any chance that the merge with Change Healthcare will not happen? I see not much updates
Optum won't need layoffs, they're going to force the clot shot on the unvaxxed.
Take the jab or no job. Who is John Gault? Just wait and see the brain drain and mass exodus of any talent they might have.
Toxic Culture Career Wasted
Today I realized that if my boss gives me "busy work" which is never used. I've decided to turn it into a positive to relax and slow down my work pace. I listen to motivational pod casts since I'm excluded from meetings. The company is toxic... — read more
AMS CES leaving OPTUM?
Does anyone know about the AMS team being sold? I heard that it’s called Copper now? I wish Lenny was still around
This coming week US IT will be seeing layoffs...
I thought we were safe after the last one where a couple people got cut, but it's happening again this week. Guess I'll know if I still have a job by the end of this week...
Layoffs are constantly happening
When will people realize and accept this? No, there might not be huge rounds every week but there are certainly small, surgical cuts being done daily. This is not an employee-friendly place, it never was. If you want job security, you'll have to find... — read more
Three months since I left
I stopped here briefly just to see what's going on here now. Looks like the situation hasn't improved much? _ _ I’m still not used to working at another company because it's weird not experiencing stress everyday. After so much time at Optum it... — read more
About to accept job offer from Optum US
Should I do it? I have other job offers from fintech and I thought healthcare industry is stable and growing. Optum has lower job offer but like I said, I like the idea of stability. But looking at the posts here, Optum seems like a chaotic... — read more
No one is safe!
Basically we can all be sure of only one thing and that is that no one here is safe. Judging by the behavior of my superior, everything indicates that I am a target for the cuts very soon. I take his drastic change in behavior as a big red flag... — read more
Covid vaccine mandates
Based on an email that went out, it appears that there will be a covid vaccine mandate. Class action lawsuit?
Layoffs Looming in September 2021
Our management had to submit a skills list on all employees so they can realign when new automation system is implemented. I'll be the first to post about layoffs and list some names for the viewing public! It's one big cir..le Jerk!
Offshore staffing
My leadership is mandating that new employees are hired from overseas. I feel like this is the start of something bad. Has anyone experienced this and how long before you saw US positions eliminated?
Toxic Culture and No Ethics
I've worked here for over 10 years and this has got to be the most toxic work environment. I listen to management bad mouth each other behind their backs and also have managers brag about how they just put one of your co-workers on a CAP... wow. I... — read more
Hard work is actually worth it?
Or is hard work not enough? Some people try to act cool, as if they’re not afraid of losing their job, but I really care to keep it. I know it’s not the best and I know there are a lot better options but it’s important to me at this time to stay... — read more
Optum leaders hang out at their vacation homes while directing us to work weekends
Once again a female CEO at Optum has directed a large task force to work the weekend on a bid that wreaks of nepotism while she retreats to her home the on the cape. She gave her team “a treat” by agreeing to join a Friday call and tell them for 15... — read more
3rd & 4th Quarter Layoff 2021
Layoffs are trickling in for the 3rd and soon the 4th quarter of 2021. They will spread them out so they don't have to register them or give notice to the Department of Labor. It's a sick twisted game they play... similar to the Whistle Blower... — read more
Based on this, we all need to leave and lock the door behind us (wouldn't that be wonderful, though?)
Signs it may be time to leave a job You are underusing your skills. You are not following your passion. The work environment is unhealthy. There are no opportunities for growth. The company's future is in question. Your... — read more
Layoffs for August, September 2021
You know when your boss makes comments like "I don't want you to fail" or "Build this project task out so you can use it as a future skill" and the best is.... "Can you get this done by this Thursday?" are all signs of the direction you are going... — read more
Hostile Work Environment
My boss recently promoted one of our coworkers to manager (they live in the same small town) and they continuously make hostile comments towards another coworker that is not on the phone. How do you handle this? They lack the maturity to know what... — read more
When little stress could be actually good for you
The better employee you are the less valued you will be, that’s almost a rule here. To those who are going through a stressful period now, I can only say that layoff is the best thing that has happened to me here. If I hadn’t gotten layoff, who knows... — read more
Layoff in Clinical is Looming
This place is like watching is better then watching a Jerry Springer show. It's a constant fight between management on meetings and emails. Middle management looks to be the target to be fired due to poor performance. The ethics and morals suck... — read more
I would pay good money to see my boss do my job just for one week
Just so she knows how hard we're working and how unrealistic her expectations are. It's easy to yell at people to get them to do something even if she knows we're already working on three other things at once. Actually stepping up and helping? That's... — read more
Forcing Employees Out
Optum Tech has resorted to forcing people out.. (resign or be terminated), despite MAP rating of 5, for example) especially women. Employment is “at will”, so unless you’re up for a legal battle, there is no recourse. HR buries complaints and cases... — read more
Work/Family Balance....is a joke
They don't care about the employee. Management makes statements such as: "We are a family", "stop and really look at what's important in life", "Step away when you need to get some rest".... Horse Hockey! They don't give a damn about the employees... — read more
Clinical Performance Will Trim The Fat
The air is thick! We've had employees find new jobs vs waiting for the layoffs which are coming soon.... they should trim the fat, starting at the top. The only function they have is breathing. Toxic, Sick, Culture.
Business as usual.
Layoff for provider network management: contractors, developers, leads, and supervisors. President said during the meeting "it's business as usual for now". I'll have what she's smoking. Optum needs to save money after a few egregious business... — read more
LHI /Optum
Just laid off 130+ contractors and developers this morning. Have until September 23 to get placed. Severance package 1 week per year with the company. Wish me luck!!
Toxic Culture
They layoff the wrong people. All those that are currently left are back stabbing to get to the top of the "cow manure". What a big circle ... jerk party.
Optum Nursing Home Plan
I recently left Optum - I had a role selling Medicare plans to members of SNFs. Let me just say this: I have never been treated so poorly as an employee in my life. I worked my tail off for this organization for years and all they did was ask for me... — read more
August 2021 Layoffs
Upper management will be returning from MN this week after reviewing the number of people that they will be laying off.
Why?
Why are people working themselves to the bone when everyone knows hard work isn’t appreciated here? When will you learn that the company doesn’t care about you? Will it take getting RIFd for you to see the light? By then it’ll be too late! Wake up... — read more
UHG Creative Brand Layoffs
Anyone under Terry Clark - his recently combined creative team with UHG UHC and Optum creatives: layoffs coming this August. Get out now unless you are OK doing twice the work once "duplications" are identified or if you are OK being laid off and... — read more
For those about to quit or be fired
Step 1: Take any PTO that exceeds 40 hours. Step 2: Cash out any balance on your Bravo account Step 3: Give Bravos to your peers, so they remember you fondly. Don't give so many that your boss becomes suspicious. Step 4: "Export"... — read more
Billing department?
With Optum acquisitions, what departments do they lay off first? Do billing/revenue cycle departments become obsolete? Will these jobs be outsourced??
Optum state gov
Optum SGS reorg Occurring and followed by bulk layoffs. Based on recent contract lost.
Pharmacists
50+ being laid off…. Prepare now.
Optum is trash
You would be lucky to be laid off. Then you can find work at a company that cares about their employees. Optum has been nothing but a nightmare since they acquired our company. They merge us with other acquisitions and then let us all fight each... — read more