Been hearing that they want us in office more than 1 week a month but others are saying we’re sunsetting these buildings. Are we moving to a new property? Who actually knows if these rumors are true?
Marketing cuts
There's no position for my (former) manager with the structure changes in marketing . I'm unsure if I will make the cut next. I've had a good run! Good luck to all my good neighbors.
Here's some food for thought?
How many people at SF will never be a millionaire? https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/22/i-spent-5-years-interviewing-233-millionaires-heres-the-no-1-career-move-that-made-them-rich.html
In Office Plan Announcement
Looks like TMs are putting an in office discussion on huddle agendas.
Big all company mtg Feb 29?
Anyone heard about this rumor?
Big meeting coming up soon? Feb 29
Anything to the rumor there is a big all-company meeting on Feb. 29?
Quiet quiting
Now that we have seen many companies announcing large layoffs, and even State Farm getting rid of about 1,000 in what is likely State Farm's version of a layoff,. I've not heard people talking about how they coming along with their plans of quiet... — read more
I'm considering applying to State Farm as a Customer Service Representative. Would you recommend? Why or why not
You can be honest. I want the real deal before I apply
Mr. Tipsord is a decent guy at heart
He has had to make difficult decisions through COVID, but is someone that cares about from front line workers, and them being able to support their families.
They enjoy micromanaging
Okay, maybe I'm not the best employee, but I definitely think that no employee will become any better by getting micromanaged to the point of near insanity. Also, I am sick of seeing good workers getting micromanaged while at the same time... — read more
MT is an absolute criminal!!! Resign today! Trash!!!
This is all you need to know about SF and MT's $20 million dollar bonus in 2020 and $24.5 million dollar bonus in 2021, on top of his almost $8 million dollar a year salary! Yes it is stealing! We are a mutual company! Bring this up to your TM or SM... — read more
state farm family - what a joke
I keep hearing management saying we are all state farm family. They keep saying this to the people they are outsourcing. I've heard the line of cr-p, "state farm family", more times in January and February than the last five years. What a joke... — read more
Super Bowl
Hope all the Executives and their spouses enjoyed the luxurious private suite at the super bowl and the week long party you enjoyed. I couldn't enjoy the game because I was working on my resume since you laid me off. I would have been more... — read more
Almost no one wants to work for 2 or more people anymore
I just don't care anymore. I stopped making any extra efforts because I'm not willing to risk my health, it's not worth it. There are fewer and fewer people who agree to do double work and, even though there are still such people here, I'm curious... — read more
Bonus
Does anyone know if we would still get the EIP bonus if we quit before we get the bonus? I know some companies do because you worked during that time but wasnt sure if State Farm does?
So record growth again....
Funny SF is having record growth again and ahead of last years pace....that lets me know that agency is now in charge of SF. They think they are going to "grow" their way out of this enormous loss problem. U/W losses combined with net worth loss... — read more
Corp South employees heading to Corp North
Sounds like INFOSEC was first to get the news, but they were told they are all moving to Corp North along with all other remaining SF Employees.
Security analyst input - F & A all hands meeting
I busted out laughing when Fawhad said "we are not looking at any more blah blah at this time" I forgot what he called it, but transformation, or migration, or layoffs.... My point, I'm part of the team creating new alias for those rebadge... — read more
Do you like working at State Farm? Why or why not?
I am thinking of applying to customer service and dont work for state farm. Would you recommend? Also, if you do like your job which department do you think is nice
Anybody have good intel on the imminent reorg in Information Security department?
or even just rumors? Those director and above pukes are gonna do something and it won't be well-planned and will not be good.
More to come for ET
Don't believe Forkwad (not his real VP name) when he says there are no more transformations planned for ET. The latest plan to outsource ET employees was called a "migration".....so not a transformation. The next round of layoff will be called... — read more
Leader speaks out.
It makes me sick to think what the ET department has become and the rest of the company. I'm not impacted, but I know many who are. Hard working, smart individuals who have skills that are needed in other parts of the ET, but Executives made sure... — read more
Is State Farm Still a Stable Career Choice?
Coverager Says No... https://coverager.com/state-farm-no-longer-stable-career/
State Farm notifies state about hundreds of layoffs tied to IT outsourcing plan
BLOOMINGTON (25 News Now) - State Farm Insurance is notifying the state it will lay off 451 Information Technology employees working at the company’s Corporate South offices in Bloomington starting at the end of March... — read more
Chicago Trib has bad news for SF employees
Announcing 450 lay offs in IL
Speculation......
Today Congress voted to bring all the politicians back inside. Covid days are over. What's that mean? All those overpaid employees sitting at home taking care of their kids, balancing their checkbook, cleaning dishes etc MAY get their notice to... — read more
It happened
Looks like they finally realized it’s impossible to make cuts in claims. The cushy jobs aren’t gonna be so nice anymore ;)
Thursday 2/2 ET Meeting
Does anyone know what this Thursday’s ET meeting is about?
Now State Farm Marketing Dept Faces Layoffs...
On Thursday, 1/26, the Marketing Dept learned in a group Teams call that there will be layoffs in February. The numbers and details are foggy as they say the "assessments" of each employee in Marketing will first have to be performed/logged with HR... — read more
Secrets revealved - 1
I no longer feel obligated to keep silent on things I'm told to keep my mouth shut. SF executives broke their promise and trust when the decided to out sources my friends in ET. Here is something to chew on for all you technical analyst and... — read more
Don't believe N-p Sword
Dip sword may dress in his black and red flannel to deliver his message to the masses like he is simple down home good old boy, but don't believe that. He is a cut throat shrewd business man. Did you know he cries at "leadership" meetings, but it... — read more
There is life after The Farm
This month would have marked my 16th anniversary at State Farm if I would have stayed. I did not stay. I left 5 years ago at the height of the ET shakeup when The Farm unceremoniously booted long term employees in an effort to get them off the books... — read more
WARN Notices
Arizona https://www.azjobconnection.gov/search/warn_lookups/682 186 employees affected Illinois https://www.illinoisworknet.com/warnlayoffsearch 451 employees affected Layoff date March 31, 2023 None posted for Texas or Georgia (yet?). — read more
New hires staying shorter and shorter
I totally understand why and I don't blame anyone who leaves after a very short time here. However, what I don't understand is do those who apply here do any research on SF before that? It's terrible that people leave after such a short period... — read more
HCL Tech
What does the acronym HCL stand for ? Here Come Layoffs
Human Resources is Next
Up next for outsourcing is Human Resources! If you work in a call center environment shape up your resume NOW. Since they reconfigured this area to function as "yes" people to leadership....not a big loss.
It's getting worse here every year
Perhaps someone will disagree, but for me personally, it's getting worse here every year. The attitude towards the employees is getting worse, there is less and less professionalism, and sometimes it is not clear to me where SF is going anymore... — read more
Call in today at 1pm EST to give your feedback to USCIS & USCIS Ombudsman
CIS OMBUDSMAN Listening Session - Thursday, January 19 from 1-2 pm EST https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/customs-immigration/cis-ombudsman-listening-session-immigration-concerns-and-options-for-laid-off-foreign-workers/ In this... — read more
It is a delusion to think that you are irreplaceable
I wouldn't want to offend anyone, there are many excellent employees here. My colleagues are some of the best and most capable people. However, how many are there with great authority who are almost indispensable at work? There are almost... — read more