Asking for an IT head, who promised it 3 years ago.

I worked from that office before Covid in the Housecalls department. Is the office still there or has it moved? Is Optum still offering Housecalls to its members? Are they still hiring people to make the Housecalls from the Las Vegas, Texas, and... — read more 

when do we expect return to office mandate to expand? some mentioned after labor day, but that seems too soon.

Hi. Does anyone have insights on yesterday’s business reorganization? Will this lead to layoffs in sept and Oct?

When was the last time you told someone, “This is a great place to work, you should try to get in”? I honestly can’t remember the last time I heard anyone I work with say they like their job and consider themselves lucky to have landed here. All I... — read more 

I’m hearing rumors that business lines/functions will have 20% targets for an October RIF. Is anyone else hearing the same? Does anyone know of any specifics?

Long story short, I've about had it to my wits end with my offshore manager who I got reassigned to late last year. I am only a small minority on my team that's based in the USA. I get little to no support from my manager, they blatantly ignore... — read more 

Used until I’m worn down, then easily discarded. I no longer feel like a human being or a professional with over 30 years of specialized experience. It’s as if none of it ever mattered. As someone who once took real pride in my work, it’s been... — read more 

Witty, who was also the most compensated CEO of a managed care company in 2023, received $26.3 million in total compensation in 2024, the majority of which came from $17.3 million in stock grants.

It’s increasingly unclear what’s happening within Moulis’ former organization in OT. There’s been little to no communication about the long-term plan, while people keep leaving or being let go. Rumors of another reorg continue but with no... — read more 

Just letting everyone know my increase was 2% and I was a meets 4 for this year. The one time payment was only $450. You can view this info on your myHR under documents.

What does it mean to be a manager or above and get a random 15 minute Leaders meeting - is that to discuss layoffs to come for our team or inform about a layoff of someone or a team that impacts our area? What have managers and above seen in these... — read more 

I work for WellMed. We are now under Optum, it's been about a month. I was told with this transition, they will be making cuts immediately as soon as next week. A lot of people dont know this is gonna happen so i know its going to shake people up... — read more 

It seems like people are getting let go outside of the big announced rounds. I keep hearing about random cuts and it is starting to make me uneasy. Anyone else noticing this trend and wondering if it will continue?

I am a clinical worker grade level 24 and am hourly. A few weeks ago they sent that wordy bonus email saying that they were changing the structure of the bonuses or taking away them. Can someone explain to me what is happening with the bonuses for... — read more 

Anyone know what’s going on in Moulis new space

is this illegal? uhc uses vendor software from american companies. my team in india uses the software as a basis to build inhouse software. upper management at uhc (mostly american) and optum (mostly indian) migrate to the inhouse app and sunsets the... — read more 

What the he-l is going on with GNAL?? Have a ton of people quit or been laid off or is this just due to the new system? It’s been terrible for the last 2 months and we have no connection with our teams to know what’s really happening. Are people... — read more 

they've taken away all of my onshore colleague's work and now are telling us if we don't hit certain performance metrics we will be fired. they told us we aren't to produce any work; that's for offshore to do. and now they're tracking our... — read more 

Does anyone have any insight? Management has sent numerous emails encouraging the team to attend. Management has never cared in the past about Town Halls!

I stopped thinking of any job, especially this one, as long-term, and trained myself not to panic about losing it. At some point, I realized I'd feel foolish for ever stressing about work, a manager, or coworkers once they let me go without warning... — read more 

It’s getting impossible to feel secure here with all the layoffs happening constantly. Even joking about job security feels wrong because no one actually believes it. Morale is at an all-time low and it amazes me that more people haven’t already... — read more 

Mentally draining, physically demanding, and ultimately unsustainable.

Did anyone receive notice in the month of August from Optum? If so, can you share when you last day is or division impacted?

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/berkshire-hathway-goes-big-united-122000513.html

https://youtu.be/zmY6-2idC1o

About major layoffs coming in September? I mean, it would make sense. They’ve been offshoring roles there like crazy.

Outsource every possible US-based job to other countries. Surprised face when all of the unemployed people whose FORMER health care was tied to an employer. And just WAIT for the big bucks to keep rolling in. Ravenous locusts. Don’t look up a--holes... — read more 

Do you blame your manager personally for what happened, or do you see it as more of a company-wide issue, something out of their control? I ask because a former coworker’s furious at our manager, but I don’t think that’s fair. He’s one of the rare... — read more 

I heard a whisper in the wind that a bunch of tech teams that used to be part of Optum Health & Financial Tech under Mouli are now going under Wretling's org. And they're adding yet another Ai center of (cringe) excellence under Wretling. Has anyone... — read more 

Someone just called him propagating “fluff” materials. He is getting exposed, extremely shallow person. Kuddos to the colleague for taking a stand in the swamp of ‘Yes’ people.

Just a PSA to all you burnouts (I am one of you) that you can just tell your boss "no." And you can do it a whole bunch before Optum fires you. Working for a company with an accountability problem means your boss is a coward who really doesn't want... — read more 

What is the outlook for SNF care coordinators for Home & Community Care Transitions (formerly naviHealth)? I am tempted to move on but don’t want to miss my chance at getting severance pay, especially with all of the recent talk about unprofitable... — read more 

Lots of layoffs till mid September

Gets worse everyday. Wish my luck, currently looking. This place mentally and physically drains you. Cannot take this anymore.

Please looking for a real answer. I took a position and moved for it as a licensed mental health therapist in December. Since then all of the therapist quit minus a site director. We have not been getting intakes but just hired a nurse practitioner... — read more 

One day, studies will be done on how companies like Optum pushed people to the brink, taking over our lives, forcing us into impossible moral situations, and making us hate the company, the work, and the office. By the time they’re done with you, all... — read more 

I don't know where to start. My leader has just placed me on a CAP with a description that is just untrue and a corrective plan that lacks any detail. I'm not a perfect person, but I have been performing here for years, with performance scores of 4-5... — read more 

At first my anxiety was through the roof worrying about finding my next job, however I found one a new position in a matter of a few months with a 20% salary increase with 8-5 hours, no nights/weekends. No more stress or anxiety, complete opposite of... — read more