Signs it may be time to leave a job You are underusing your skills. You are not following your passion. The work environment is unhealthy. There are no opportunities for growth. The company's future is in question. Your... — read more 

You know when your boss makes comments like "I don't want you to fail" or "Build this project task out so you can use it as a future skill" and the best is.... "Can you get this done by this Thursday?" are all signs of the direction you are going... — read more 

My boss recently promoted one of our coworkers to manager (they live in the same small town) and they continuously make hostile comments towards another coworker that is not on the phone. How do you handle this? They lack the maturity to know what... — read more 

The better employee you are the less valued you will be, that’s almost a rule here. To those who are going through a stressful period now, I can only say that layoff is the best thing that has happened to me here. If I hadn’t gotten layoff, who knows... — read more 

This place is like watching is better then watching a Jerry Springer show. It's a constant fight between management on meetings and emails. Middle management looks to be the target to be fired due to poor performance. The ethics and morals suck... — read more 

Just so she knows how hard we're working and how unrealistic her expectations are. It's easy to yell at people to get them to do something even if she knows we're already working on three other things at once. Actually stepping up and helping? That's... — read more 

Optum Tech has resorted to forcing people out.. (resign or be terminated), despite MAP rating of 5, for example) especially women. Employment is “at will”, so unless you’re up for a legal battle, there is no recourse. HR buries complaints and cases... — read more 

They don't care about the employee. Management makes statements such as: "We are a family", "stop and really look at what's important in life", "Step away when you need to get some rest".... Horse Hockey! They don't give a damn about the employees... — read more 

The air is thick! We've had employees find new jobs vs waiting for the layoffs which are coming soon.... they should trim the fat, starting at the top. The only function they have is breathing. Toxic, Sick, Culture.

Layoff for provider network management: contractors, developers, leads, and supervisors. President said during the meeting "it's business as usual for now". I'll have what she's smoking. Optum needs to save money after a few egregious business... — read more 

Just laid off 130+ contractors and developers this morning. Have until September 23 to get placed. Severance package 1 week per year with the company. Wish me luck!!

They layoff the wrong people. All those that are currently left are back stabbing to get to the top of the "cow manure". What a big circle ... jerk party.

I recently left Optum - I had a role selling Medicare plans to members of SNFs. Let me just say this: I have never been treated so poorly as an employee in my life. I worked my tail off for this organization for years and all they did was ask for me... — read more 

Upper management will be returning from MN this week after reviewing the number of people that they will be laying off.

Why are people working themselves to the bone when everyone knows hard work isn’t appreciated here? When will you learn that the company doesn’t care about you? Will it take getting RIFd for you to see the light? By then it’ll be too late! Wake up... — read more 

Anyone under Terry Clark - his recently combined creative team with UHG UHC and Optum creatives: layoffs coming this August. Get out now unless you are OK doing twice the work once "duplications" are identified or if you are OK being laid off and... — read more 

Step 1: Take any PTO that exceeds 40 hours. Step 2: Cash out any balance on your Bravo account Step 3: Give Bravos to your peers, so they remember you fondly. Don't give so many that your boss becomes suspicious. Step 4: "Export"... — read more 

With Optum acquisitions, what departments do they lay off first? Do billing/revenue cycle departments become obsolete? Will these jobs be outsourced??

Optum SGS reorg Occurring and followed by bulk layoffs. Based on recent contract lost.

50+ being laid off…. Prepare now.

You would be lucky to be laid off. Then you can find work at a company that cares about their employees. Optum has been nothing but a nightmare since they acquired our company. They merge us with other acquisitions and then let us all fight each... — read more 

Thoughts??

Layoffs coming for Optum PI SIU. Vendors coming in and taking over work due to high inventory. Don't have date but it's coming this summer.

People around me are quitting all the time and I can't help but be envious of them. I wish more than anything that I could walk away from here, but due to some personal issues, I'm stuck here for at least a few more years. This makes layoffs even... — read more 

Just heard from an old colleague who was laid off this week.

I purchased PTO - if I quit the company, can I cash out any of the remaining PTO hours? Also if I quit, does my health insurance coverage end on my last work day or until the end of the month? I heard some companies have health insurance coverage in... — read more 

Just when you think the dust has settled they have ramped up the layoffs once more. They've hired overseas workers and are laying off USA workers. This company is listed as a USA company, collects money from USA customers BUT they lay off the USA... — read more 

What is a reasonable salary request for Level 28 position at Optum? I know that the company has very negative reviews here but I am coming from another firm with awful reviews. Really focusing on maximizing my offer. I was considering asking for... — read more 

Layoffs coming for those in the ISNP nursing home plan. Be aware as declining sales mean massive cuts on the way. They are slowly getting rid of those who are not the golden geese! Flee while you Can!! Sinking ship....

I’ve been working on an exit strategy for well over 8 months. I’ve polished up my resume to make it look attractive to employers both in and outside of our industry. I’ve networked so much that sometimes I think those in my network are getting tired... — read more 

Yesterday three-levels of leadership at Optum SIU were laid off.

The layoffs never seem to stop here. I have a feeling there are constant layoffs because every now and then I hear about someone I knew who got laid off. The company is trying to cut costs, they are working in their own interests and not in ours... — read more 

For years, there have been tensions between the staff of UHC and Optum. Endless squabbles regarding who is in change and egos. For me, this is the worst part of the job. Worse than the constant threat of layoffs. worse that the non... — read more 

My big complaint to my superior is that I never know what and how much he actually expects from me. Everything would be much easier if he would set clear expectations for once. But no... he just doesn't know how to clearly state work objectives... — read more 

I left 2 months ago for a better opportunity. After 10 years I’m finally able to take deep relaxing breaths and my stress level is nonexistent. I forgot what it was to be happy at my career and leaving has brought back those feelings. I do miss my... — read more