Micromanaged and depressing - Auto Damage Adjuster II GEICO Employee Review

2.0
15 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits- vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, profit sharing, company car

Cons

Excellent vacation time but never allowed to take it when you want. Every detail of your day is micromanaged. Management sucks the life out of you. You are expected to drop everything you are doing, even if you have a customer scheduled appointment, when management tells you to go do something. But yet we are supposed to put customers first. Last minute meetings and are told to tell our customers to reschedule when sometimes that is the only time our customer can meet. We are expected to completed 12hrs worth of work in a 8.5hr work day which we only get paid for 7.75hrs but yet we have to eat lunch while driving and always answer our phones. So you work the full 8.5hrs and they cut your pay. You end up having to work before or after hours to catch up with the administrative work the company makes you do. The goals are unrealistic. You end up on auto-pilot just counting down the minutes until you are off and the days until the weekend hits.

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Pros

GEICO stands out for its world-class training and onboarding, which gives employees a strong foundation from day one. The training programs are structured, practical, and continuously improved based on feedback, helping new hires ramp quickly and confidently. The company also offers exceptional growth and development opportunities. There are clear paths for advancement across all operational areas (Claims, Service, Sales, etc.), supported by coaching, mentorship, and leadership development programs. Employees have access to tuition assistance, certifications, and professional development resources, making it easier to build a long-term career. GEICO provides strong stability as an established industry leader, with competitive compensation and benefits. The performance-driven culture rewards results and creates opportunities for high performers to advance quickly. Another highlight is the focus on internal mobility and skill-building. Associates are encouraged to expand their capabilities, take on new challenges, and grow into leadership roles through hands-on experience and real-time coaching.

Cons

The environment is performance-driven and fast-paced, which can feel demanding at times, especially during periods of high volume or organizational change. Expectations are high, and success requires strong time management and adaptability. Hybrid/in-office expectations may vary by role and business need, which can be an adjustment depending on personal preferences.

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