Im so fed up with it all, at the very least want to take a leave of absence but I don’t think my manager will approve it. does anyone have any tips on how to l successfully take a personal leave of absence?

First told to tell our teams that get RRP no bonus yet QVC still going and processors getting up to $7200 a yr in bonuses. Now possibly no merits. People have worked their tails off to get nothing. Yet hiring more people when inventory going down and... — read more 

I don’t know about you but when I read that email this morning about the combination of OptumInsight and Change Healthcare I immediately muttered “Layoffs are coming.” It doesn’t take a high IQ to realize that terms like efficiency improvements... — read more 

Over a week ago I posted that I had a problem and considered taking it to HR. Many advised against it and instead to bite the bullet until I could find a replacement. Well, I got lucky and I found a replacement which starts in a few weeks. So I... — read more 

Any layoff dates in January?

Does anyone have any insight if project/program managers are being slowly faded out? Lately, pm’s have been removed from various tasks in timeline process and left out of conversations. Your feedback is much appreciated!

Any word on shake ups coming to non clinical teams? Call making ones really. Reorg seems to happen every year just trying to be ahead this year

Are awards and bonuses indicative of keeping your job? I keep getting them somewhat randomly but truly feel my job is being digitized and will be eliminated eventually and I have been applying elsewhere. Any insight?

Are there any up and coming layoffs that anyone knows about? Just curious!

First and foremost I want to say that I am in the process of looking for another job and I’m not evening waiting for the next “layoff”. The problem I have is with my manager. I can take criticism with the best of them. I’m an adult but to demoralize... — read more 

Optum managers don't care about anyone but themselves . The love the bullies and encourage them to make as many people miserable as possible so we will quit. This is such a toxic company and it gets worse everyday . I am sorry that I decided to work... — read more 

There is a saying that goes something like "the companies must innovate and grow or die". Does it seem to you that Optum can no longer boast of its innovation? I think something must be done about that because if we stand still the competition will... — read more 

Is it normal / acceptable for companies to be requiring mandatory overtime from 45-55 hours per week? Why not hire more people? The burnout is real and the Rph profession is going to sh*t. PBM is becoming retail.

Please stop complaining about your job. If you don't enjoy the stress of waiting to get fired or laid off, start looking for a new job. We all know how this ends. It took me well over a year to find a better position with a better salary. Put your... — read more 

Please just lay me off. I’m still young, ambitious, smart and have dreams, and don’t want to age or retire in such an environment. 7 years here is enough. But apparently I just need some more balls to do the deed myself, and say goodbye to the 401K... — read more 

Whenever I’m working I always prepare myself for the worst thing that can happen at any given day. No more surprises for me. When (not if) another round of layoffs happen I won’t get that punch in the gut feeling that my former teammates have... — read more 

I have a feeling Optum is going to be laying more people off...does anyone have any insight? I heard April was the next time, but also heard through conversation that they were possibly looking at one this month as well.

I had planned to give notice after my shift was completed but instead my project manager p-ss-d me off badly. I thought screw it and just turned around and walked out. The funny thing is that with every step that took me closer to the door I felt a... — read more 

Were you laid off with a case open with Human Resources? I was. Does HR even do anything with the complaints/cases they get? I found a better job and am glad to be gone questioning what other people have to say about HR cases

Just wondering if anyone had a favorite thing about working at UHG/Optum ?

How are people doing on finding new jobs? Especially those who were laid off in the past several months? It's hard enough to land someplace decent in normal times when the job market is not pushed to its limits, but with the pandemic... I'm starting... — read more 

I am a Sales Account Manager for The Optum Nursing Home SNP. We have a mandatory months end meeting - thinking this is going to be bad.... anyone else have thoughts on this?

Fear is an effective management method to get folks to work harder to avoid being laid off. You will take on the work of others. This is all planned to whip the employees into submission. The shareholders demand a return of their investment. Work... — read more 

Over the last year I’ve been using contacts to help me get out of this godforsaken place. Went to a few interviews that didn’t pan out but I never gave up. I wanted out but I couldn’t just quit with nothing to fall back on. Thankfully that... — read more 

I'm so, so, so tired of learning about new layoffs every other month. Ffs, just stop! This is mentally exhausting! You want to lay people off? Fine! Do it and be done with it. Grow a pair and just have one huge round so that the rest of us can stop... — read more 

More layoffs in the news - Optum RX this time WARN reports Optum RX and The Smith Center will layoff more than 300 employees LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More layoffs are expected to hit the Las Vegas valley. According to the Department of Employment... — read more 

**Have any product/project managers been laid off? If so, what department were you in and for how long? I feel like my product services are no longer needed as they have brought on some offshore people Just wondering if I should start to apply... — read more 

Been lurking here for awhile some stuff is off the wall insane but most is true. How hard does optum dispute unemployment behavior lately from management is insanely psychotic.

Can someone please help me with salary ranges for grades 27-32? It is specific to IT if it matters. Thanks in advance!

Never heard of that. Got a team leader award. It came with a day PTO time, a paper certificate, and a $25 gift card

Anyone else get an "Equity Award"? What is that suppose to be for??

How long were you all at Optum before being let go? I was only there for 5 years with nothing to show for it. Next job, I’ll make sure my PTO rolls over continuously. That’s a nice cushion to have when you can cash it out when you leave... — read more 

There's something odd in my department and I am wondering if it's happening elsewhere in Optum. The senior VP is a "business" woman for Amway and other MLM's which is her business. But her downlines are also her direct reports in Optum health. People... — read more 

An Optum recruiter contacted me last week via LinkedIn. I had previously worked at Optum for a year as a Lead Engineer. I told her thanks but no thanks. The environment was toxic and the worst place I have ever worked in nearly 20 years. I didn't get... — read more 

Is it me, or does Optum seem like they are on a hiring spree. I’m looking on linked at Optum employees and most are from external companies and have only been in there role for 4months to a year. Why are they hiring but firing at the same time? Are... — read more 

I've been thinking about this lately and I think the answer is no. The mismanagement of Optum in the past years has been staggering. Things are so bad by now that even if the entire ELT was through some miracle replaced with competent people who know... — read more 

What to expect in 20201 when it comes to layoffs?

How significant are pay increases for promotions from one pay grade to the next? Does the increase vary by pay grade? Please fill in any recent examples you have experienced as the person getting promoted or as the manager/recruiter who made the... — read more 

What departments are being let go? I just got an offer for UHG/Optus for product manager ...coming from Kaiser but I’m thinking of declining due to all of these layoffs I’ve been reading about