This isn't a post about rumors or Optum info, it's a post for folks that are hit by RIFs and are tight on funds. Being RIF'd is traumatic for many and in the storm one's focus could be clouded. If your money is tight and you contribute to the 401k... — read more 

Hi, does anyone know the future of Optum at home/care delivery/ Palliative team

When is the current employee survey going to start? Do you complete? Does your boss require you to take it even those it’s supposed to be anonymous?

Hi all, I am still pretty early in my career (4 yrs of experience) but I am on some major projects within my team and I am the only person who knows how to do certain things or navigate certain systems. I asked for plan on a pay raise mid last year... — read more 

With so many different layoff dates being thrown around, I honestly have no idea what’s coming anymore or when. At this point, I can’t even tell whether next week is safe or not.

I am not sure of how many will be impacted but June 25th is the date for June layoffs. I hate this for anyone impacted, but brace yourselves and just know if this is not your moment to be affected, give grace to those who were and ready your personal... — read more 

Why are we pushing to adopt a self destructive technology? https://youtu.be/F-6la_I-xkQ

Go to sparq and go under career and learning on the right hand side. Select “request feedback from colleagues.” You can see who is on leave of absence paid and unpaid and everything. Wow. Good going that HR in India sharing all the personal details... — read more 

I find it unbelievable how many VP's Optum has. One thing I learned was that when Optum acquires a company they assign them a title based on the money that they made in their last company. Hence, so many people having titles that significantly... — read more 

If I leave Optum voluntarily, do I forfeit all my PTO or do they have to pay out what I accrued? Based in Minnesota.

Major announcement in ECS. UHG has determined it is cost effective to offshore pre authorization services for LTAC, IRF and SNF to the Philippines. 30-40% is caseload gone. Member PHI to be handled by 3rd world

I heard most Wipro and Sapient contracts will being terminated or at best not be extended but it's not being announced. Just terminate one by one or not extend so it won't make big news.. I heard this from a SG32 in people team. I am 31 and have log... — read more 

We all know they aren't anonymous. NOT doing them hurts mgmt more than doing them and giving negative reviews. NOT doing them en masses makes a bigger dent than doing them and complaining.

Any word on who will be hit in the sound this month? Optum Tech, any others?

May 28 is pretty much locked in. I had to give a name from my team. I'm in OT and it will hit here pretty hard this ho around Can this be confirmed by somebody else?

Does anyone know the impact on Optum health and Optum care this month?

KY TN CA BON reports filed. We have to make sure these lousy incompetent employees are held accountable for their actions.

Sorry but to me it feels like this emergency test is also to make sure we have a personal email so when they lay us off they can just send the documents or communication there. I went in and there is no way to remove it. Maybe I’m extremely paranoid... — read more 

Any other pharmacists laid off on 4/30 from OptumRx? 15 years with the company. Anyone know numbers on all these layoffs ?

My understanding is there will be another round of layoffs end of this month with the end date being middle of June. It is possible it slightly gets pushed back but from what I’m hearing they want the list locked and announced end of month. Optum... — read more 

I'm struggling here. Every week there's a new rumor about cuts, and just when I think I've got my role figured out, my manager changes what I'm supposed to be doing. I can't plan, I can't relax, and I can't tell if I'm doing well or about to get cut... — read more 

See question. Haven't heard anything from corporate regarding this. How to dispose of this computer

One person says 500 let go last week another says 2500 One says may 28th - 30% being let go last month it was April 30th - 30% being let go Can anyone please be truthful? This site is worse than facebook for crying out loud... Please post facts... — read more 

Laid off 2 months ago after 28 years with UHG. Devastating! All internal positions I apply for, immediately “they are pursuing other candidates more qualified”. WTH? I’m even applying for job grades lower than when I left & still the same responses... — read more 

I’d like to ask for clarification around AHT expectations within Member Services. We’ve been told that AHT is not a primary performance metric when all other quality measures are being met, yet many of us are now being told our AHT is being closely... — read more 

My manager is still constantly breathing down my neck all the time. If I need to be under constant pressure and control, maybe I'm not exactly fit to train that wretched, hallucinating AI.

Anyone lose their jobs in credit balance? God I wish they would lay me off.

I'm actually looking forward to the first decent weekend in forever, and to never touching healthcare again. Got an interview next week for something completely different at a small company. Wish me luck. And do yourselves a favor, find something... — read more 

THEY'RE MAKING YOU TRAIN YOUR REPLACEMENT. USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI, USE AI. INCREASE YOUR USAGE, INCREASE... — read more 

Every round of cuts here goes after the people who keep things running. The ones who know the systems, who have the relationships, who fix problems before anyone notices them. The dead weight somehow always survives. They are not cutting fat. They... — read more 

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never... — read more 

It is heartbreaking to see those employees who want to stay, lose their jobs. It makes zero sense when you know you have many that will voluntarily separate.

Looks like a decent sized one at the end of May. I was asked for 2 names today. I have a peer in another old Tesmer team that had to give some too. Seems like it might be pretty good sized.

https://endworkplaceabuse.com/sign-the-petition/?fbclid=IwdGRleARg3x1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIsqYlwd4AD_VIzZLR5deseQxFfYl7HUWx5MMS1pvv_qVqJS5dfNgrOqx5XY_aem_hRQJ_pRHSlE9TIgjK5h6vw

https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/2050022606921982342

Do not think about chatbots. Do not think about AI (pick any ChatGPT etc) writing an email or summarizing a meeting. That is not the real threat. The real threat is the dozen projects happening behind the scenes that are automating back-office... — read more 

Seems Apr 30 RIF was all just rumors.

Too many reports of people 55+ being let go in disproportionate numbers.