MetLife Employee Reviews about "work life balance"

Pros

I worked for MetLife in the Tampa Office as a Unit Leader on one of their larger Disability accounts and had a large staff report to me for a little over two (2) years total. There was always a lot of work but my experience was nothing but positive. Had an advancement opportunity not presented itself to me in Chicago, IL, I would have retired from this Company and the Tampa office. The work was also rewarding and you build great relationships with fellow employees in and outside your unit. Senior Leadership, in my opinion, was nothing but terrific to work for. If unit's needed assistance due to a high claim load or tasks for the week, they went out of their way to obtain assistance for you within the org so not one area was overloaded. There was no micromanagement and all expressed a genuine care for their employee's work/life home balance. It was definitely not a 'my way only' atmosphere. Below are the pro's of working for MetLife: 1. Diversity and Inclusion is adhered to. Everyone is treated as an equal and respected. 2. Advancement. MetLife is HUGE on promoting their employees from within. During my time at MetLife as a Unit Leader, we would hold 1 x 1's frequently and required to discuss career development as part of our 'MetLife Way'. I would routinely reach out to other unit leaders in different areas of the Company to set up time for my current employee's to 'job shadow' or ask questions if they showed interest in a particular job. 3. Huddles. Unit Leaders were required to hold daily 15 minute huddles with their staff to cover daily statistics, customer service satisfaction results, cover any new or updated policy and procedures, go over any org change, and address any questions or concerns from the staff. Communication and Collaboration is key within MetLife. 4. Senior Leadership would hold an all staff huddle weekly to ensure all are notified of any updates or changes within the org, including staffing, statistics, and educational offerings. 5. Yearly Bonus. If you did well on your employee review at the end of the year you could potentially qualify for a bonus that is typically paid out in March of the following year. 6. Benefits. MetLife has terrific benefits, including a 100% paid for retirement plan after you meet the required service time. 7. Salary. MetLife offers a generous starting salary - I have worked for other employers who paid less. In fact, MetLife recently announced they are raising their minimum wage to $20.00 per hour.

Pros

Met some of the most amazing and talented people at Met. Many of them became like family! They have a great work/life balance with the ability to work from home when needed. However, if you are based in NC I was told that isn't allowed since they have a campus style office.