Thread regarding Optum layoffs

Shoutout to the managers taking PTO during layoff periods.

Looking at you, UM.

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@3lhn+1oYP4m8n In most situations, managers dont know who is getting riffed. They find out last minute too.

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Post ID: @urfz+1oYP4m8n

My maanger purposely took PTO the day of my team's layoffs. Took it super last minute too. Cowardly move.

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Post ID: @jmbs+1oYP4m8n

My manager only works 20 hours a week without using any PTO and could care less about the layoffs

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Post ID: @3nxf+1oYP4m8n

UM are initials. The reason they'd take PTO is to not have to deal with any blowback. They are PTO long enough to cover both 10/5 and 10/19. Coincidence? Sure.

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Post ID: @3odf+1oYP4m8n

Don't worry, if there is layoff, they will phone it in like they do all day long.

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Post ID: @3mvl+1oYP4m8n

Layoffs come from the executive level. How would giving up earned compensation improve the situation?

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Post ID: @3lhn+1oYP4m8n

I think they were using UM as initials for a specific manager and not utilization management. Utilization management is hiring and there are not even hundreds to lay off

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Post ID: @1mbg+1oYP4m8n

This is a manager that has direct accountability for those being laid off.

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Post ID: @gct+1oYP4m8n

Maybe I should have better clarified. This specific manager is in no danger of being "reduced," but right when hundreds of layoffs are beginning, he takes upwards of two weeks of PTO.

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Post ID: @hjg+1oYP4m8n

Just trying to use up that PTO before I get laid off or quit!

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Post ID: @uty+1oYP4m8n

How do you know of upcoming layoff announcements for UM? Are you sure your managers are aware? Honestly anyone at risk of layoff should only carry a minimum of PTO balance

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