Working at Centene turned out to be a disappointing experience for me. Despite the job requiring a Bachelor's degree, I was surprised to see that none of my coworkers met this qualification. This discrepancy shed light on a serious problem with the company's hiring practices. Instead of supporting my professional growth, my superiors and colleagues actively hindered my career progression. They engaged in unprofessional behavior by speaking negatively about me to other managers, effectively blocking any opportunities for advancement within the organization. This toxic environment and lack of respect for merit and professionalism halted my career growth and made me regret my decision to work at Centene. Be cautious before considering a position with this company.
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If your title is a “2” or a “3” then SHUT UP!!! Because you know nothing. According to OP and respondents
@xmp did you use AI to write this? It reeks of AI and doesn’t really give your personal experience
@25qx you are a horribly illiterate human! Your comments don’t make sense and from what I see from your st-pid paragraphs, you s-ck at pep talks! Thank God some of us have brains and can try to understand what you’re saying. But your delivery is null.
@xmp Your fault for putting the job before your spouse. I don't care how much you make, what the mortgage and car notes are, kids' college fund needs are (if applicable).. No job is worth it. Tough sh-t. Find a way to work through the financial hardships of no income. If you do have kids, they can figure out their future path. At the end of the day, nobody is holding a g-n to your head and forcing you to work at Centene. Only way they'll ever change (and no guarantee they do), is if they have large waves of people walking away from the company. That all said, Centene does su-k ba--s.
And don't give me any "easy for you to just say walk away" BS. Guess what? Nothing's a guarantee in life, including your next gasp of air. So, learn to prioritize your finances and lifestyle decisions better, so you don't have to feel chained to this cr-ppy company or fret over a soured job market. Prepare better for the "what if's" by cutting down on some of those splurge purchases or lifestyle choices. And I damn guarantee many of you that say you live modestly, or even paycheck to paycheck, still make a number of splurge purchases.
Work on your personal situation better than you already are and have more accountability than you already do. And f**k Centene.
@3cew+1sAmaPjI Let OP speak for themself
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Sad people bash people for expressing their experience. Everyone has different experiences and we should support each other for solutions. There are bad people educated or not, experienced or not. Why not advocate for each other? Some spend more than 8 hours a day at work then have tons of personal issues to deal with. Some comments are worth scrolling past but to those experiencing unfair and evil…hold on it gets better. Its sad when you can't vent without support when its clearly not accepted to speak up at work. To those with perfect relationships, fair promotions and good leaders… kudos. However, its not happening in every department and there apparently aren't mature people to speak to at work. If I had a boss no education no experience with a bad attitude I would be concerned about these members depending on us. Sad times we are working in.
They will hire any mo--n, especially for intake or CSR.
OP I’m the one replying that originally replied telling you to get off your high horse. Thank you for taking the time to explain yourself. I apologize for coming off harsh. I’m not the best with wording things myself and took what you wrote the wrong way based on how you wrote your post. I wish you the best in whatever career path you choose. And I am sorry if you feel like you are being treated in a negative way. I take back what I said. I’ll leave that reply and let everyone see this follow up reply. You’re good in my book, OP.
just because you have a degree doesn’t mean you are better ! i know id--ts with a bachelors and get schooled.
you are probably arrogant and people can smell that out of you..
I agree the lack of professionalism from people leaders is discouraging to apply internally. Not sure why they are immediately notified and what the reason would be. I think its an HR question as to why employee growth isn’t encouraged by people leaders. However, I have seen some promoted due to good relationships with people leaders and not based on actual experience. Unfortunately this happens everywhere but very discouraging. This is the only company that I know of that allows a people leader to retaliate for wanting growth in such a large company.
I realize that my message may have been misunderstood, and I'm sorry if it appeared dismissive or elitist. That was not my intention. I was just trying to emphasize the significance of meeting certain job criteria, such as holding a degree in a specific area, which typically indicates a dedication to acquiring specialized expertise. Nevertheless, it is misleading when a job listing insists on a degree as a requirement, when it truly isn't necessary. While you were getting paid on the job experience I was paying to work really hard for years at STEM subjects, and not getting paid.
At Centene, when you apply for an internal position, an automatic email notification is sent to your current manager. This practice can significantly hinder relationships with your existing manager, creating a tense and uncomfortable work environment. The lack of confidentiality in the internal application process discourages employees from seeking career advancement opportunities within the company, fearing potential repercussions and strained professional relationships.
At the time I was onboarded at Centene, I had another opportunity to work elsewhere. In hindsight, I should have taken that offer. The experience at Centene fell short of my expectations and did not align with my career aspirations, making me regret not pursuing the alternative path that was available to me.
Some positions will consider experience without a degree. It all depends on the job requirements.
So you’re saying employees with experience without a degree who were hired in, likely many years before you were, are somehow below you? I can clearly see why they’d talk negatively about you if you have this attitude. Get off your high horse.
Guess it’s all over the company. I’m in IT and been dealing with this for years. In Densham’s ORG only managers and above get promoted and mostly it’s kept quiet. Densham was a Sr. Director, became a VP and it was never made public. I’ve only seen less than five regular employees get promotions. There are two requirements and you have to fall in one. Management has to really like you, or be a brown noser. Falling in one of those two categories gets you little to no work, the best raises, bonuses, and a guaranteed promotion. Get to also “work” from home a few days a week (know someone that all he does is spend the day with his kids). The other day I heard someone mention being referred to work with the company and someone else tell them that the person that referred them is not their friend, because they would never recommend this company to anyone.
OP Sounds like what everyone is experiencing. I’d be running these bad leaders away if I wanted to keep the business going. There’s no way I would trust incompetent emotional leaders to reach a goal, it’s impossible. I would be training new leaders with a different leadership style. There would be a major layoff and reset. I see comments about greed but how can they make profit with poor leadership? If money is truly the bottom line, why run off the people that grow the company? The actions not adding up. But hey, we’re just on here thinking out loud. I hope the best for everyone’s mental health to overcome this.
Emphasizing the disconnect between upper management and the broader stakeholders.
"Oh, and top-line upper management may have blinders on, but Wall Street or board members, can you hear us?"
I resonate deeply with this sentiment. Every day, I yearn for an exit but feel ensnared. The daunting job market adds to the sense of entrapment. The company's relentless pursuit of efficiency is concerning, as it comes at the expense of employee well-being. It's baffling how a company with such influence fails to recognize the power it holds to support its frontline workers. The stories of job insecurity and financial strain are disheartening. The fear of repercussions for even minor errors, be it in managing finances or handling everyday supplies, is suffocating. The dream of quitting or being laid off haunts me.
Facing leadership in person brings me to tears, often confined to the sanctuary of a bathroom stall. Even after returning home, work continues, fueled by the hope of somehow 'catching up' or setting things right. But for what purpose?
Tonight, my spouse walked out on me after days of absence due to work commitments. It's a bewildering turn of events. I hope this message reaches upper management, prompting introspection. Despite the company's touted mental health initiatives, the reality is far from rosy. This is where self-esteem, motivation, and spirit wither away.
These distressing experiences aren't confined to one level; they permeate all echelons. From SVPs shedding tears on private jets to frontline managers inflicting emotional wounds in bathroom confrontations. As for me, tears are a daily occurrence. Yet, I persist, clinging to the hope that solutions will emerge as the ship is steered.
If you're contemplating joining this organization, I urge caution. But if you find yourself in the same misery, know that you're not alone. I see you because you're me too…
I feel as if I could have written this. I sincerely regret the day I accepted a position with Centene.