Its who you know now what - Systems Analyst State Farm Employee Review

2.0
Oct 15, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Most management shows respect to employees - There are a lifetime of positions within a single organization - Stability of mutual company - Pension

Cons

- Tech managers don't understand technology - Big company in little town with lot of "inbreeding" of family and commpany makes who you know more important than what. - Getting position you want to hold is not based on qualifications. - More emphasis is placed on longevity that creativity, productivity, and skill. - Playing along is more important than making a difference. - Life/work balance managemetn is liberal for some, non-existant for others. - Pay and raises are a joke compared to competition.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Mar 8, 2018
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Pros

(At the time) Fair pay and predictable bonus structure They were pretty good at covering travel expenses and paying them back quickly Diverse workforce & diversity initiatives Fun and funny coworkers Opportunities for growth Again, this was all four years ago and has likely changed

Cons

(At the time and now, according to other comments) Arrogant to a fault Total lack of innovation & willingness to innovate Odd attachment to the company's past (which prevents progress) High number of veterans (20+ years) who are determined to get that retirement money, and therefore, are resistant to change and technology Heavy reliance on command and control management style Poor decision-making that leads to losses of all kinds

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