I’m heading into the second round of interviews for a management role in IT. During the first round, it was mentioned that it’s a hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. I don’t live near an office. How serious is the 2 days in the office, and what are the expectations with the team being spread out across the country? Thanks in advance for any input.
The rules and conditions of employment can change at any time. Any promises made during the interview process are officially null and void. Geico has a history of deception.
Scout said:
The rules and conditions of employment can change at any time. Any promises made during the interview process are officially null and void. Geico has a history of deception.
That’s really good to know. Thank you for sharing.
My advice would be to read the room. GEICO is a mess right now; the tech organization is the worst.
The CEO has gone through 3 heads of tech in the past 4 years. The last one was supposed to lead GEICO into the future and lasted only 18 months before being let go with no notice.
The tech team laid off 3,500 people in the past two years and implemented a ‘RIF 10% of everyone yearly’ model like Amazon.
The days in the office have changed 5 times in the last 24 months. They change it randomly, it’s arbitrary and capricious.
Unless you really need a job, I’d suggest keeping your options open. There’s a reason Glassdoor has 12,000 reviews and the company averages 2.5 stars.
@Niko
I get that, but the job market is tough. It might be better for him to secure his $100k while looking for something else.
@Niko
This was a very helpful summary. Thank you. I was wondering what’s going on because the folks in the second round of interviews are all fairly new hires. They are at the director level, and no one has more than 3 months of tenure. I’m going to check out Glassdoor reviews shortly. Do you currently work there or recently leave? Thanks again!
@Niko
They’re probably going to offload IT to India. It seems like all the CTOs are being replaced by Indian professionals who are offshoring. This has been happening for years, it’s obvious now. I don’t really care about the general consensus on Reddit because most people here seem a bit strange. It’s not a coincidence that now Indians are taking over executive positions in many Fortune 100-500 companies.
@Haven
That seems doubtful since all our offshore contractors were let go in the last couple of years.
@Haven
Hi, thanks for the reply. I agree with you about the offshoring point of view, but I wouldn’t say most of the folks on Reddit are weirdos. I’m not! 
GEICO cannot be trusted. The company has fallen into disgrace; it’s unrecognizable from what it used to be.
Sullivan said:
GEICO cannot be trusted. The company has fallen into disgrace; it’s unrecognizable from what it used to be.
Thanks for the post. Why disgrace? Any specifics you can share?
It really depends on how badly they want to hire you and if there’s stiff competition. Anything below manager level would probably be a long shot.
Good luck and be sure to read the room before making a decision. Just remember, rules can change on a whim.
When I accepted my position, it was advertised as permanent work from home, but that changed shortly after training. A woman from my class had to relocate due to her daughter’s health issues. Soon after her move, we got a return to office mandate, and she was told she would need to resign if she couldn’t be in the office for the required days. She managed to make the couple of hundred mile trip for a few weeks, but eventually had to quit because it just wasn’t sustainable for her. So yes, rules are always changing.
@Neve
Thanks for the reply. This is valuable feedback to keep in mind. How long have you been with the company? Any other insights you’d like to share? The role I’m interviewing for is at the Sr. Manager level, but from what you’re saying, it seems like rules can change quickly, making it hard to plan.
@Kade
I wish I could share more, but I have to keep things private here. I can tell you that I’ve worked in claims for three years.
They probably have enough info on me through my posts to identify me, but I don’t say anything disparaging—just what is public and true. I mostly advise people to do their own research and make informed decisions.
Since work from home is important for you, and considering your level, you’ll likely have a contract. I’d recommend getting that in writing.
Wishing you the best!
@Neve
Thank you for the kind wishes!
Headlining, what? Good luck!
In tech, employees seem to be fully working from home while management is hybrid. You should mention your situation, but I think they might hold you to it.
Iman said:
In tech, employees seem to be fully working from home while management is hybrid. You should mention your situation, but I think they might hold you to it.
Quick question for you since you seem level-headed. I got offered a position here for Eng 2, 120k base, 10k bonus. That’s $50,000 more than I made last year. Plus, I get to stay fully remote. I’m happy with all of that. Everyone on this forum seems to criticize Geico, but do they just care too much? Do you feel that things are bad here, or do you have a fair work-life balance, earn good money, and view it simply as a job?
@Shawn
It’s not as bad for engineers. The issue is that when a system is completed or they decide to shift focus, they lay off employees instead of reallocating them. So, I would suggest taking the job. It’s not as stable as it once was, and most people want to leave. There’s a lack of transparency, so you won’t always know the company’s plans. A lot of pressure comes from management or they’re overloaded due to layoffs and added responsibilities, which can increase stress levels. But I’d say the salary jump is worth it.
@Zacky
Thanks a lot!