A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

When they tell you you're safe laugh in their faces. They're just trying to make you feel safe so you would continue working like a horse for miserable pay and benefits while making them look good. As soon as they can find somebody willing to do the... — read more 

Backstabbers like I had the opportunity to meet here don’t deserve to work in any better company.

Does anyone else hear their avaya ringing when they’re not even logged into your computer?? I swear i hear it ringing while I’m sleeping..

I visit this forum often and a lot has been written here about unreasonable workloads and high expectations at Allstate. However, no one talked about how they deal with so much work? I mean, the real solution is to find a new job, but in the... — read more 

If you've accepted a job here hoping to see your career grow then you are in for a major disappointment. You will be hindered in any attempts to move forward unless you know the right people or kiss the right butts. Management is in on it, so you... — read more 

This place is an absolute train wreck. This has to be the worst run Fortune 500 out there. The training and garbage equipment is laughable. Wish I’d have heard about this site before coming on board.

That at present, there is a company wide RIF from anyone above CSL to....who F knows EVP? All I know is Allstate is chock full of useful id--ts who are overpaid and do nothing in middle management. My CSL could report the to VP of my dept and I... — read more 

Recently went to a leader retirement party and had an opportunity to see folks that I hadn’t seen since COVID started. Multiple levels of claim leadership, all miserable. They are between a rock and a wall, trying to keep up morale on their teams... — read more 

Good news folks! I am currently working with a producer on a documentary about the insurance business and how claims are handled in general. The gist is about the bigger companies in the industry and comparing work conditions, company directives... — read more 

I got a job offer! Of course I accepted right away. It's in a completely different industry and I'm ecstatic that I get to give in my notice on Monday. People keep harping on others here to learn new skills and I know many brush it off but for me it... — read more 

I’m happy for all the people leaving. And I intend to leave very soon. However, in the meantime, when yet another colleague leaves, the feeling is terrible. I really don't intend to do any extra work anymore, and another colleague leaving means just... — read more 

If you have the sense to peruse through this site prior to applying at Allstate let this be your warning. Low pay, long hours, and ZERO work/life balance. I can't tell you how miserable our frontline claims folks are and rightly so. They have... — read more 

It's been a little over two years since I've been laid off. I remember how miserable I was constantly waiting for the axe to fall. I'll never forget that feeling. That last year at Allstate was probably the worst in my life. I remember almost feeling... — read more 

Welcome to transformative growth . Allstate like other corporations cut costs, workers and salaries during the pandemic . Allstate made a ki----g during the pandemic . Allstate took away work life balance and doubled the workload for those adjusters... — read more 

Cause there is nothing but unfound rumors and unaccountable whining about how terrible your job is out of this group. I do appreciate the daily reads though, it’s saved me money from buying gossip mags at the grocery store. Can our grunts try and... — read more 

So CSL pay band has increased from low of 79,900 to 90k.... interesting they do that after letting go about 400 CSLs last November. Does this means Adjuster pay bands are increasing as well? How does this affect the MRR? PDS time will be... — read more 

How sensitive is Allstate when employees leave for competitors? I’ve got a chance to move to a competitor, but I’m not sure if that’s the best idea. Some tell me that it could jeopardize my professional reputation, and others that I shouldn't worry... — read more 

Sadly, it's been years since I felt anything even close to that. People who have no idea how to run this company have managed to run it into the ground. The only reason I'm still here is that the pay I receive is still decent. That's it. I also don't... — read more 

Assuming no layoffs the rest of the year, NatGen folks will move to Allstate benefits, job titles, and pay bands. Anyone have insight into this? Which bands are bonus eligible? Are the benefits and bonuses decent or sub-par.

I’m hearing rumors about home office corporate functions being outsourced. Anyone hearing that?

There was an internal document sent to all TA a few weeks ago talking about diversity recruiting, in addition to that a Hiring Manager has to justify hiring specific individuals now, what doesn't require a justification? if you are hiring a diverse... — read more 

Many work related topics are being discussed, but rumors if upcoming layoffs have been tame. My guess is that there will not be any for at least the remainder of the year. Just wondering if anyone as a different perspective.

Do they really only side with management? I feel like it’s become a hostile work environment because of my immediate manager and I’d like to know if anything would actually be done by doing a formal complaint.

There is not much to say about TGP. My opinion is that this is the worst thing that could have happened to Allstate. In principle, I don't care much for this company anymore because I plan to go soon, but I wonder what you think would be a much... — read more 

I know people who are drowning in work and I know those who barely have anything to do all day. This is not that they don't want to work, they're just able to finish everything within few hours. This is all in the same department. How is this... — read more 

Those who have left and appear on this forum, mostly say that they are much better off with their competitors. I don't doubt there are companies where it's better than here, but... I don't believe it's ideal anywhere. I can't take double workloads at... — read more 

How would you rate how successfully Allstate evaluate competitive and market trends? I think Allstate is lost and doesn’t even recognize where the company has opportunities.

I contemplated leaving off and on for the last 2 years. I keep in touch with former colleagues who have moved on as well as friends and family who are well into their careers. The consensus always seems to be the same. No one is happy with their job... — read more 

Assuming you know your job may be on the line and severance is not an option. I know it may depend on your state as well and how they handle unemployment. In my state for example if you get fired based on metrics you would still qualify for... — read more 

Please? Your coworker is not your enemy. Both of you are in the same mess working for this piece of dung company. Turning on your coworkers and trying to trip them up only helps those above you, nobody else. You'll never get ahead like that, no... — read more 

Do you also think that Allstate will continue to buy other companies? I believe they will, no matter how wrong it may be. This company doesn't seem to know how to make a good move anymore. So I hope I won’t be here if they announce a new acquisition... — read more 

How the competition’s boards are so quiet? Allstate is a miserable company to work for.

Are there any insights on what direction the Allstate Broker Dealer is going to? Seems like Allstate leadership has indicated they want to focus on Property and Casualty. If they do get rid of Broker Dealer, where does that leave the Exclusive... — read more 

Have you ever gotten into a conversation with them about the company? I recently met a guy who retired about seven or eight years ago and found it funny how he kept defending Allstate and claiming there was nothing wrong with it. There was no... — read more 

There were great times and successes. Money/profit will rule, we all know that. I hope AllState continues to prosper and be profitable. I am grateful for the years I had. I just have to say, HR you really could have made better selections.

rolling out a new, well executed and sophisticated product line as someone mentioned, which is crucial for this company? Without a great new product line, everything is just one big joke. Almost everyone understands how important and necessary this... — read more 

I keep seeing posts about how "down to earth" they are, and how they are people who care. Anyone here who has met them, is there even a grain of truth to this, or is it all bu-----t?