We lost two coworkers today. One has been here for over a decade, and the other just joined this year. They have nothing in common - different tenure with Optum, different levels of experience, different pay. One is a known high performer, and we barely know the other. I cannot tell what criteria are being used for these cuts.
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It's really sad the way they so easily dispose of tenured and dedicated employees. Had 20 years in and they just came in to say sign off effectively immediately. Much of their hiring is going off shore which is a big reason why so many health providers are canceling UHC and no longer accepting them as 'in network' coverage. Optum needs to do better for their employees AND their customers!
Hi performer of 30 years and was let go February 5th this year.
There needs to be a spread of male/female, ethnicity, years of service, etc so it cannot be said that a certain group was targeted. So what they need for the spread is who is cut.
Where are they from ? If they are from CA that’s probably why , pay
HIgh perfomer cost too much so gotta go. Needed improvement in ego massage up the food chain that is all that matters
No one is safe. I can't stress that enough.
High performer, 10 years, let go today.
Basically if your work can be done offshore then it will be regardless of tenure or performance.
High performer 18 years and let go today.