Just a general thread for Optum Global Capability Center Chennai. What do we know, where are we going, how will things play out, the impact on the rest of the work force.

Must be a sizeable one as warn act filings were done in NJ for this date impacting the following Optum Select MGMT Optum Services Optum Care

Is there anybody out there that has any insight they’d be willing to share about this department in terms of a timeline for impending layoffs?

Follow the layoffs from May 28th, what are the next areas of Optum that will be impacted on the June 25th RIF?

Trash day happened on May 28, but the trash collector bypassed my house leaving many cans overfilling and blocking my driveway. What are the trash days for the remainder of the year?

In the last seven or eight years, I've been on teams with roughly thirty different people. Every single one of them has been let go. Every single one except for me. I should be happy that I'm still employed but I'm the opposite. The whole thing feels... — read more 

They opened a massive GCC offshore location in Chennai, India today. I heard from.Sr. VP that they are going to systematically start replacing American jobs with offshore starting starting next quarter as part of cost cutting. This company is doomed... — read more 

It’s about time these fu--ing millionaires in the C-suite open up a town hall for real questions. Do it, cowards.

Make peace with the fact you could lose your job at any moment. It's less draining than the constant roller coaster. And at the end of the day, no job is worth sacrificing your health, peace, or well-being.

Anyone know when or if there will be another round?

Shoulda popped that in the survey.

That’s what it’s starting to look like. Seems a little self-defeating to me, but what do I know, I’m just a measly peon, right?

Can't even get a day to be happy I survived this one.

If so what dept ?

So I was the one who posted a little over a week ago and said there were no layoffs slated for the 28th and I received something like a 97 arrows down. Now here we are – I said that I was leadership and I said they were not going to be layoffs today... — read more 

I know OI and OT / ETIPS did...

Don't get me wrong, it's still devastating for each of them, and I really feel for those affected. Every job loss hits a family, not just a person. But this wasn't the bloodbath everyone was expecting. Does this mean the big round is still ahead of... — read more 

For anyone who has had this happen, how hard is it to get to another department/team? How long did it take? Was reorged today and not thrilled with where they put me.

Do layoffs work like trash days? When there is a holiday, trash pick-up comes a day later than the regular scheduled day. Monday was a holiday this week. Does that mean layoffs will be Friday, May 29 instead of Thursday, May 28?

Sorry to those impacted today. Notifications have gone out and will continue throughout the morning. I recommend updating your LinkedIn profile to “Open to Work,” as recruiters may reach out given awareness of today’s layoffs. If you choose to... — read more 

It's really quiet in my org, no notifications, nothing. Is it possibly done already?

Looks like I survived another month. Should I be more proactive and schedule a meeting with my supervisor and HR, and ask for my severance?

What happens to teams that get so decimated over several rounds to the point where they realistically can't do anything anymore? Do the remaining folks get reassigned to other teams? Do they keep existing in limbo until more people are hired (which... — read more 

I've never been laid off, I have no idea how these things work and I have a bad feeling about today.

A friend of mine just got and email title "Strategy Change" from their Sr. Dir. (she is a GL 28) There are no invitees, it's a BCC: It's for 10AM CDT

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But where did the 5/28 date came from?

I put all my ducks in a row to the best of my ability, but I'll be honest here, I've started thinking that being laid off would be better than staying here. It's not normal to have layoffs all the time. They want us to think it is, but it's not. The... — read more 

Not sure if the rumor is true but heard ORx is whacking in OFS tomorrow

If it’s going to happen, are you notified in the morning of your meeting or the night before? When can you relax and assume the angel of de.. th passed by you and you lived to fight another day? Any insights?

Any word on layoffs of H&C PCRs or SICCs?

Thursday is looking like a great day to call in sick and take PTO. Does it stop you from getting notified? No. Does it create more work for your manager? Yes. Put your manager to work if they’re going to lay you off this week.

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I’ve been thinking about searching elsewhere, but I wonder if this is just a sign of the times, or is Optum especially bad about having layoffs all the time? Will it really be better if I leave?

The very best of luck. I say luck because there isn't a science to our RIFs. By all accounts there'll be a lot of people hurt tomorrow. Stay strong you WILL emerge better. For those wishing for it, I hope you get RIF'd and collect that severance.

I've heard every rumor under the sun, and nothing credible yet.