I recently left Optum - I had a role selling Medicare plans to members of SNFs. Let me just say this: I have never been treated so poorly as an employee in my life. I worked my tail off for this organization for years and all they did was ask for me... — read more 

Upper management will be returning from MN this week after reviewing the number of people that they will be laying off.

Why are people working themselves to the bone when everyone knows hard work isn’t appreciated here? When will you learn that the company doesn’t care about you? Will it take getting RIFd for you to see the light? By then it’ll be too late! Wake up... — read more 

Anyone under Terry Clark - his recently combined creative team with UHG UHC and Optum creatives: layoffs coming this August. Get out now unless you are OK doing twice the work once "duplications" are identified or if you are OK being laid off and... — read more 

Step 1: Take any PTO that exceeds 40 hours. Step 2: Cash out any balance on your Bravo account Step 3: Give Bravos to your peers, so they remember you fondly. Don't give so many that your boss becomes suspicious. Step 4: "Export"... — read more 

With Optum acquisitions, what departments do they lay off first? Do billing/revenue cycle departments become obsolete? Will these jobs be outsourced??

Optum SGS reorg Occurring and followed by bulk layoffs. Based on recent contract lost.

50+ being laid off…. Prepare now.

You would be lucky to be laid off. Then you can find work at a company that cares about their employees. Optum has been nothing but a nightmare since they acquired our company. They merge us with other acquisitions and then let us all fight each... — read more 

Thoughts??

Layoffs coming for Optum PI SIU. Vendors coming in and taking over work due to high inventory. Don't have date but it's coming this summer.

People around me are quitting all the time and I can't help but be envious of them. I wish more than anything that I could walk away from here, but due to some personal issues, I'm stuck here for at least a few more years. This makes layoffs even... — read more 

Just heard from an old colleague who was laid off this week.

I purchased PTO - if I quit the company, can I cash out any of the remaining PTO hours? Also if I quit, does my health insurance coverage end on my last work day or until the end of the month? I heard some companies have health insurance coverage in... — read more 

Just when you think the dust has settled they have ramped up the layoffs once more. They've hired overseas workers and are laying off USA workers. This company is listed as a USA company, collects money from USA customers BUT they lay off the USA... — read more 

What is a reasonable salary request for Level 28 position at Optum? I know that the company has very negative reviews here but I am coming from another firm with awful reviews. Really focusing on maximizing my offer. I was considering asking for... — read more 

Layoffs coming for those in the ISNP nursing home plan. Be aware as declining sales mean massive cuts on the way. They are slowly getting rid of those who are not the golden geese! Flee while you Can!! Sinking ship....

I’ve been working on an exit strategy for well over 8 months. I’ve polished up my resume to make it look attractive to employers both in and outside of our industry. I’ve networked so much that sometimes I think those in my network are getting tired... — read more 

Yesterday three-levels of leadership at Optum SIU were laid off.

The layoffs never seem to stop here. I have a feeling there are constant layoffs because every now and then I hear about someone I knew who got laid off. The company is trying to cut costs, they are working in their own interests and not in ours... — read more 

For years, there have been tensions between the staff of UHC and Optum. Endless squabbles regarding who is in change and egos. For me, this is the worst part of the job. Worse than the constant threat of layoffs. worse that the non... — read more 

My big complaint to my superior is that I never know what and how much he actually expects from me. Everything would be much easier if he would set clear expectations for once. But no... he just doesn't know how to clearly state work objectives... — read more 

I left 2 months ago for a better opportunity. After 10 years I’m finally able to take deep relaxing breaths and my stress level is nonexistent. I forgot what it was to be happy at my career and leaving has brought back those feelings. I do miss my... — read more 

DRG auditors, which were acquired by Optum in the Optum purchase of Equian are worried. This department has not been touched yet. Optum also recently purchased Change Healthcare, which includes about 90 new auditors. Optum is hiring outside auditors... — read more 

My Director on Friday late afternoon 5:45 rescheduled my 1:1 to 9am Monday . Is this an indication of layoffs? The Directors entire morning is blocked with 1/2 hour meetings?

Has anyone experienced random reorganization’s? I’m getting switched to another team and someone is taking my place..my manager also hired a new employee. No real explanation. Could this be a sign of me eventually being laid off? Anyone else... — read more 

The biggest reason I fear layoffs are medical benefits. Anxiety is astronomical. I have almost no concentration for work at all because I am constantly thinking about possibly losing my job here. I just hope to find another job soon because situation... — read more 

Any layoffs planned for this week?

Has anyone heard about the Cobra subsidy through September? When I call and ask I'm told that they are still working on it. I know they have until 5/31 to notify ppl.

20 optum California layes off effective may 18 Optum stops home visit programs

Why was 4/15 so reported as a layoff date and there were literally NO layoffs. What is the actual date?

As we move to more automated systems they will be having more layoffs! Thursday is the favorite day BUT they will be weeding some out. IF you have worked for the company a long time then YOU are a target! I've had over a dozen friends (coworkers)... — read more 

I’ve been with UHG close to a decade. Eight of the last 10 years have been extremely stressful due to layoffs, talk of layoffs, and hints of layoffs! It’s been very disillusioning to realize that Optum does nothing in your own best interest. However... — read more