For the past decade, each year has been progressively worse than the previous one. And 2025 was already really, really bad. I don't dare think about what we might expect from this one. I've been praying for a new job, but having zero luck, so I guess I'll be forced to find out anyhow.
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@g7 Ok I didn't remember the exact amount, you are ignoring the point I've made. Whether it was $10 or $20 a share 20 years ago. What difference does it make? You are trying to change the topic from me calling out the OP who is saying the company has been in a downward spiral. It's simply not true. Stock went from $20 then to $500 in the past 20 years.
And btw, it was $15 a share in 2008 the year I started with the company. So you better get your facts straight bud.
Focus on what you can control. Nothing else matters, we’re just shuffling chairs on the Titanic. We seem to unable to generate revenue unless the government gives us handouts.
@fv last time the stock was at $10.00 was the turn of the century.
@fv nope
Get your facts straight
“Near 20 years” and stock “at $10” — that’s bull hockey. 20 years ago stock in low $50 range and while it fluctuated to never went below $20
Facts are easily checked…
@fv Ridiculous. Most people I’ve seen leave were impacted by RIFs well before 2020, and especially in the years since. It’s a disservice to tell the thousands who have been let go every quarter for many years that it has been growth only. Many divisions have been shut down, and others outsourced. This did not suddenly start in 2025.
This is entirely not true. The past decade has been full of nothing but growth up until the past 2.5 years. Stop being melodramatic.
I have worked for UHG in roles at both Optum and UHC for damn near 20 years. Yes the company is in rough shape but please dont make up stories. This company has been on a rocket fueled growth trajectory for the entire time I've worked here. The stock was $10 a share when I started.
Calm down.
Anyone with common sense is worried. Trump, Liz Warren, Thune, Pam Bondi, Schumer, and Jeffries all despise UHG and want to rein in medical costs. It is an easy target for all of the rage against medical costs.
All of the aforementioned need easy wins ahead of election season. This is an industry maybe second only to defense contracting where election cycles dictate almost everything. Another reason why it is such an unsettling place to remain employed.
Best thing you can do for your worry is reduce expenses and build up that emergency fund (if you are able to). All of us are in this same boat.
I did not just pray. I sent God and Santa Clause my resume.
@ae your a mean one Mr. Grinch