Give details. Optum is complex so we need more details than just "layoff 03/19" Which departments? Which lines of business? Clinical or nonclincial? Operations, legal, HR, clinics?

With thousands waking up to a layoff invite, remember that Optum has enough money to be the main sponsor for THE PLAYERS golf tournament starting this morning

UnitedHealth Group’s slogan is: “Helping people live healthier lives.” I lost my job at Optum in 2025 and remain unemployed. As a result, I also lost my health insurance. I cannot afford COBRA, and I have a serious health condition that is currently... — read more 

Any info?

I've lost count of how many layoff rounds I've seen. They just keep coming. There's no finish line, no moment where they say okay we're done. It's constant. The cuts keep coming and we're just supposed to be okay with it? We're supposed to keep on... — read more 

Seriously disgusted. How do they justify spending company dollars on trips to Disney World when thousands are being laid off? You don’t hate this company enough... — read more 

Any news on RIFs for this week, 3/12....?

Manager added 7 performance goals to MyGPS without my consent yesterday. 5 are AI related. Stuff like "develop your AI Persona", "demonstrate AI to the organization", and "Deploy AI to Production." None of this stuff is related to any of our day... — read more 

Is 3/19 still the next big round? Any insights on which parts of Optum? Specifically anywhere is Optum Health/Care?

Feeling Optumistic yet?

My role was eliminated in the last RIF wave with a term date of 2/6. I was told it was due to cost pressures and not performance as I have always had high performance ratings but did unfortunately need a couple medical leaves last year. However, LESS... — read more 

Has been the biggest joke of my life. And some of these managers are quite literally the slimiest. I can’t wait to see their sappy LinkedIn post when they lose their jobs, it’s coming.

Do you think they will start letting people on STD go?

Anyone know what to expect for Optum Corporate LCRA roles? Something is brewing but everyone is being secretive.

Has anyone had any success "volunteering" for a layoff, knowing that layoffs are being planned? I'm so close to retirement that I would welcome being laid off, plus doing so would likely save someone else on my team from being laid off. If we can be... — read more 

I swear I am. I cannot take this psychological torture anymore. People are not built to carry this much stress day after day. At this point, I would almost rather be laid off. I know jobs are scarce, but I would rather stay sane and search for... — read more 

The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 (H.R. 4954/S. 2495), introduced in August 2025, is a bipartisan bill designed to curb the offshoring of customer service jobs. It forces companies to notify the DOL before relocating, creates a public list... — read more 

here is a quick rant and i hope it helps someone… i was sitting in a meeting at work when i made the decision that changed everything. my boss was talking. i don’t even remember what about — something minor, some non-issue being stretched into a... — read more 

Legit said the pay was under market, that the raises I am stating are "best case" are far below market for role, and that nominal cash bonuses with zero equity upside mean: "we aren't paying to keep you or grow you." This was the UHG CoPilot, not... — read more 

I am leaving for another position soon. Saw my current role posted for internal applicants listed one grade level lower than my current grade level. Has anyone else seen this happen before?

VPN always.. POWER in Numbers!!

Well between RIF and worse strategic attempts to get people to quit with case loads being unreasonable ir putting people in work plans the oregon and WA teams are about dead and gone. DCO is a soulless id--t. CSMs are pale images of what they had... — read more 

He will sweep UHC American Technical jobs all to India, with Steve saving money for the shareholders and collecting his big Bonus for cutting cost at the expense of American Workers. Walkout March 27 -- Stop work. Hit them on the bottom line.

Let’s remind leadership who runs this company!

I’m seeing job postings for something new that Optum plans to do, work with patients with rare diseases. Good grief, optum why are you laying off but also starting new businesses. Why don’t you focus on the businesses you already have up and running?... — read more 

https://youtube.com/shorts/zidJDw00ZYo YOU!

Leadership and management do the same for you, stop going above and beyond. Those that do are not rewarded, you'll get the same results if you work hard vs skate by. Don't let them take your life outside work away from you. No more on call, no more... — read more 

[The arena is packed, the crowd is roaring, and the spotlight shines on the ring. A muscular wrestler with a flashy outfit grabs the mic, flexing his muscles.] Wrestler: "Listen up, all you fans out there! This is a shout out from your pals at UHC... — read more 

How many of you were appreciated by losing your job?

What’s the deal with this new buzz around AI DLC? Anyone have some insight into what it actually is? Also curious how many more jobs or roles might be at risk because of it.

Does anyone know how large the E&I layoff was? We have lost 3 people in our department, not sure about others or if this is only one of many waves. Morel is low with many who weren’t laid off receiving 0 raise and 0 bonus, a slap on the face and an... — read more 

I sure don't. It's just a paycheck, with no hope that raises would even keep up with inflation. Between offshoring, AI hype, zero growth paths, and the constant threat of being cut for no reason other than bottom line, why even try? Working hard... — read more 

town hall says “leverage global teams”. I might as well look for another job at this point.

Are there any departments impacted by layoffs today?

every day since leaving Optum, I count my blessings... what you're going through sounds truly exhausting, and none of you should have to put up with it... Wishing you all a way out sooner rather than later.godspeed

My mgr got axed... and now I report to an offshore manager who doesn’t really understand what I do. doesn’t even try to... most of the time it feels like she just tells other people to do the things my old manager used to handle.Since all that... — read more 

One thing that Optum lacks is Change Management processes. They will reorganize teams and expect people to get on board or even understand the new function. And then wonder why morale and performance is low. And with the RIFS happening good people... — read more 

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