After working for United healthcare ffor 15 years and getting multiple rewards and comments from leaders on how great my performance was and excellent manager reviews for 15 years. This Anti- American company fires amaricans and replaces them with... — read more
Will this ever end?
As soon as one layoff ends, we start speculating about the next, which always happens within a month or two. Rinse and repeat. I'm exhausted from always having to worry about my job. I can understand having layoffs from time to time, but all the... — read more
Do I get a 60 day notice once my manager tells me I am getting laid-off?
(Let's say if my manager tells me I am laid-off on Oct 17.) Will I still be on Optum's payroll for 60 days after my manager tells me I am getting laid-off on Oct 17? When would my last working day be with Optum? When do I file for unemployment?... — read more
Oct 17th seems to be the most likely date of layoffs
Hearing that from different sources. Optum at Home and Tech are rumored as the probable targets. Do we know more? Any other depts?
IESNP
Anyone on the call want to give info ?
Its October...
If the layoff follows the current pattern OCT 17 would be the next potential Layoff, anyone have any info at all?? please and thank you
What’s the latest about October round?
Do we know anything new about it? Which departments/areas? Most importantly, how many people?
EIS leaders whacked?
Saw a "happy to start my new role" post on LinkedIn for a "name" hire (i.e. exec from high profile security company that lets UHG C*O's claim they did everything they could to stop the next inevitable breach) and his new titles overlap other execs... — read more
Stop being too helpful
I remember when I first started, I was so eager to do a good job that I agreed to help out with many different things. At first, it seemed like I was going above and beyond and everybody was happy. But before long, it wasn't seen as extra effort... — read more
Patient support department
Does anyone have anymore info about that email we received today stating all calls will now be routed to patient support? Will they be letting go of employees who answer calls on site/clinics?
Optum layoff news coverage
https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/2024/09/optum-laying-off-employees-in-the-u-s-and-hiring-overseas/
The future doesn’t look good
If you think the company’s biggest problem this year is Change Health, you better prepare yourself. This leadership is burning the org into the ground. The org will be feeling the impact of lost revenue from coding and stars. The industry is doing an... — read more
Welcome Back
Got laid off from Optum on 04/18 and they called me back a couple of weeks ago begging me to come back this week because the workload was too much. Lol CSP/OHBS Quality Auditor for Behavioral
Optum Global Solutions
Well for those needing a job, maybe one of the Optum resources maybe dropping by the offices in the Philippines for their accelerated hiring day from 8 am to 8pm. Minimal qualifications. HS education and speak some English. Get hired on the spot the... — read more
Change Offer
someone posted this online and was wondering if anyone has details on it? “Former Change coders at Optum, are you going to take them up on their offer? Why or why not?“ anyone know what this offer is?
Application \ Resume for Optum Senior Management Position - feedback?
Name: Chad Overreachington, Esquire the Third Title: Senior Expert in Micromanagement & Corporate Chaos Objective: To secure a management position where I can thrive in creating a high-stress, low-reward environment that fosters favoritism, endless... — read more
Notice of data breach
Notice text: Blah blah…data…blah…stolen. What data? Pretty much everything “Why did this happen? A cybercriminal accessed our computer system without our permission” I think they meant to say “we f….d up and did not have proper security measures or... — read more
UnitedHealth’s Optum cuts more than 800 jobs this year, the latest in New Jersey
Optum, the health services division at Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, is laying off about 160 workers in New Jersey. The job cuts will take effect in December, according to a regulatory filing this week, and follow announcements earlier this... — read more
Illegal or nah?
I heard that if you get laid off and you’re offered a position but decline it, is it illegal for them to withhold your severance pay?
Managers Meeting
Does anyone know about the random on-site in Texas at Wellmed managers meeting this week that’s 4 days long possibly extending to next week?
Warn notice
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/disruptors/optum-to-conduct-layoffs-in-new-jersey.html
Just breathe and relax. Have a plan
If you get cut just breathe and make sure you have a plan. This is one situation where the grass is MUCH MUCH greener on the other side. I was cut, and it took a few months but I landed in a company that values me, and has a culture built on respect... — read more
It's Thursday! Who's getting cut today?????
Can only hope and pray bad KARMA gets the executives who have made and make the decisions to cut staff. Leaving the remaining employees drowning in work. Work/life balance, burnout, etc... United doesn't give a sh-t.
I hope they cut me in October
Want to leave this job and the health industry in general. It’s been ki-ling my soul for too long. I have been looking at other opportunities. If you cast the net wider, there are even interesting and reasonably well paid jobs that can make a human... — read more
Tomorrows Thursday
GL everyone. Tomorrow is Thursday
Future of Landmark First (LM1)
I have been reading about some theories surrounding the dismantling of Landmark, theories about a possible upcoming round of layoffs, departments anticipated to be affected, etc. Has anyone heard/know CREDIBLE information about Landmark First? ... — read more
tax tip
this is a genuine suggestion. but I am not a tax professional. use your own discretion. here's a tip in case it becomes relevant: as soon as you find out you're laid off, update your W4 to "exempt". the company will pay you a lump sum of $x... — read more
SEPT layoff last week, any more info on OCT?
Some layoffs occurred last week, and The latest prediction for a bigger layoff in OCTOBER gleaned from this site is: 10/17 notification, 10/31 term. Anyone have any info????
Employee losses so far this year
Do we have any idea how many employees have we lost since the start of the year? I'm talking about both layoffs and regular attrition, not just cuts. What's the total number we're down?
a poem to Optum Leadership
Going to work used to be fun. You could always find a laugh with someone. We worked long and hard for our members. I'm not sure if Leadership remembers. For the special, for the elderly, for the parents, for the sick-- if you needed it done, we got... — read more
We need to unionize
I know California has a union but I do not see many for non clinicians for this company which is desperately needed to hold Witty and the “ shareholders” accountable. I’m tired of 5 to 50 cent raises and the absolute disregard they have for their US... — read more
UHG/ Optum Offshore problem
I’ve worked for Optum for a few years and have been working healthcare for about 10. No other job has given me the “ ick” the way this company has. Telling members they got denied and that decision was made from someone in the Middle East and when... — read more
We often forget the real impact of layoffs on people’s lives
We are all trained to be in constant fear for ourselves and our livelihoods. We should all stop and think for a second about the fact that we all are in the same boat and should support each other. Being laid off is not just the matter of losing a... — read more
The art of pushing employees' limits - Optum management style
Keep piling on the work until the employee snaps. Now you've discovered their breaking point. To fix things, simply throw in some nice words, like "You're doing amazing! We need more people like you!" Once they're back at it, just make sure you... — read more
less FEAR ...more STEER
I was laid off yesterday. I spent most of it spinning out. I'm sure I'm not the only one. but it's a new day, there are only 13 left, so it's time to pull up your big kid's pants and do some work. this helped me a LOT so I wanted to share. I... — read more
actual jobs eliminated
I was "affected" yesterday. as part of the severance, you get a list of jobs of the people who are laid off. I have no idea who they are. I don't know their departments. since I work for Optum (at least for the next 13 days) I have to believe... — read more
So Begins the Fallout
Optum Insight seems to have been quite busy yesterday. Can't say what other departments were affected. CHC was. I received "the call" yesterday morning informing me I no longer have a job as of two weeks from now. Appears this round only took out... — read more
Severance and Sending Back equipment
Got laid off in July. I submitted my severance paperwork a week ago, which got rejected. The reason being that my official termination date is Sept 16 while my department last work day was 8/30. Is the idea then that the severance signage is due... — read more
Layoffs at Optum
My manager was laid off today as well.