Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Topics regarding layoffs at Optum

Toxic environment

The toxic work environment under the leadership of the Senior Vice President of Optum/WellMed Florida, M "C" H, is one that continues to get brushed under the rug. We have watched leaders who have been in the region for several decades walk away. Is... — read more 

Optum CA

Has anyone at Optum CA been laid off today?

Last Day

For the folks laid off today, when is your last day on the job ? I wish you all the best. 🙏

You'll be okay

If you got severance, consider yourself lucky. Take the money and go find a job somewhere you're not constantly inundated with layoffs and where employees are seen as more than just numbers. Places like that still exist. I know it's scary right now... — read more 

3 laid off from the Optum User Service Solutions

After almost a decade with Optum Technology, I was finally part of one of the more or less monthly layoffs that UHG/Optum Technology undergoes. 😞 According to the directors in my meeting, the business justification was that UHG missing their target... — read more 

Is this a RIF meeting?

Just got an invite for a meeting titled “ Coding Employee Survey touch base “ with 515 people on it including supervisors, managers, manager’s managers, FTEs, Contractors. Looks like every single person on my project or has ever been on my project... — read more 

Laid off

6 of us were laid off today in quality

Severance?

Anyone know how long it takes to get severance pay?

Here’s where we can save money…

https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/san-antonio-wellmed-unitedhealth-group-lawsuit-20288932.php Couple of WellMed (Optum CDO) VPs and SVP committing fraud. Fire them, save other jobs. You know, people actually doing the work.

Optum Infusion

Been with the company almost 9 years. High performer. Laid off today. No one is safe.

Is nobody safe??

We lost two coworkers today. One has been here for over a decade, and the other just joined this year. They have nothing in common - different tenure with Optum, different levels of experience, different pay. One is a known high performer, and we... — read more 

Nobody likes working here

I'm yet to find one person who's not at least passively looking for a way out. Optum was never a perfect place to work, but it was better than what it's turned into. The constant toxicity, unrealistic expectations, layoffs, and so many other things... — read more 

Number of employees offshore vs US

How many UnitedHealthcare employees are offshore now? ChatGPT is not updated ​As of 2024, UnitedHealth Group employs approximately 400,000 people globally . In the United States, the company has over 261,000 employees, according to its 2023 EEO-1... — read more 

Be Empowered

In an effort to bring a little light to this dark corner of the internet, I want to remind everyone here that you matter and you are your best advocate. Empower yourself and ask, is checking this site often in my best interest? Does it make me better... — read more 

I'm exhausted

How are we supposed to function while worrying about cuts every single day? I can't deal with this anymore. It's affecting my health and my relationships. I'm always nervous, always on edge. Who in their right mind thinks this is a good way to treat... — read more 

Stack Ranking

How’s does it actually work for leaders? How much does tenure matter vs what would be the least disruptive to the business? Does tenure save you or being in the right location?

2025 Proxy Statement

Worth a read, esp. the Executive Compensation section. That 1% merit increase will hurt even more after reading that. https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/content/dam/UHG/PDF/investors/2025/2025_proxy_statement_final.pdf

DOJ investigating Landmark

What’s up with the email that was sent to providers about the DOJ investigating Landmark from 2022 to present?

Optum is a grinding machine

It chews you up and spits you out. All while an axe hovers above you, ready to fall. A great place to work, truly.

RIF/Layoff Package

I am interviewing for a promotion within Optum. What if I am laid off on Tuesday and it takes more than two weeks to get into the new role? Would I then have to payback the package if I accept the offer?

4/24 meetings? Post here

Please post here if you get any meetings added to your calendar on 4/24. And if you feel comfortable- include which area of the company you work for

Good luck to all of us next Thursday

It was indeed supposed to be this Thursday. In a meeting today I was told there is a good chance it'll be moved to next Thursday. They'll make a final decision tomorrow. The packages haven't been signed off on yet by finance. OP:... — read more 

This true?

I heard 4/29 was the new notification date

Witty 12% raise

Phew... i thought my 1.8% raise was going to break the bank, but they had enough left over to Sir Andrew

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