The executives are far too removed from what goes on in the departments they're responsible for. So they have no clue. Flattening the organization will help, but not if the executives aren't qualified for their jobs.

Let's discuss. Let's vent.

What a horrible year. I've been employed for 20+ years and this is the worst year so far. I just learned that Toys R Us went bankrupt and 30,000 will lose jobs. That's 30,000 people affected - this is massive and where will we be in a year. They are... — read more 

I see a ton of posts here today, can someone summarize what's going on (for us who are not part of the circus any more). Thanks in advance. Also, the grass is not greener once you leave, but it's not as bad as I expected it to be when I was leaving... — read more 

This is a rumor I heard in the office, not online (oh, all that water-cooler gossip). Is Tipsord really out? I guess we'll have to wait until the board meeting is done.

Can anyone confirm or squash rumors that abound regarding the board meeting? From everything I understand, it became quite heated. I understand the nature and veracity of rumors, however, in my years of experience, there is always some hint of truth.

Someone mentioned 80% in this message @SbjoiY3-zkv - do you know what's this 80% refering to. I know it's not the whole company, but what groups will be hammered this bad.....

Can anyone summarize the ADSV transformation/transition meeting held today? Thanks.

Can somebody on here who has quit State Farm or knows somebody who did it tell me if when you leave on your own, do you get paid for unused vacation time or not? Just trying to make sure I have all the necessary information in advance in case I do... — read more 

Just wondering if I'm the only one. To say I'm nervous ahead of today's meeting would be an understatement. I've already started looking for a new job a few weeks ago, but that doesn't mean that I came to terms with the possibility of being laid off... — read more 

in a cynical move state farm lays off middle management. typically people who have not made it to full pension. announced today . again affecting the people who have been most loyal to the company

Wonder if they are going to announce the opt in or out.

Any word on transition plans for Fire In-Office?

All L&D Proximity (think trainers) and Re-Inspection being moved to the hubs, don't know exact number. Think about what this means - the company doesn't care about the quality of work being done in the field, or training the reps that remain. I think... — read more 

Just wondering, it's been a while since we got any actual news? Did I miss something?

I’ve heard that the turnover rate at the three hubs Is well over 100% a year. Does anybody know the real figure?

Isn’t the annual report usually made available online by this time of year? All that’s been posted within the company is the fourth-quarter report. I imagine they’re trying to keep the bad news from going public as many as possible

I experienced harassment and discrimination in their boiler room. I wasn't the only one. A co-worker was REPEATEDLY (going on 4 years now) passed over on promotions SOLELY because of her speech impediment which has NOTHING to do with her job, period... — read more 

You are correct, looking at the cuts already made in P&A, SR, L&D, etc... the cuts are about 20% across the board. Do we know if this trend will continue throughout the company? Twenty percent of 70k is 14k, is State Farm really going to cut that... — read more 

And then we wonder why things are falling apart? Just go and read some of the customer reports about State Farm. I can guarantee you things didn't used to be like that. I'm not sure what happened in the past several years (or more like a decade,) but... — read more 

After watching the video it appears that whether you opt out or opt in and do not receive a reasonable job offer you will receive the same severance. My question is unless you were planning on retiring soon or quitting why would you opt out?

Organizing a union for the employee will help us bargain together for better wages, benefits and work conditions. unionized employees tend to earn higher wages and have greater access to employer-sponsored benefits than the non-unionized employees... — read more 

Has anyone been offered the option to relocate? I've seen the video outlining the package, but what I'd like to know is how long you are given before you need to be in your seat, working at the new location.

And 5 to 10 year projections are pitiful. Where’s the accountability? This is our retirement

With all that is going on with other segments and Fire casualty having been a year behind is there anything brewing for casualty

http://www.pantagraph.com/blogs/flick/flick-by-george-is-state-farm-ok/article_4139346d-78b1-564d-a50a-b2b48df55a05.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1 Telling it like it is.

https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2018/03/08/united-airlines-loses-age-discrimination-lawsuit.html Here's a link for UAL's unsuccessful motion to dismiss the above case: https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20160412932 A caveat is that these... — read more 

41 years in Underwriting. Any news?

https://www.allstate.com/careers.aspx

A million people a year die in car collisions around the world and we want that number to be zero. We invite you to help us build an InsurTech company that uses rich customer insights, advanced technology and data science to save lives by preventing... — read more 

I once saw a de-motivational poster that read: No single drop of rain believes it is responsible for the flood. In a different light it is raining and there is a flood occurring but we are all caught up in our own departmental drama to notice it. The... — read more 

SF is still losing policies at a rapid rate. The plan they have to streamline this company is going to continue to come full circle. The only thing any individual can do is save as much as you can. And also decide if you are going to try and stay... — read more 

If you are not happy with the way things are going, I encourage you to make your voice heard to those the CEO and his staff report to - the board of directors. CEO staff meets with the board next week. Share your thoughts on the job this leadership... — read more 

This might be a stupid question and I apologize in advance, but I can't seem to be able to find the info anywhere else, so I will brave asking here. Are people who receive their severance one they are laid off still eligible to receive unemployment... — read more 

Heard from some folks that people are already getting alignments in ET to their new areas. I was thinking this was a fair competitive process. What is the interest form for if people are getting aligned already? Is this a deal struck between... — read more 

Rumor has it all this downsizing is to get State Farm ready for IPO - Initial Public Offering. Upper management would make millions on stock options.

this will be unpopular opinion, i know that, but i think older employees who have been with the company for more than twenty years should not be protected when it comes to layoffs. majority of them has been here for so long that they have lost all of... — read more 

I see a lot of people here talk about how this is handled all wrong and that announcing it so much ahead without any details is causing people tremendous stress. On one hand I can understand this, anticipation can sometimes be worse than knowing the... — read more