Don't Be Fooled - No Hybrid Policy! - Consultant Pacific Life Employee Review

2.0
May 21, 2025
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Pros

Good benefits and nice people

Cons

Do not believe what they tell you about their hybrid /remotework policy or commitment to work life balance. The company just let us know that we will be required to come in four days a week and many people who were hired as remote are being told move to Newport Beach or Omaha or you lose your job. Leadership is old school and totally out of touch. Most people cannot afford to move within 50 miles of Newport Beach CA so they say "We value our people" but are showing us with their actions that they truly do not care about the individuals, their families or their health with this antiquated back to office nonsense. Never mind the environmental impact of all these people driving back and forth in Orange County traffic. The new CEO has gutted the the heart of the company to feed his own ego.

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Pacific Life Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Our new hybrid approach is focused on more time in the office to support our nearly 160-year legacy through a stronger emphasis on in-person engagement, growth and development, collaboration and knowledge sharing, while still providing employees with flexibility. Working together in person is an important part of sustaining our culture and we will continue to support our employees as we transition into our new hybrid model.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

What I'm most grateful for is my team and the culture. Pacific Life is full of supportive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and just genuinely great people. I feel challenged, appreciated, and lucky to be a part of this culture.

Cons

In-person requirement of four days a week is not consistent. There is lots of flexibility with that, though.

3.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and great team members!

Cons

The Return to Office policy is driving away one of our talented team members. Blindsided by reorgs. No polls done to determine what is best for our team.

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Pacific Life Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the strength of your team and our benefits. Our in-office approach is designed to support collaboration and connection across teams, while still offering flexibility through one remote workday per week, along with our flexible workdays benefit, which allows for additional remote days throughout the year. Feedback like yours helps us continue learning how this is experienced day-to-day across different roles and teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share.
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