Thoughts??

Layoffs coming for Optum PI SIU. Vendors coming in and taking over work due to high inventory. Don't have date but it's coming this summer.

People around me are quitting all the time and I can't help but be envious of them. I wish more than anything that I could walk away from here, but due to some personal issues, I'm stuck here for at least a few more years. This makes layoffs even... — read more 

Just heard from an old colleague who was laid off this week.

I purchased PTO - if I quit the company, can I cash out any of the remaining PTO hours? Also if I quit, does my health insurance coverage end on my last work day or until the end of the month? I heard some companies have health insurance coverage in... — read more 

Just when you think the dust has settled they have ramped up the layoffs once more. They've hired overseas workers and are laying off USA workers. This company is listed as a USA company, collects money from USA customers BUT they lay off the USA... — read more 

What is a reasonable salary request for Level 28 position at Optum? I know that the company has very negative reviews here but I am coming from another firm with awful reviews. Really focusing on maximizing my offer. I was considering asking for... — read more 

Layoffs coming for those in the ISNP nursing home plan. Be aware as declining sales mean massive cuts on the way. They are slowly getting rid of those who are not the golden geese! Flee while you Can!! Sinking ship....

I’ve been working on an exit strategy for well over 8 months. I’ve polished up my resume to make it look attractive to employers both in and outside of our industry. I’ve networked so much that sometimes I think those in my network are getting tired... — read more 

Yesterday three-levels of leadership at Optum SIU were laid off.

The layoffs never seem to stop here. I have a feeling there are constant layoffs because every now and then I hear about someone I knew who got laid off. The company is trying to cut costs, they are working in their own interests and not in ours... — read more 

For years, there have been tensions between the staff of UHC and Optum. Endless squabbles regarding who is in change and egos. For me, this is the worst part of the job. Worse than the constant threat of layoffs. worse that the non... — read more 

My big complaint to my superior is that I never know what and how much he actually expects from me. Everything would be much easier if he would set clear expectations for once. But no... he just doesn't know how to clearly state work objectives... — read more 

I left 2 months ago for a better opportunity. After 10 years I’m finally able to take deep relaxing breaths and my stress level is nonexistent. I forgot what it was to be happy at my career and leaving has brought back those feelings. I do miss my... — read more 

DRG auditors, which were acquired by Optum in the Optum purchase of Equian are worried. This department has not been touched yet. Optum also recently purchased Change Healthcare, which includes about 90 new auditors. Optum is hiring outside auditors... — read more 

My Director on Friday late afternoon 5:45 rescheduled my 1:1 to 9am Monday . Is this an indication of layoffs? The Directors entire morning is blocked with 1/2 hour meetings?

Has anyone experienced random reorganization’s? I’m getting switched to another team and someone is taking my place..my manager also hired a new employee. No real explanation. Could this be a sign of me eventually being laid off? Anyone else... — read more 

The biggest reason I fear layoffs are medical benefits. Anxiety is astronomical. I have almost no concentration for work at all because I am constantly thinking about possibly losing my job here. I just hope to find another job soon because situation... — read more 

Any layoffs planned for this week?

Has anyone heard about the Cobra subsidy through September? When I call and ask I'm told that they are still working on it. I know they have until 5/31 to notify ppl.

20 optum California layes off effective may 18 Optum stops home visit programs

Why was 4/15 so reported as a layoff date and there were literally NO layoffs. What is the actual date?

As we move to more automated systems they will be having more layoffs! Thursday is the favorite day BUT they will be weeding some out. IF you have worked for the company a long time then YOU are a target! I've had over a dozen friends (coworkers)... — read more 

I’ve been with UHG close to a decade. Eight of the last 10 years have been extremely stressful due to layoffs, talk of layoffs, and hints of layoffs! It’s been very disillusioning to realize that Optum does nothing in your own best interest. However... — read more 

What time will layoffs be tomorrow?

Any layoffs for Clinical Performance?

The rumors about the upcoming layoffs worry me but at the same time I can't wait for that to happen. I would feel very disappointed to be laid off here after so many years, but on the other hand, I'm tired of feeling anxious about it and I'm ready... — read more 

Is the company really in such a bad position that layoffs are inevitable and the only option? Couldn't the management still save some jobs that will be lost?

Do they really do a big layoff the same day the earnings report is released? What if the report is favorable?

I've been with this company long enough to see the corruption, the lack of ethics and the 'good'ol boy' network. It takes one good lawsuit to actually make the headlines OR better yet for Amazon, JP Morgan and Warren Buffet to form a Healthcare... — read more 

On the clinical side, they are splitting E&I off from M&R. So they have ICMs reviewing for M&R and ICMs reviewing for E&I. Has anyone heard of layoffs coming to the clinical side of E&I or automating the nurses job? They are also switching to... — read more 

You can feel how tense everyone is on our team that there are layoffs coming. One of my teammates who has insider knowledge is being very quiet which is not normal. Last Thursday my boss and another coworker made a comment that they dogged it so... — read more