Thread regarding Optum layoffs

@e6
I've seen it done that way as well, although not for a few years. I have no doubts some areas till do it that way. Lately the RIFS have been big so that's not the most efficient way of doing it.

Layed off 04/23/25. A direct onbound call from senior director at 9 a.m. same for 9 other team members. Back to back to back. No meeting invite.

@cf in my area it’s a 65% mandate for offshoring and 30% of all employees must be contractors.

@c6 This is correct. Have seen it work that way for multiple people I know. If you turn down a "comparable" position, you are told you are voluntarily resigning. The term "comparable" is the issue in my opinion.

@cf
Wise. Sadly if a tech career is what you seek along with a place to put down roots in a company, Optum isn't the best choice of place to try and land any longer. With the current leadership an on shore employee is a burden to their ill willed master plan. If you do come, use Optum for gaining knowledge and contacts and dump Optum without a second thought, just like they would to you

@cv
I believe that's correct, but if I recall there was a cost associated with the extension... I could be miss remembering though so don't didn't me if I'm wrong.

I believe if you receive notice on Thur 7/17 your last day would fall on Wed 7/30.

@cg Usually you will be extended insurance for another month.

So if people are getting RIFd on 7/17 that means last day of employment is 7/31,so benefits end on that day too?

Appreciate the post, seems accurate.

If this helps anyone, the goal of offshoring US tech jobs (I heard 90% to go offshore) has me applying externally. I am certified in Adobe Analytics, Python, SAS, Tableau and Alteryx. I also have extensive digital experience and AI/Chat analytics background. Not worth the risk/stress staying. I am fine working in the office 5 days a week so lots of opportunities out there if your willing to go in to the office.

@c6
I think there were some caveats to that. For example if the position they offered was Office based and you were a Telecommuter you could refuse among others ...

@bv when I got laid off last year the rule was if they offered you a position within a certain percent of your current salary and you turn it down you forfeit your severance

@by
Depends on your area. I have 3 reqs. currently on hold to external candidates

@bx i disagree - there were 15k people hired in the last 3 months

@bw
I should have added ... This is tricky... If you sign or wait to collect your severance, you are now an EXTERNAL candidate ... there are freezes on externals so careful playing the game if you want to stay...

@bv
No. That's why if you get RIF'd and want to try and post to a position you don't sign the paperwork. I was RIF'd 2 years ago and was hired to another division a week later. Out of Optum ...

If you are laid off and then get hired for a different position after your lay off, do you still get a severance?

over 15 years myself, RIFed in 2017, came back 4 weeks later finding a internal role, person posting is about as accurate as it will get

@a7 \Fair enough, As I mentioned my experience was regarding Optum. Other LOB's could be different

Thank you.

The one nice thing about having so many people that have empirical knowledge is that they get to stay I suppose. Sometimes it's a pain, but if it keeps people safe- it's definitely worth it.

This post is not fully correct. Last July the invites for Landmark staff were sent out at around 7pm central time on Wednesday night, not within the hour of the RIF as noted.

@OP
I've been here for 7 years and your rundown is 100% consistent with my experience too.