What would it take for you to stay working here after the bonus? - I asked myself.
More money?… That would be nice but unless the raise is above 10% it will not be worthy. Let’s be honest; that will not happen unless they pull their heads out of the sand and realize they will lose more talent.
Then what? Honest truth… I want to be treated as a professional, as a human been with needs and feelings, with dignity and not be expected to be a doormat for every uneducated customer.
The issue is so profound and goes way beyond a paycheck.
I want to manage my time instead of being used to pick up the slacks of others. I don’t want a different scheduled lunch every day and have to explain when my mouse is idle for 90 seconds. I don’t want to live my life around a job that gives zero accomplishment satisfaction in a daily basis and where I feel everyday I will have to defend myself for every move I take.
Life is one and SF does not even offer careers opportunities any longer. Let’s not even start talking about the morale just for the 20 mil the CEO got while we are overworked to mental and physical exhaustion for peanuts.
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I kind of wonder if they are starting to take some notice and taking action based on recent surveys. I know I have brought up the workload and compensation before and out of the blue I get a mysterious bump in pay because they realized I wasn't in the correct range. I'll take it for now but doesn't mean I'll stay.
I believe SF will see around 10% attrition in the spring. This is based on me chatting with about 200 co workers. SF needs to seriously look in the mirror - they are turning a blind eye to the realities on the ground. Oh and a #thankful email after being sh-t on daily weekly monthly means absolutely nothing.
I think science proves that great intelligence is passed down in genes. That is comforting as there are more generations beyond. Life looks bright
It's like this, they don't care and probably won't care until it's too late. I got one foot out the door after this next interview. What do they offer more money, so the bonus I can give two sh--s about at the end of the day. They preach in this place about opportunities and development and when you try to seek opportunities and you self develop nothing. They keep you stagnant and reward those that shouldn't be rewarded. Like MT son it's all politics. Chart your own destiny at the end of the day. There is definitely greener pasture else where.
None lol, I’m leaving for a career that doesn’t even offer a pension. I’m too young to have my fiancé finding and pulling out gray hairs. This whole system is designed for 2 out of every 5 employees to carry the workload. I have no idea if it’s by design or if talent just avoids insurance. I mean by that is no one grows up to say I want to work in insurance or is it very many peoples career plan outside of tech or agency.
The company was once rich in talent who understood and respected both the internal and external customers. When the company turned into an all about me cookie cutter process, it drove outside its headlights and into chaos. The end result is not favorable for people are not processes.
You need to seriously consider another career. Switching to another insurance employer may or may not be slightly better. However, all of the major carriers are running the same game. None of these will provide the type of intrinsic value you are searching for.
I receive around a 20k bonus and I’ll leave for better opportunities after. I’ve earned competitive skills in addition to industry certifications on the companies dime. I have no confidence in the majority of 1st or 2nd line management. They acknowledge problems, risks, business landscape, just to do nothing to address important issues at hand. They just agree, avoid solutions, avoid making decisions, collect their paychecks, go home, then rinse and repeat.
It’s fascinating that these behaviors are what ET and Info Sec value most in their leadership roles.
I’ve bought in with executive leadership’s strategy and company results. I worry first and second line managers will be the downfall.
No amount of money, the day I turn 55 I’m out of this place and will never look back.