Salaries in Insurance

I just got an offer for $105K.Its in the range I gave early on but now I am looking closer at the benefits. Health insurance costs are $6K more per year and the bonus is discretionary instead of guara… more

I'm annoyed with how little promotions pay now. I finally made manager and my base moved $7K while my workload doubled. Nights and weekends became normal. Who in the world accepts this tradeoff?

I’m learning that mental rest matters just as much as physical rest. What thought could you stop replaying? Personally, I can’t stop thinking about what added task my manager is going to throw at me n… more

Currently, I am working full-time from home. I love it - the coffee is awesome and I get my own bathroom...😉

The company is making some huge changes and by 2027, the majority of the employees are required to retu… more

At the end of the day, I don’t need to have everything figured out. I just need to feel like I was kind to myself.
How can you show yourself kindness today at work?

Anyone else here been looking for a new job recently? I can’t find anything and/or no one even with my 10 years experience will get back to me. This is so exhausting.

I am stuck on whether switching companies is still worth it. Friends who left recently got only 5%, that wouldn't be enough for me to uproot myself from where I'm comfortable. What would it ta… more

The biggest pay discrepancies I’ve seen in insurance weren’t about performance. They were about timing, negotiation, and quite frankly speaking up for yourself.

What do you think causes the biggest sal… more

There are moments when I finish one task
only to immediately feel pressure about the next.
What would happen if you paused between them?

Sorry but not sorry but does anything think we shouldn’t have to us PTO or sick time for medical reasons such has a sick kid etc. America is so bad at stuff like this. 😩

Maybe it's me, but I can't seem to turn off my brain. My mind is always racing, thinking, or overprocessing. Even though I work from home, it was the same as when I was in the office.

Am I just the weird … more

I’ve noticed that when my calendar is full, my patience runs thin. It’s hard to be present when there’s no margin between obligations. Where could you create a little breathing room?

I’ve learned that saying yes to everything slowly teaches people that your time is always available.
What boundary needs reinforcing?

When I first started with the Company, I was a member of the Payroll department. We were a small area as a part of Controllers & kissing cousins to HR - not the same department, but a lot of people believe th… more

I’ve noticed that my energy improves when I stop mentally rehearsing worst-case scenarios. What worry is stealing energy from the present?

I’ve been lacking motivation this month. What’s your “Go To” to get back motivated?

More money or more flexibility, which onewould you go for? I’m choosing between a $15K raise with full RTO and a flat salary with hybrid and sane hours. On paper the money wins, but burnout is real. I… more

Being trained as an Analyst can be a double-edged sword. When I'm out in the wild, I notice a lot of things - people, signs, and general surroundings.

For some reason, when I'm in a meeting (y… more

You’re kidding me right? I just found out someone hired last year makes 20K more than me. We have the same title and similar books of business. How do I talk about this, who do I tell because I'm … more

I feel stuck and it’s starting to bother me. I have been in the same role for 7 years and make 150K but growth has stopped. Recruiters ask why I stayed so long. Am I supposed to have a polished answer… more

I am beyond frustrated. I manage a team of 20 and a budget over 20M and my base is still under 160K. Leadership keeps saying this is aligned internally. At what point do you stop arguing and move on?

So, there are so many ways to research the benefits package offered by a company. I try to think of my needs, rather than wants, but I also want to make the most informed decision. I can think of a few places: th… more

So, the first month of the new year will soon end. We generally reminisce on the year's events in December, but should we plan the trajectory of the year in January? If not, why?

For me, I plan my … more

Does anyone think all holidays should be celebrated within the work environment? A lot of people celebrate the simple things so if you celebrate some do them all!

How do you know if you are underpaid? I make 110K and have been in this role for 3 years with strong reviews. New hires seem to be coming in around the same number. Am I getting played?

So I’m paid to be a analyst but at times I’m the tech fixer, to do 3 jobs at once and everything else? Who else feel they are under paid?

If you’re salaried as an employee. How do you navigate WLB when the expectation is to work until the workload is finished.

I have a direct report who failed to maintain a satisfactory rating in their EOY review. How do or would you navigate that conversation when they feel completely undervalued and are worried about the … more

So for me it’s almost bonus time at work! Anyone else already got their yearly bonus? Were you shocked or excited about the numbers? Has the economy changed things for you this year?

I have been reading a lot of articles about how companies try to structure their compensation and benefits plans. I'm considering whether to apply for a position at my local municipality, so I need to know if… more

Why are new hires coming in close to or above existing staff pay? I found out accidentally and it was not a small gap. Loyalty feels expensive. Are people pushing back or leaving?

How do I answer when asked for current salary? I know it anchors the offer. Dodging feels awkward. Is it ok to refuse?

I’m learning that constant multitasking keeps me productive but rarely present. Where could slowing down help you feel more grounded?

When a promotion comes with minimal pay change should I question it? The expectations increased immediately. I already accepted and started the role. How do I reopen the conversation?

When negotiating compensation, it's best to use a structured process: Situation - Task - Action - Result (STAR) or Context - Action - Result (CAR). Real and tangible examples help with credibility and support… more

Anybody else have a busy 3/1? If not, what’s your busiest time? And how do you handle the craziness?

Hiring an individual to work in our independent agency. Individual would be working towards a role as a personal lines producer, but would support the office in other capacities as well (commercial su… more

I no longer feel responsible for managing other people’s reactions. Whose emotions have you been carrying in the workplace?

I gave up a remote role for more money, and I totally regret it. The money isn't worth what you lose in time and productivity, and I'm beating myself up for not realizing it till it was too la… more