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?
Which jobs in the insurance space are WAY overpaid for the work they do? ....... It's Actuaries isn't it?
Remote workers with kids, what are you planning on doing with your kids this summer? Do you keep them at home and try to work, or do you spend the money for daycare? Last year, I kept them home and it...
read moreHave you ever made a lateral move just for a change of pace? I have a friend who is switch companies but getting the same pay just because she says she was “bored.”
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?
I have noticed that on some teams, taking a real lunch break almost feels discouraged. Many people eat at their desks while continuing to work, as if stepping away for 20-30 minutes signal a lack of c...
read moreIs 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.
🤔 Do you feel comfortable saying no or setting boundaries at work, or does that feel like something you can't or shouldn't do?
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 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
How 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 moreWhen does the day start for you? I hate getting up early, but I'm forced to get up by 5:00 a.m. each morning in order to get everyone ready, out the door, and get myself to work on time. Adulthood is ...
read moreI’ve got a personal claim in progress with a competing company, and it made me wonder.. do you look more closely at claims when the person filing works in the same field or industry for a competitor?
I'm in Missouri and gas prices officially hit $4+. I had to pay $4.19 a gallon on my way to work today. It was painful. What are gas prices where you're located? Are people really paying over $7 a gal...
read moreMy LinkedIn feed is full of posts talking about Al. About half are written by people that are clearly using Al to create the post. They are all trying to be subject matter experts. The comments always...
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?
Oh man! More layoffs announced today. Letting the lower levels go while hiring more VPs. I hate what this says about our company.