Four that I know of but a larger "unknown" number working it's way thru the system.
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any reasons given for the cuts?
I heard firing people so they can rehire in different departments to focus on other projects.
EPPS worker still stuck here: Was hoping to be laid off today but was not. I agree the last year has seen the demise of the EPPS department at Optum to the point anything would be better than working here.
@lqi+1m0VCcQq. Everything moving offshore - Ireland, India, Philippines.
@fkv+1m0VCcQq any reasons given for the cuts?
Jeremy Stern meeting was very sterile, with no numbers or details about those affected.
Well, me too. Position eliminated after 16 years of all 4+ MAP ratings. This is affecting Optum EEPS heavily. Which has been on a major downhill and toxic path since Matt Shilts took over. I for one am glad to now be out of this cesspool of hate and poor decision making.
UHC hit as well.
I’m on a company meeting now with Jeremy Stern. On shore IT.
Anyone remember the days when it used to be fun working at UHT, then UGH IT, then Optum Tech.
Those were the days where the company actually cared about their employees, our vendors, our patients, etc.
Then someone decided "Hey, let us start to layoff the really smart people, the ones who help built this company into what it is today." As I see more really smart people being let go, dedicated to the company for many years, it saddens me. After today, I am glad my ticket was punched many months ago.
I do wish to extend my sincerest apologies to those who have been laid off the past 3+ years. I hope you are happier as a result of it. I know I am.
Very surprised my org hasnt been hit (to my knowledge). We got hit last time.
We knew this was coming folks. Santelli leaves, bring in an outsider (who has never worked in healthcare, btw), and we had to expect significant changes.
I am curious what that 10% number is, in a specific org or across uhg? I feel like 10% of uhg would need to be reported and we’d see a news announcement…
Sounds like there were some volunteers/early retirement offers in this round.
Me too fellow after +8 years.
@oux+1m0VCcQq More rounds are probably coming
from my leadership chain, this is only one pass and there isn't a second one coming as far as she knows
Looks like it also includes some TDPers currently going through rotations.
I was laid off in 2020 right before covid after 20 years. I made finding a new job my job and worked 40 hours a week applying and interviewing. Within 2 months I found a better paying job for a company that respects me. Unlimited pto, bonuses, work life balance. I know this is upsetting but it works out for those that are talented
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Is it just TDPers who graduated after their first year at Optum or is it also TDPers who are currently going through rotations ?
How are these layoffs happening? Is it through email, 1-1s, org meetings?
Wow
Me too, after 16 years in Optum IT.
What departments in IT
Damn. My ticket got punched too, folks.
Apparently my nearly 10 years at this company - all of which were marked by excellent ratings - mean nothing. Meanwhile, that asian bloke who sh-t his pants during morning stand up gets to stick around just because he worked at Lockheed Martin or something. Ridiculous.
Bye fellas. It was fun.
2nd level Manager and co-worker let go today. No ryhme or reason.
I got cut too. Apparently awesome work with a high performance ratings for over 15 years of blood, sweat, and tears do not matter.
By early career I’m talking in TDP Associate Program itself. Lots of people panicking in TDP cohort chat
Does anyone know if this is strictly IT Optum IT? We laid off last month OptumRx IT I’m hoping they cut me.!
@uco+1m0VCcQq By early career you mean TDPers that just graduated from the program?
Bunch of IT techs state side are axed. Pepering of offshore people... But ya most are US based people we all know why......
I saw the HR report and the numbers for the orgs. roughly 10% with 60% offshore and the rest here.
500 sounds alot more correct than 8000
500 in optum tech are affected
Quote from senior management on my team
i want the sauce for that 8000 people comment.
Also one of the early career TDP'ers just got told he was laid off as well. I thought us early career people were safe
The layoffs are still happening as I type this .. have lost multiple team members.
What teams of Optum Tech?
I too am gone, over 19 years.
I got axed.
Word is 8000 people. My heart goes out to those impacted
Dam! Rumor was true