Always remember: All those executives and management people at State Farm did not get where they are at by having a strong work ethic. They got there by hurting, stepping on, and disregard for their workers. They do not believe in a strong work... — read more
Layoffs to continue (even more) in 2026 - 2027.
Oracle just laid off 25,000 employees on yesterday due to AI spending constraints. They are looking at 30,000 total this round. Total Technology layoffs 33,302 year-to-date. Higher Energy prices will lead to a potential Major Recession by 2027.
Hi guys, how's the hiring situation like in State Farm these days?
I am looking to make a heroic return to State Farm. How have things been since 2020 after I left? Has the pay gotten any better? I'm looking at working as a Software Engineer as the market is too brutal right now and this place is my only hope. Is... — read more
Relocating was such a mistake
I moved across the country for State Farm based on what they told me during interviews. Now that I'm here, the role and team setup are completely different from what I agreed to. My responsibilities aren't even close to what we discussed. You can't... — read more
RTW- Just Imagine
Scared of the remodel at Corp South. What ugly changes will make work in office even more miserable than it already will be?
Does anyone remember this.....just saying!
Anyone remember this! Looks like they were pretty spot on, just delayed due to COVID. Giving you a heads up Sept 1-most Prof/Tech and Para's will start re-entering the building. Leadership will have been transitioning into the buildings starting... — read more
Layoffs guaranteed. Management begging you to quit. And yet not one mention of unionizing. You deserve whats coming.
The message has been clear for month now in the entirety of underwriting. Move to claims or gtfo. All this worry about going in office more next year. brother, you’ll be gone by October lmao. Get on the same page about creating a union or just accept... — read more
Higher Energy Prices, the U.S. economy; and Jobs.
Oil prices, and U.S. jobs created (nationally) - 2025 - 125,000 Total - Revised downwards from 181,000. 2026 - 34,000 Total - Non-Revised. Higher Energy prices will remain for months (or longer) even if the U.S. Iran War ends (in the future)... — read more
You miss me yet!
So about 12-13 years ago I told everyone I was the bridge to something else. I told you we had the best claims workforce in the industry, without exception, but the cost of this was too expensive and we didn't need to be that good, but just good... — read more
AI is taking all our jobs’
Welcome to the new normal! We are all being put out to pasture due to AI. BLONO State Farmers there are lots of food-banks and other resources available. Best be prepared as many of you have been living check to check. God Save and Bless... — read more
Understand their business model. Churn and Burn!
Everyone make sure you understand the current business model. 80% of all employees at State Farm, including Leaders, have been here 5 years or less. They are getting rid of U/W, Fire ILR, Chat, Customer Support etc... Around 70% of Auto and Fire... — read more
Praying for a package
I've been through the entire cycle of emotions. Denial, anger, trying to negotiate with myself, depression, and now I'm finally at acceptance. I've landed at the point where a severance feels like the best possible outcome. I'm actually ready for it... — read more
EMPLOYEES DO NOT WANT TO RETURN TO THE OFFICE
They will loose too many employees by forcing time back in the office. Employees have to many advantages by working from home. Less time on the road, less money spent on gas, clothes, food, less wear on vehicle, etc. They can have repairs... — read more
2 QTR Volunteer Layoff emails
The second quarter layoff notices will go out tomorrow, 3/25/26. Cross your fingers and say your prayers tonight. They will go out in batches so keep checking your email. Good luck to everyone tired of the BS!
No layoffs for a while
A coworker mentioned he talked to his manager who told him to relax, no cuts planned for a while. I think this sounds too good to be true but one can hope. Has anybody else heard something like this?
RTO and current board show toxic employer
After 15 years of time at State Farm, 3 CEOs, COVID, work from home, hybrid, and whatever comes next - I can safely say that this company is absolutely sc--wed. I dunno who in the chain: Farney, some random VP, or that consulting firm they hired... — read more
The working six days a week flex is weird
A coworker tried to one-up me for being tired after four days because they grind six days straight. That's such a weird flex. Cool, you give all your time to State Farm and have no free time and I do. I'll take my energy and my weekend over whatever... — read more
So they're turning us into an honest‑to‑God sweatshop?
Not that we weren't one before, in a way. Now it seems to be the actual vision.
RTW, Pension, and Legacy PTO
Sorry the next news to drop is freezing the pension for those active employees that are pension eligible. That will be announced right after the April round of severance packages. The next round of severance packages/pressure tactics ramps up again... — read more
Absenteeism was crazy today!
What was that all about? Is it because it's EIP payday? Angry about the In-Office stuff? So many employees were MIA today and it really su-ked for all of us who actually did our job. Unreal.
Corporate Headquarters is UNFIXABLE
My understanding is that the cost to repair the building on Veterans was cost po rohibitive given the dwindling employee population. The building is failing in many ways. Unsure why they spent so much money to fix it up in the last ten years. I... — read more
Really? Increasing in-office requirements now?
Increase the in-office mandate right when gas prices are pushing people's budgets to the limit. Nothing says "we value our employees" like forcing them to choose between a paycheck and a tank of gas.
Stay as long as you can!
This is their way of getting people to leave since they don’t want the black eye of laying off 30% of the workforce they don’t need. Playing chess no checkers. Don’t be a puppet
50% in office for hybrid employees....what a joke
If you wanted less work done in the office, more communicating/chit chat/wasting time. That's what you'll get. Add on the added costs for employees, pets who will now be unattended after spending 6 years with their owners at home...I'm sure that... — read more
Watch for information to come out today
Some BLM buildings will close, everyone will work out of Corp South. It’s expected that there will be information regarding being in-office more.
Missing money
anyone else’s bonus suddenly become smaller the day payslips come out?
Does anyone have any credible information
On Employees that are fully remote in claims with no offices? Are they moving the jobs to the hubs or no, and staying fully remote?
What is 2040?
I see lots of references but what does it mean? Thanks.
In the beginning.....
In the beginning was the Plan. And then came the Assumptions. And the Assumptions were without form. And darkness was upon the face of the Workers. And they spoke among themselves, saying, "It is a crock of sh-t, and it stinketh." And the workers... — read more
You are not doing your job! Cancel your policies.....
For everyone that works for State Farm, you're not doing your job! You have to cancel all your State Farm policies and tell everyone you know how horrible this place is. Especially friends and family. I can't understand why anyone, especially in... — read more
State Farm Drones & AI.
State Farm Drones & AI. This is interesting, but not just State Farm. https://news.yahoo.com/finance/news/homeowner-hit-20k-bill-state-154526906.html
P&C Claims downsizing rumors
Hearing pd claims and injury and all of p&c claims will be downsizing due to AI.
Ways of Working
Updates coming to ways of working. They'll have us all in the office more in hopes the gas prices, commute, and micromanaging makes people quit. Theyve basically said as much to members of leadership.
Fed Interest Rates & The State of the (Real) U.S. economy.
Fed Interest rates - Having studied the past several Major recessions (dotcom bust - Mar 2000 - Oct 2002, and 2008 GFC included), this is what I found. When the Fed started cutting Interest rates (and kept it going) it signaled the start of a Major... — read more
New to ET
Relatively new to State Farm and now having second thoughts. Seems like there are a lot of concerns about future. Did I make a mistake? I am pretty sure I can find another job quickly. DFW is booming.
GOING TO KEEP RIDING THIS GRAVY TRAIN
Working fully remote from home. Probably won't retire till 65 or more. Too much of a gravy train to give up.
Underwriting layoffs
What has everyone heard about Underwriting layoffs? I am currently in UW, specifically in business lines and we are just being told it is not affecting us at this moment except for the UW service assistants and Auto mod UW but it seems like everyone... — read more
Anyone met the CISO?
interested in your impression if you have met him. i met him a while back and was not impressed. he seem odd and awkward and didnt really appear competent for his job.