided to slow the rollout of the Agent contract changes. Just another evidence of the incompetence of this executive leadership team. Sounds like someone didn't do... — read more 

Just a heads-up... firings are commencing at a rapid rate in certain areas. If you have many years with the company and the expectations lately have shifted until they feel like heavy proverbial noose...wiggle out of there quick! You will get no... — read more 

TM mentioned in my 1x1 from one of their meetings with the SM that the additional in office time is having the intended effect/results and believes that because of this "success" more time in office will come sooner rather than later. Could be... — read more 

News article from the near future: State Farm AI Bots Stage First-Ever Digital Work Stoppage, Cite “Hostile Spreadsheet Environment” BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 14, 2028 — In what labor historians are already calling “the most polite rebellion in... — read more 

This isn't "efficiency helping workers." It's using AI to shrink the human side of the business while squeezing the remaining people harder. Classic corporate playbook: Automate repetitive tasks → reduce headcount/support → demand more output from... — read more 

Why does no one in our benefits know anything about our benefits since they closed the Operation Centers? Any time I call with a question they don't know. I want to retire at 55 and they can't tell me if I do if I can start withdrawals from 401 with... — read more 

So our TM told us today to expect a survey in the next couple of days about our interest in moving to Proximity. Said they're hiring over 600 CS jobs and over 80 Team Manager jobs in field locations all over the US. They said it was staffing... — read more 

I love survey time of the month. It’s hilarious that the company asks us each and every month about how we feel about them. Do they take it seriously? Absolutely not. Do they use it to weed out people who come forward to section and claims... — read more 

State Farm leadership is cookie cutter corporate garbage. When the person above and in front of them stops they put their head up their azz. Leadership no longer has the heuvos to defend and support their subordinates. It is each man for... — read more 

USAA just return 1 billion to its policyholders in Florida. Does State Farm have the ba--s to do the same in more states?

.....and no Tippy?

Has anyone else noticed that Joe Parks came from Pizza Hut (technically the IT affiliate) and when he was there he oversaw the implementation of AI. In May 2026 a NY franchise owner opened a $100M lawsuit against Pizza Hut because they forced AI to... — read more 

Anyone got any clue as to what the H is going on this weekend? Intranet says executive board meetings from 06/05-06/09. I’ve heard rumors Ed Rust has been spotted A LOT in Bloomington but it’s just a rumor.

Updated - F, 6/5/26. The purpose of AI - To enhance (Productivity), (Efficiency); and to provide (Cost-savings). Employees are a line-item expense due to (Cost of Salary, and Benefits) from a business viewpoint. These are the facts.

then allow the health insurance premium to remain as it is. people are hanging around for health care.

Allow employees to retire earlier penalty free. No exit package necessary.

Any others out there who was forced into Total Loss? Seems like there’s a new wave of people every couple of months. Total Loss is a nightmare. I absolutely hate it. So many people are either quitting or retiring once they hit the floor. So many of... — read more 

Does anybody here trust this leadership? If the answer is yes, why? What have they done to warrant that trust? I can't think of a single thing.

I had no idea it was this bad The annual meeting will be a rough one Want to know what agents and their teams say about... — read more 

SF needs to change the retirement to the rule of 80 or 90 - age plus years of service = full retirement and get those older employees off the books. We have a ton of employees that wfh that lack 5 to 10 years and they will hang on for the... — read more 

LOL... and now the Agents and staff get theirs .... https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-05-27/state-farm-reduces-compensation-for-19-000-agents

Been chatting with a recruiter friend who said he avoids former State Farm employees because too many are too toxic. I tried to get more out of him, what does that even mean, but he just shrugged and said that's his experience. What's that all... — read more 

I would rather just stay understaffed than keep watching new people come in, fail to learn a single thing, and leave after a few months. Every time I end up explaining the exact same things over and over, doing their work and mine, and then starting... — read more 

The company can pull images from flock cameras. Heres a website for anyone curious how often license plates are pulled and how much access this and other companies have to this data that is for sale. https://haveibeenflocked.com/

Wow, I was surprised not to find any public forums regarding state farm employees to chit chat, but I wanted to post here and say my whole onboarding group going into 2019 from various sections in the company are no longer employed with state farm. I... — read more 

Just another reason to change up the agency model and contracts. Wake-up people…

With all the changes coming to agency, operations you better get ready for more craziness. They cut agents pay, retirement bonuses, and SF stopped contributing towards their healthcare. If they will do that to agent's, you better believe that Total... — read more 

The more they roll out AI and the metrics and the micro management, it’s clear State Farm think doesn’t give two sheets about employees. D1 injury has so many people out on leave or are quitting because bad management doesn’t know how to treat people... — read more 

We heard in Fire company there is an important meeting we need to attend? Anyone know what it is about?

You spend over 100 million to get all the agents together AND then host a call on the following Monday to take away our benefits, AAIP and reduce commissions. You should have shared all of this at convention and had the guts to tell us in person. ... — read more 

A company that has long said “agents are the core of our business model “ just made significant changes to their contracts. We will see how that dichotomy plays out over the next few years.

Many of us who have been around for a minute remember how universally Tipsord wasn’t liked. Dude had the bedside manner of Dr House. But many us held out hope that Farney would take us back to the old State Farm. The one Ed led. Farney is trying... — read more 

Stop believing that working harder will keep you safe. The employee who shows up, does the minimum, and spends the rest of the day working the room has better job security than the top performer on the team. When layoffs come, they look at your... — read more 

The rumors are already starting. Which department gets cut next round? And when? Anyone heard anything concrete?

It has now been over a year since I left State Farm. I know people rant and rave on here about toxic environments, dysfunctional leaders, etc etc etc. But one thing I've discovered over the past 12 months is that the State Farm environment can... — read more 

Just watched the “Highlights” of the convention. Same old bs blah blah blah as every convention. Nothing will change in any significant way. I swear these are the same taking points I heard 30+ years ago 🫩

It would be nice to hear what other SF agents are doing to prepare for new contract changes. Set the bi--hing aside since many of us feel like venting. What is your business approach to the drastic changes to compensation.

Enjoy all the videos.