It's funny to me that there are still people here who are emotionally invested in Allstate and think this company will someday recognize that. These are the ones who unfortunately will not learn from the mistakes of others. They think that others are exaggerating when they say that Allstate is now, unfortunately, one of the worst companies in this industry. On the other hand, it makes me sad because people are wasting their energy here.
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Why would anyone get emotionally invested in a company they don't run or didn't start?
That happened to me also except I wasn't called back. Loyalty to a company is always a mistake.
I use to be one of those emotionally vested in this company. I tried to defend the company over and over and over again for my entire 22 years. And what did I get for my trouble? Laid off in the middle of a global pandemic. I was a damn fool.
I returned to the company a few months ago in pretty much the same role and same pay since I returned within 12 months. So really my layoff was totally pointless.
However now they have someone who has zero emotional interest or loyalty in the company and job. They certainly weren't loyal to me after two decades. I am just here for a paycheck and just until the job market in my area improves some. No more giving 100% and no more putting the company first. BTE is dead and barely expected lives.
People like you, OP? Or maybe you're just trying to stir the p-t?
It’s like being in a bad marriage and not willing to leave bc you are ‘committed.’ There’s a lot of complex psychology mixed up with it including Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Employers know when they threaten most people’s survival by using the stick of fear they will get results. Albeit short term, but usually that’s all they want- to shake the nickels and dimes out for the shareholders on a spreadsheet.
Mostly it’s sunken cost fallacy- not realizing there’s nothing to invest in and it’s pouring ‘good money after bad.’ Big lesson about cutting losses and staying on your toes.