Does anyone actually like their job or working in insurance? I feel like, we're all just kind of stuck here.
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Does anyone actually like their job or working in insurance? I feel like, we're all just kind of stuck here.
Is anyone else experiencing serious understaffing and then being expected to manage the work load of minimum 3 other people?
Is it unethical for me to work for two different insurance companies? I'm still remote and I've been given an offer for another sales job. Both would be remote and I think I can handle the work load.
How honest are you when you get surveys from your company or your department? I am totally honest with company surveys because I know they are aggregated. I took a dept survey yesterday and I dialed t...
read moreWhich jobs in the insurance space are WAY overpaid for the work they do? ....... It's Actuaries isn't it?
Does your employer allow work email on your phone? I’m conflicted… I like having access to everything but it also means I’m never truly off. Thoughts?
Oh man! More layoffs announced today. Letting the lower levels go while hiring more VPs. I hate what this says about our company.
My schedule states that I work from 8am to 5pm with an hour lunch each day and when the clock strikes 5, I like to leave. So, how can I tactfully tell my manager that I'm not willing to stay late and ...
read more💭 Do you actually disconnect from work when you're off, or are you always halfway checked in?
Is our field AI-proof? Everyone says we have nothing to be worried about but ai has changed how do my job so much in just a couple months. I can’t see it ever letting up
👀 What's the pettiest thing a manager has ever done to you or someone you know?
We had a few retirements announced recently and one of my colleagues is bereft. I am always ecstatic when people tell me they are retiring. I don't want anyone to work a day longer than they have to. ...
read moreHow should I handle my coworker who is constantly interrupting me while I'm speaking? We're at the same level, but he only ever interrupts me. It feels personal.
I'm curious how you all handle PTO coverage. Do you list one person to cover for you or is it several people? And do they do any of your actual work or just handle emergent issues? I'll be out for ove...
read moreIt is remarkable how one difficult employee can shift the tone and energy of a team. Technical skill matters, but so does one’s impact on collaboration, trust, and morale. In my experience, the hidden...
read moreHow do you describe your job to someone who doesn’t work in insurance? Helping people when they need it most seems too basic.
I can't tell if my coworker is flirting with me or is just really friendly. On the one hand, we're both married, so it doesn't make sense for him to be flirting. However, he comes up to chat with me s...
read moreI shared with my Director that in order to do both the operational and strategic work to the extent she expects, I need some help. She basically said, "That's a you problem." If I think I need help it...
read moreWhat’s the one change your company made this year that truly transformed the way you work day to day? Has it really improved how work gets done or just added another layer of meetings, reporting, and ...
read moreFor those in health insurance, are fully insured plans going the way of the Dodo Bird? All I hear about is ASO plans. Is there still a place for FI?