I am interviewing for a promotion within Optum. What if I am laid off on Tuesday and it takes more than two weeks to get into the new role? Would I then have to payback the package if I accept the offer?
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strictly speaking, you can keep it. but the good news is, you probably won't get your severance for a WHILE. mine took 9 weeks to show up.
After you are in the layoff heap it would be highly unlikely to be offered the promotion position. Good luck, get your medical appointments and dental appointments completed and take your extra PTO…keep your hopes and dreams in check.
Yes. You need to pay back the package— it is an exit package. You can’t double dip.
I took the money and ran. Optum is one of the toxic environments to work at that after 20 years, I welcomed the “paid retirement” and didn’t even apply for any internal positions. You can do so much better elsewhere.
Remember though, if you’re offered a position internally before your last day and decline it, you WILL LOSE your severance as well. Be cautious in your decision.
Ok truth....If you take the new position You will NOT get severance. I was RIF from Landmark in July. Was offered and accepted a new position before the lay off date. Then in a plot twist I gor RIF again in Feburary...so enter at your own risk.
Take the money and Run. Steve Miller.
What if we lost gravity?
If you are promotable I doubt you are on the list to be laid off this round. All bets are off for Q2.
If you are offered the job before the two weeks are up, then you don’t get your severance. If it’s offered after the two week mark, then you will get it.
Keep a copy of your offer letter. Although if you are laid off, I doubt there’s much you can do about it. Just remember that door swings both ways.