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Is anyone just waiting to be laid off when you reach 62 ish? At my age, and being so close to retirement, that fat severance after a long career doesn't seem too bad. Just feel as if I am playing the game.

I am looking at a job posting that listed Minneapolis Virginia Maryland and Washington DC as 4 days in office. Anyone else see this?

Aside from the overall strategy to reduce the onshore employees, which is terrible for us all and of course we all hate it... would you ever admit that seeing the company rally back is a positive? Or has hatred for the company which allows you to... — read more 

I'm planning to switch jobs soon anyway, but a big reason is that as more of my team has been moved offshore, working with my newer teammates has become a lot more frustrating. The newer male hires in particular constantly interrupt me during calls... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed the growing toxicity of offshore leadership toward onshore FTEs, especially Americans?Or is everyone just too afraid to say it out loud? Today, I had an encounter with my offshore director that was so profoundly disrespectful... — read more 

Last minute townhall invite sent. Poor planning or intentionally last minute?

For those who chose to leave after a reorganization and successfully landed a new role—how did you approach it? This reorganization has been incredibly draining. I’m grateful to still be employed, but I’ve taken on responsibilities that are scoped... — read more 

Just received an invite for tomorrow morning, 55minutes long. Sent to 'ETIPS_ALL_FTEs', only tidbit is "Please join the leadership team for an update on our future operating model and strategy". Whatever that means?

Does anyone have any information on the expanded RTO plan for Optum for the remainder of 2026? I know there will be more layoffs and more jobs pushed into offices, but are there additional cities or states being targeted for RTO? For those doing... — read more 

Any updates on if they are expanding the RTO radius for MN and DC?

Got a direction to reduce remote roles today. Anyone else is getting this? Especially to prioritize 29 and 30 who are full remote and in the USA.

Town hall tomm. HR included on the call. People and culture is one of the topics. LMAO. These posts must have reached HR, and finally some action? Ok let's see what new BS they spew out

As of October 1st, all telecommuters who have company paid home internet, or company reimbursed home internet, will be losing that benefit... because why not, right? "We recognize this change may have an impact on some employees. To help you... — read more 

Optum is in talks with New York health systems to sell some orthopedic, general surgery and urology services. https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/optum-weighs-sale-new-york-specialty-practices

They laid off people holding the project together and kept the ship afloat. It's funny how none of the senior leaders are not getting laid off but people doing the actual work are. They have been hiring massively .. there are 5000+ opening in Optum... — read more 

Has anyone heard or been hinted any updates about housecalls? Now that the metrics are even more strict this year, and the last update is even more charting. Just makes me wonder what’s coming, if anything.

These are my random thoughts in no particular order. First if you were impacted then I feel for you and wish you the best. Just understand average employees are paying the price for some terrible mgmt decisions made over the years. It’s nothing... — read more 

I heard that there is a list. What does it mean if an employee is ON the list but not selected?

I want to preface everything with the fact that I have no idea if they’re actually planning to absorb minimal tech resources into UHG and then sell Optum. This is just a rumor that I read previously on this site. I have two questions: Does anyone... — read more 

I was laid off from from ORX today. I applied to a few internal positions last month, and I got laid off... Be warned!!

Just wondering if Wellmed was spared in this round

Layoffs started today at optum 2 of my 10 person team were let go today

If there are layoffs today then emails would have already gone out. If people aren't seeing emails then maybe the rumor was false?

But think about it for a moment. Are you really happy at Optum? Has this been a good place to work anytime recently? And be honest with yourself. Being laid off might be the best thing that could happen. It's an opportunity to get out. A clean break... — read more 

I apologize if this is a stupid question. I'm new and trying to figure out how layoffs work here. I've read that emails are supposed to start going out this morning, and I'd like to know is the email an invite for a meeting with your boss or is the... — read more 

Please use this thread to post any info you can about actual layoffs when they start on Thursday June 25. Any info about division, department, job role type, etc. is helpful. Also I would recommend updating your LinkedIn to #OpenToWork so recruiters... — read more 

I don't know whether my team will be cut in June, October, or sometime in between. We've lost so many customers who chose not to renew their contracts for our products. A lot of that seems tied to the fallout after the CHC attack, but honestly many... — read more 

Has anyone heard anything about RIF for WellMed tomorrow?

Any layoffs for home and community?

American healthcare workers must demand that Optum stops the offshoring of critical IT and cybersecurity jobs. Optum is actively shipping American livelihoods to India, putting patient data security and domestic families at risk. We need to reach out... — read more 

I hate that phrase. I am so tired of it. Anymore leaning in and I’ll fall over. Fall over I guess really means burned out. Ever notice how meetings begin with gratitude and then ask us to do more? Like it’s up to each one of us to fix the culture... — read more 

Curious when managers find out that their direct reports are getting laid off?

Got laid off in November. My supervisor set up a calendar invite at 5am, with no title or agenda. No secret what was coming. She told me at 8am that I was being laid off, etc etc. But, the highlight of the entire 5 minute meeting was at the end... — read more 

How do you file a religious exemption from AI with Optum? I don't intend to use AI and want to make sure that is not used to lay me off. I figure everyone else gets out of stuff in America by playing the religion card.

Why does Optum have so many Directors and VP’s who don’t have direct reports? If I were trying to trim the fat, that is the first question I would ask.

When will other cities start RTO? It's not fair. We're suffering here in MN :( It's been nearly a year since the 4 days/week announcement was made and revoking remote status based on address for MN and DC. They've said they would likely be adding... — read more