I've worked for this company for over 10 years and I would never refer someone to work here. They downgrade you and work you perform by calling you out in team meetings. The discrimination is bad... Not worth it

I'm in the process of looking for a job. I would rather leave on my own than have Optum tell me to leave. That's why I'm interested in how people who refused to work overtime fared? I constantly do an abnormal amount of overtime for one reason... — read more 

I know of people who were forced to leave because they didn’t get the exemption, so I wonder if they didn't qualify for the exemption than who did.. Besides, the vaccine is not the only reason people are leaving. A lot of my colleagues have left... — read more 

How many of you are facing the “Administrative Leave” next week? The last I heard was 15-20% of the employees were expected to be non-compliant and facing the leave….

I am (finally) planning my exit from Optum this spring. Does anyone know when the bonus payout date is for 2022? Based off last year I am guessing Friday, March 4th. Need to give my notice after that date. When I click on “2021-2022 Common Review... — read more 

Thank you for all the support. Looking for ways to get a heads up for any terminations that might happen.

I know no job is safe but rumors about layoffs before the end of the year make me very anxious because that would be the worst possible time to get laid off. Is it even possible to somehow make the job any safer? Work harder than ever, work better or... — read more 

Leadership seems to have no vision. Everything is so sluggish. It’s amazing to me that no one is even trying to better this company anymore. I guess they think that the situation as it is now is sustainable. Perhaps they don't know how? Maybe... — read more 

Anyone with an actual date of layoffs before 2021? Without rambling about how awful the company is…Just dates….

Does anyone know if UHC, Optum fights unemployment? If someone were to quit, would they still be able to collect unemployment benefits?

I was involved in a call last week, where some of the leadership were trying to figure out ways to not allow employees to take their PTO. This was in efforts to cover for the large amount of employees soon to be on “administrative suspensions” for... — read more 

It's truly pathetic when you are given (not earned) a management role. She meets with you ONLY to regurgitate EXACTLY what you told her to do as IF it's her idea or DIRECTION... What a total piece of sh-t. Her past completely explains everything! ... — read more 

When will the layoffs and terminations begin again? We are getting closer the Thanksgiving and end of the year.

Any thoughts on the phenomenon about people quitting their jobs or moreover, getting laid off and not going back to work? We as employees are tired of being mistreated, having less and less each year as inflation rises. I remember when everyone got... — read more 

Cheap workers mostly equals costly consequences. That is my opinion. This company doesn’t seem to be thinking about the hidden costs of cheap labor at all. That's why I completely agree with someone who said that Optum no longer has a long term... — read more 

New executive order that denies mandates. Not sure of all the details but may give cover for all the Texas employees and or give you some legal ammo to make things rough on UHG.

It’s amazing to me that all the people I know who were cut here, were among the best employees. I think that's how I would rate them as someone who was their colleague. Sometimes I wonder if they have a good insight into whom they actually cut???... — read more 

I personally haven’t had a chance to grow here and started looking for a new job. This is not a place that especially values talent or knows how to get the best out of its employees. Because, how else to explain that people who were here more than... — read more 

How many people are going to bow down and vaccinate? I personally telecommute and find it ridiculous that UHC isn’t requiring telecommuters to vaccinate, but their red headed step child Optum is. They can have my job, I’m not doing it.

Meeting today that areas in Optum are mandatory vaccination for telecommuters regardless that’s UHG policy excludes telecommuters from vaccine mandates. They will lose their jobs by 11/30 if not vaccinated.

A manager who constantly focuses on what was done wrong, and never how much is done well... a manager who absolutely focuses on micromanagement of his employees instead of looking at what the competition is doing... a manager who thinks you should be... — read more 

any chance that the merge with Change Healthcare will not happen? I see not much updates

Take the jab or no job. Who is John Gault? Just wait and see the brain drain and mass exodus of any talent they might have.

Today I realized that if my boss gives me "busy work" which is never used. I've decided to turn it into a positive to relax and slow down my work pace. I listen to motivational pod casts since I'm excluded from meetings. The company is toxic... — read more 

Does anyone know about the AMS team being sold? I heard that it’s called Copper now? I wish Lenny was still around

I thought we were safe after the last one where a couple people got cut, but it's happening again this week. Guess I'll know if I still have a job by the end of this week...

When will people realize and accept this? No, there might not be huge rounds every week but there are certainly small, surgical cuts being done daily. This is not an employee-friendly place, it never was. If you want job security, you'll have to find... — read more 

I stopped here briefly just to see what's going on here now. Looks like the situation hasn't improved much? _ _ I’m still not used to working at another company because it's weird not experiencing stress everyday. After so much time at Optum it... — read more 

Should I do it? I have other job offers from fintech and I thought healthcare industry is stable and growing. Optum has lower job offer but like I said, I like the idea of stability. But looking at the posts here, Optum seems like a chaotic... — read more 

Basically we can all be sure of only one thing and that is that no one here is safe. Judging by the behavior of my superior, everything indicates that I am a target for the cuts very soon. I take his drastic change in behavior as a big red flag... — read more 

Based on an email that went out, it appears that there will be a covid vaccine mandate. Class action lawsuit?

Our management had to submit a skills list on all employees so they can realign when new automation system is implemented. I'll be the first to post about layoffs and list some names for the viewing public! It's one big cir..le Jerk!

My leadership is mandating that new employees are hired from overseas. I feel like this is the start of something bad. Has anyone experienced this and how long before you saw US positions eliminated?

I've worked here for over 10 years and this has got to be the most toxic work environment. I listen to management bad mouth each other behind their backs and also have managers brag about how they just put one of your co-workers on a CAP... wow. I... — read more 

Or is hard work not enough? Some people try to act cool, as if they’re not afraid of losing their job, but I really care to keep it. I know it’s not the best and I know there are a lot better options but it’s important to me at this time to stay... — read more 

Once again a female CEO at Optum has directed a large task force to work the weekend on a bid that wreaks of nepotism while she retreats to her home the on the cape. She gave her team “a treat” by agreeing to join a Friday call and tell them for 15... — read more 

Layoffs are trickling in for the 3rd and soon the 4th quarter of 2021. They will spread them out so they don't have to register them or give notice to the Department of Labor. It's a sick twisted game they play... similar to the Whistle Blower... — read more