Thread regarding Centene Corp. layoffs

Happy to quit!

I hope you don’t find this message insulting in anyway, I just cannot contain my excitement any longer.
I finally, finally, finallllyyy put in my resignation. I got a new position, different company, different field. And I literally screamed from happiness and almost cried. The fu--ing joy I feel knowing I am leaving this horrible piece of sh-t company is a joy I hope many of you can relate to when you are given the opportunity to leave.

This is by far the most fu---d up company I have ever worked for. I’m tired of sugar coating it, I’m tired of trying to convince myself that the treatments of “below” “bottom feeder” employees is normal. Because it’s fu--ing not. The overworking, under compensation, removal of incentives, mandatory OT, micro-managing, sh---y benefits.. is not fu--ing normal. It is a piece of sh-t predatory system gaslighting it’s employees into thinking this is the best they can do, this is the best they can get, and this is the best to ever be offered to them. First of all let me just say Fu-k you, wholeheartedly to anyone who defends this toxic ideology, mindset, and behavior. It is NOT normal. I have worked for Centene rivals such as UHC, Humana, etc. I’ve worked for bigger companies such as Oracle, and I’ve worked in smaller companies, and never have I ever experienced such horrible treatment as an employee. NEVER. Employees aren’t asking to be praised, we simply ask to be respected, treated fairly, compensated fairly, and given decent benefits/vacation time/PTO/sick days.

My new position is at a relatively small company, with annual revenue of approx 80-100 million and they work in 7 different states.. the compensation is much higher than what Centene starts off the “bottom feeders.” Decent retirement matching plans, decenthealth plans, automatic 80 hour PTO that increases by 5-10 hours every year that you work with them, wifi stipend, and travel stipends if you live more than 25 miles from nearest office and have to go in person.

A simple decent job, that gives the employees decent opportunities!!

Anyways moral of the story, if you are unhappy here and it’s deeply affecting ur mental health the way it affected mine, I’m telling you, the job market isn’t as scary as it seems, there are many job opportunities out there, just learn how to search for them, don’t use the main sites like Indeed, if you have LinkedIn, search on LinkedIn but not through the job boards, search jobs using the “post” section on LinkedIn, many companies are posting “looking for a … anyone interested” and u can comment/message that person.

Another way is by applying on that company’s website directly instead of using a third party. Google companies ur interested in or Google what companies are in ur field of interest and apply like that.

I’ve realized during this job search that one of the important tricks to finding a good job is learning how to search for them because majority of jobs are hidden and not posted on job-boards.

I hope everyone reading this has a great day!

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Post ID: @OP+1s5E6UAh

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I knew back in the beginning of 2023 when they pulled all PFPs, KCAs, Quality Bonus', raises and promotions off the table for the claims department I am in off the table that it was going to be a spiral downhill from there. But YAY!! my managers and supervisors are still getting bonus' off their "bottom feeders" hard work - NO. I have been applying out since then. The market is rough and I haven't had to look for work in 10 years so it is daunting having to navigate all this AI cr-p along with competing with the thousands of others that have been laid off for the same or similar roles. Transitioning into a new role or completely different one is not easy either. It's absurd that they want X amount of experience for entry level roles and are not willing to train people with tons of transferable skills - considering they train you on their systems anyway when you get hired (depending on your role). EX: Molina wants people experienced with QNXT now - which only means to me that they are posting externally because they are required to do so and it's a waste of time. I interviewed with them recently in the past and it was not a "requirement". They are not going to hire externally and most likely have already hired someone internally. It's a sh-tshow for sure. That being said I reflect your sentiments 100%. I am, like many others, the sole support for my family and can't just up and quit with nothing to fall back on. And the trolls on here being negative can get bent - they deserve what they got coming to them because God don't like UGLY. I am happy for you!!! I can't wait for my escape even if I have to take a pay cut - I will figure out how to make it work. Best of luck on your new journey!!!!!!

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Post ID: @2cxtm+1s5E6UAh

Can anyone elaborate on how this original poster used the "post" section on LinkedIn to find a job. I agree with what was written that we now need to be creative in finding the unicorn job. I would LOVE to move on from this toxic culture so I'm here for the best tips and tricks anyone has to offer. Thanks in advance!

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Post ID: @2bole+1s5E6UAh

Bye.

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Post ID: @6ywj+1s5E6UAh

Best of luck. The grass is most definitely greener on the other side. The haters on here are part of the problem and perpetuate the punishing culture that plagues Centene.

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Post ID: @2rwe+1s5E6UAh

I know who you are lol wish you all the best!!!

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Post ID: @2mlw+1s5E6UAh

It’s always best when the trash takes itself out. Godspeed, bottom feeder!

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Post ID: @2ywk+1s5E6UAh

today laid off 5
Time to leave

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Post ID: @1yac+1s5E6UAh

Good luck on your future away from this sh-t hole. I want to quit so bad. I just really need another job lined up first since I'm the only provider for my family. I'm so exhausted it's hard to focus on job hunting on my down time. I NEED TO PUSH THROUGH IT.

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Post ID: @1xvz+1s5E6UAh

I don't know who you are but I'm happy for you and agree wholeheartedly! I hope soon I get to come on here and post my own "F Y company!" message 🤣 You made me smile just by seeing someone else has been able to escape. I wish you all the best!

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Post ID: @1nmt+1s5E6UAh

Sweet. SG&A savings.

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Post ID: @1ogz+1s5E6UAh

Do they actually call people bottom feeders?

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Post ID: @1vls+1s5E6UAh

Congratulations to you. I am currently in a micromanaged department and it fu--ing su-ks. They expect you to be on the phone all day, its horrible. And the people leader don’t know sh-t, sometimes they can’t even answer questions to things that they came up with themselves, Idk if its just the centene sups that are incompetent, but some of these sups are on another level of stupidity.

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Post ID: @1bfn+1s5E6UAh

They create job roles, waste peoples time then pull the job . Stay away from centene!!! Worse company

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Post ID: @1wgw+1s5E6UAh

Congratulations, sounds like they actually treat their employees the way they should be treated. I quit end of December 2023 and it took a couple months to start to feel better, both physically and mentally. I was so appalled at the constant new cr-p that was being sent to claims to work without even going over it as a group, just shut up, don’t you dare complain or ask questions because then you end up on a PIP and labeled a troublemaker. I too have worked in medical insurance within a very large Blue Cross/Blue Shield for over 15 years and we were treated very well the entire time. I know that is why I was so dissatisfied at Centene. No one seemed to know what was going on and if they did it certainly was not shared, why was everything so secretive? I truly feel your sense of relief! Great advice on job hunting. I’m lucky I am now able to find a low stress part time position, however I’m in no hurry. Best wishes.

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Post ID: @1xbs+1s5E6UAh

Happy to hear you have a better opportunity. I am 6 months out from Centene layoffs and still looking for a job. 10 years at Centene but struggling to find something to stick with 400 applications out there and dozens of interviews completed. What I have been hearing is healthcare companies are hesitant with former Centene employees as the former employees name is tarnished by Centene and can be a liability to them. This I have heard from a few recruiters but who knows. Luck seems to be the way these days.

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Post ID: @1qdt+1s5E6UAh

Amen!

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Post ID: @1vcs+1s5E6UAh

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