I want to acknowledge the tough reality many of us are facing with the ongoing layoffs, and I understand it's a concern that extends beyond our current situation at Optum. Numerous industries, including banking, health, sciences, and healthcare, are undergoing mass layoffs. It's a challenging time, and it might feel like changing companies is a solution, but the truth is many organizations are facing similar challenges. Ultimately, these decisions are often driven by the companies' focus on investors. Unfortunately, the uncertainty is widespread, and we can't predict the outcomes. I've heard stories of individuals leaving one company due to layoffs only to face the same situation at their new workplace. It's a harsh reality we're navigating together.
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executive management mandated a massive increase in offshoring to India. The folks here talking about onshore hiring are incorrect. it doesn't take a wizard to search the org chart and see the names.. those are definitely NOT onshore names .. also try to send them a message.. oddly enough they all respond12 hours later.. almost as though they are in a different time zone.
I’m naive to this due to my age. But I’m in a work from home group on Facebook and there are SO many ppl saying they’ve been hired by Optum. All live on shore.
It's no secret that Optum IT is trying to move to a 70/30 model where 70% is offshore. I can't speak for the business side.
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I don’t believe the 70% number. After ALL of the layoffs my team experienced like 2/200 people being let go. And their replacements were people in the US. They just consolidated teams
At least in IT it's not driven by business but rather one man show to ship jobs overseas while making money off of US tax payer dollars. There is no reason to ship 75% of IT to be offshored.