2025 strategy. Only US based hiring for slt and above All other workers will be hired in IR and IN. Some support work in PH. Expect some really d-mb mo--ns to be hired at slt level. Mba or ex consulting types. They will act as my yes men and... — read more
Overworked and burnt out
I don’t know if it’s me having a problem with setting the boundaries, but I work so much that I’m no longer capable of switching off even when I have some free time for myself. Most of my colleagues are in the same boat. Mgmt is really pushing us... — read more
Navi
What are we thinking about Navi? Big hit early 2025? Anyone hearing anything?
Can a DCO or VP be called out ? IESNP
The DCO is just plain lost and not qualified. So many say she is also not trustworthy, I’ve heard this too many times now. Our VP is just as bad in different ways, just cruel and thoughtless. I attend TAP and when she attends what she says about... — read more
Chameleons
Soon you will see America first agenda. These jokers will change colors faster than you can blink. I will be extremely worried for global team members
November 21 - no I don’t have prior knowledge, just looking at schedule
If there were going to be layoffs this month, my assumption is they will be on Thursday, just following the pattern of laying off prior month on a Thursday so that the last “official” day of riffed employee is the following month. The rolling layoffs... — read more
Another call out on UHG— are you still proud to work for this organization?
How could anyone be proud to work for a company who does this? No difference working for big tobacco or UHG. Both seem to be ki-ling people left and right. Another story in the... — read more
Severance & unemployment benefits
For those laid off in the past, after receiving your lump sum severance payment, how long did you have to wait to start collecting unemployment benefits?
Check on your severance status
Just called the Employee Center to check on the status of the severance payment, the person couldn't find my name in the list. However, I emailed it on November 1st and l even received a confirmation email that they received it. I really hope they... — read more
Actively interviewing
I'm not staying here a day longer than I have to. Optum has become a horrendous place to work and I don't understand how more people are not trying to leave.
November RIF?
An earlier post had a cryptic message of "November 14 is live", anyone on here heard anything about layoffs in NOV
Unethical Optum
Optum, Aetna agree to settle 'dummy code' lawsuit Jakob Emerson - 23 hours ago Aetna and Optum have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of improperly charging administrative fees as medical expenses. The lawsuit... — read more
Quality, Integrity
Well this is why there are layoffs and town halls and emails from management . Back to back lawsuits showing the companies lack of integrity, and having no ability to follow any five pillars of anything. So they settle the ED denials and now the... — read more
Housecalls
Performance incentives eliminated . The one where you have no control over a patient canceling an appointment especially funny .
You'll find something better
Getting laid off from Optum was the best thing that could've happened to me, no contest. The place was a nightmare for the entire four years I was there. I was stuck in a loop, and now I’m finally free. If you're let go, don't stress. It's your... — read more
Severance payout
Anyone know when those that were laid off can expect to receive their severance? Does it really take 2-3 pay periods? I submitted my papers November 1st.
November 14 is live
The purge continues next week. My SECURE history shows Peoplesoft updates for all user accounts, called HR generated request from Peoplesoft feed. I’m in Optum Growth. The time has come.
Just accept that you can be let go anytime
I view my job here as a temp job. And I act accordingly. I work strictly what I’m supposed to, don’t do any overtime, and I don’t put any extra effort into resolving issues or impacting the outcome. I’m not involved in team politics, I don’t care... — read more
Layoffs are never ending
The company acquires businesses, then su-ks the customers, competitive data and the money out of the acquisition. Once that is done, layoffs begin to get rid of all legacy staff of the acquired company. They take the company out of the market to... — read more
Next RIF?
Will this be end of the year, of follow the algorithm and hit JAN 2025? Any intel? Any info is appreciated, the holiday season is approaching quickly!!
Free PTO Days
When you have to give employees a free PTO day to fill out employee surveys something is very wrong.
Many teams have been reduced to skeleton crews
Good job, mgmt. Even if we were superhuman, there’s no way we can manage the workload. And why should we?
You have 3 options
Anyone staying in place is going to be getting more work, and higher expectations, for the same pay. 3 options really: Stay in place and take it. Watch the internal job reqs for 1-2 gradesabove where you are and app spam anything you can... — read more
Do not attempt to normalize UHG’s behavior
Corporations exist and are wildly successful without needing to resort to inhumane treatment of workers such as bullying and harassment. For those of you who post comments saying to “just deal with it and move on”; what are you really saying? And who... — read more
CHC Employees
Just wondering if theres any CHC employees left?
Why aren't Optum layoffs making headlines?
It seems like every day, someone on here mentions another Optum layoff, but you hardly ever see anything about it in the news. Has Optum truly gotten that good at keeping it under wraps, or do people just not care anymore? It's weird that we seem to... — read more
10/24 Layoffs
Today is supposed to be to be last day of layoffs. If you made it without any urgent meetings today, congrats. If you’re impacted please post
Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
When will this endless cycle of layoffs stop? Optum can’t continue slashing its workforce without facing some major issues down the line. How much more do they think they can trim before it starts to hurt the operations? And when you think about it... — read more
Optum Engineering - It's just like working at the DMV
This is not a tech company.
False Company
United Health Group optum are dropping employees and making it seem as though the employees metric are not up to standards, They aren't a honest company, inside of being honest to the employees why the are making company cuts they rather cheat on... — read more
Where can we go if in IESNP?
We feel trapped in IESNP with no where to go. We can’t go to Landmark, we keep getting people from them as they fall apart. Patient connect is run by the same horrible DCO and VP as IESNP and also shrinking, not a big surprise these leaders are so... — read more
Optum Medical Group
Ever since they announce the closing of urgent cares in July. People have been hearing optum has plans to eliminate all specialties except family practice. Has anyone else heard this? If so any insight on when to expect the news.
MedExpress Layoffs
Just curious if anyone here worked/works for MedExpress under Optum and what their thoughts are.
Next Layoff
Are more Rifs coming this month in October for Optum Insight, or is the company still sticking with Nov 14th as the next layoff?
OI Delivery Ops All Hands
Just had our all-hands meeting with DS. Almost 500 staff on the call. Talked about our many successes but ZERO mention of last week’s RIF notifications and impacts. Is she really that out of touch???? How is she still with Optum?
Severance as per Years of service / Pay grades 20-26 / 27-28 / 29 and up
0 - 3 3 weeks 5 weeks 11 weeks 4 or 5 4 weeks 6 weeks 12 weeks 6 or 7 6 weeks 8 weeks 14 weeks 8 or 9 8 weeks 10 weeks 16 weeks 10 or 11 10 weeks 12 weeks 18 weeks 12 or 13 12 weeks 14 weeks 20 weeks 14 or 15 14 weeks 16 weeks 22 weeks 16 or 17 16... — read more
Another round of layoffs in November?
Has anyone else heard rumors about more layoffs coming in November? My team's already been hit hard in previous rounds, and I'm not sure how we'd even manage if it happens again. It’s getting tough to see how we can keep things running if we lose... — read more
My Layoff Experience 10/17
I wanted to share a theory and get your thoughts on whether it makes sense. I’m a Business Analyst who was recently laid off on 10/17, and I had also been laid off back in March, but that layoff was later rescinded. After that, I was moved to a... — read more