I want to know if I make similar money

I think there are way too many factors that create a toxic workplace at Optum so it's hard for me to single out any particular one.

Almost everyone is looking for better options. I wonder though if there is anyone who actually wants to keep their job here? Everyone has their own story and I have my own reasons why I would like to keep my job here as long as possible. But it... — read more 

OptumRx IR is a trainwreck. The leadership is inexperienced and unqualified to run the 3rd largest PBM in the country. They can’t make a decision to save their life bc they don’t know sh-t therefore they outsource everything to PWC (consultants) and... — read more 

If a manager does everything to make an employee's job more difficult, it is quite normal that the employee will leave because of job related stress and pressure. After that they usually hire as a replacement someone who doesn't care about the job or... — read more 

I looked at available jobs recently and sent out some applications. I was shocked to see how many openings there are and how high the need for people in our industry is currently. I already have a few interviews lined up. I don't know if anything... — read more 

From my experience here, I would advise everyone to work the bare minimum. The more effort you put in, the more work you will have, and no one here will truly appreciate your efforts. Eventually you will become too expensive for the company and... — read more 

Take ALL emotion out when you take the survey BUT be 100% honest.... just like they are with your review and career. They are not going to do any favors for you!

All the salary ranges are posted on the Hub, by state, available to any employee to view and digest. Only non-employees would not have access to the data. Do not disclose salary ranges to people outside of the company, this is reckless.

If asked how objective the reviews are, I'd just say this: when I wasn't trying very hard, I had a great review. In the meantime I started trying a lot harder and got a bad review. So what is my opinion of this company after all that? It's a joke... — read more 

I am very sorry to hear that the OptumRx facility in Carlsbad is closing. The news is very sad, but the team is actively trying to assist the employees with redeployment to other sites, and even offering relocation money if the staff member wants... — read more 

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/report-90-nurses-considering-leaving-profession-next-year Report: 90% of nurses considering leaving the profession in the next year Does that stat catch your attention? Good. Shawn Sefton, RN, talks about the... — read more 

The question is were they fired or voluntarily left maybe due to the direction they saw Optum heading? Either way this cant be good for Optum Insight can it? Something seems strange for it to happen all of the sudden when the business seemed to be... — read more 

The final announcement was made today April 20, 2022. We as employees knew it was coming but just didn’t know when. With our Carlsbad ca pharmacy facility being placed on probation from the state of California we no longer know what to expect. We had... — read more 

I really hope they know what they are doing, but still, trust in leadership seems almost non-existent? Does anyone here still believes in leadership and trusts that they know what they are doing? I don't think there are many left who do. Some moves... — read more 

So Optum will pat CHANGE 650 million at year end if merger not approved. No surprise merger is hitting push back since Optum strives to buy up competitors. THIS cr-p is where your raises go and is another prime example the kind of questionable... — read more 

Not sure how bad this really is since they don't tell us peasants anything. Just "transfer to pharmacist". Attention California consumers and health care providers: The California pharmacy permit for the Carlsbad, CA OptumRx home delivery pharmacy... — read more 

I haven't been employed there long and should have taken others' comments to heart before accepting. What a joke! I have a vice president that sits on video meetings with her wine bottle toasting everyone, and her friend, the “manager” she just... — read more 

I’m really starting to hate the fact that I’ve ever applied here. Micromanagement drains my energy. Has anyone else noticed that now that we’ve got those miserable raises, they expect us to do even more? Such management works against this company... — read more 

If I quit, am I able to cash out any remaining PTO hours? Anyone gone through this personally with leaving Optum? I think I’ll have about a week of unused vacation days and I’d rather cash out if I can then use them!

Was just sent a exel file with a listing of job reqs. They are hiring 10 Phillipines managers for the corporate IT helpdesk. Each manager can have 20+ direct reports. They also have 7 reqs for phillipines "techs". With the American economy trying to... — read more 

Not that I hadn’t seen it coming, but my position was finally axed. I was just about to explode in excitement that the day had finally arrived. I was prepared, since I have been shocked to make it through numerous cuts. Then the kick in the teeth... — read more 

Workers who aren't preparing themselves for a possible layoff or firing are kidding themselves. Before I left the company I was working for over twenty years I was preparing. I had a Plan A (stay long enough to retire) Plan B looking for another job... — read more 

Why people stay at United or Optum is beyond me. 1-2% pay raises each year... laughable. Lowering of benefits... ? The surveys that nobody bothers reading. I see the long term employees and their work ethic. After receiving the annual increase... — read more 

Friend works in OptumRX and was RIFed today - Minnesota/Eden Prairie. Any others?

Something doesn't feel right... Almost as if the layoffs will start back up again. Never ending cycle. What a sh!t sh0w$!

Now that I've seen the raise and the bonus, I'm sorry I put in any effort at all, and I've worked for several people. It doesn't matter, it's an important lesson. I think the leadership achieved the opposite effect with raise and bonuses. Instead... — read more 

I am a low level ( lowest ) manager that this week had the displeasure of delivering annual reviews. I am told from "leadership" that I cannot give a 5 unless the staff member is ready for promotion, and there is a position to promote them to. I also... — read more 

Did anyone catch the CEO saying we should disregard the headlines regarding inflation rates? Anyone else interpret this as our CEO claiming inflation rate is fake news” or is that just me? I get the feeling he’s not shopped for his own milk in a... — read more 

I’ve heard a rumor that there are no annual raises being given at all to Non management employees this year due to “a tough year”. Even though UHG took in 17.5 billion in profit in 2021. Has anyone else heard this or are there any truths to this... — read more 

How many management levels could be removed without anybody noticing?

Having been here for new number of years I've seen how these reviews impact employees just coming into their first job or new to a large corporation environment. I want you to know that these annual reviews are in no way a measure of your hard work... — read more 

Is he a fraud ? Just another talking Car dealership type? Does he have any specialist accreditation except a criminal case of bribing in China.

Today was a sad day. Management held a meeting with both shifts after work at Optumrx pharmacy in Carlsbad ca. They announced starting March 14, 2022 second shift will end. They handed out a piece of paper to all employees with a room number. We were... — read more 

It surprises me every time I see someone write that they feel helpless here because of the uncertainty. There is no reason at all to feel stuck in this company. There will always be layoffs, as there will always be other options as well. So why... — read more 

Anyone have any updates on the February layoffs?

Already two colleagues left in a short time without giving notice. Leaving without giving notice, is that some new trend here or am I missing something? By doing so, you don't harm the company as much as you harm the remaining colleagues. I... — read more