My performance evaluation is incomplete by my manager. Could this mean I’m on the list for 2/19?

Has anyone actually seen an LLM AI product in production here? Management is telling us we have to strive towards this. Who is asking for this? What do the customers think?

It seems apparent there will be a RIF this week on 2/19. Just curious if anyone has any insights in to the business segments and scale. I’ve read Housecalls, Wellmed, and others. Is that mainly optum health?

Nobody talks about how job hunting starts to eat at you after a while. You send out applications and hear nothing, and eventually you start questioning your own abilities. I used to know what I brought to a team. Now I'm not so sure. How do you hold... — read more 

It's pretty much certain that RIFs will happen this week. As someone impacted by a recent RIF, here is what I can share. What's done is done already. Regardless of what you colleagues or business partners think of you, your manager has already... — read more 

I'm already so tired of this job, and even more exhausted by these seemingly endless layoffs.

It appears an RIF is planned for the coming week at Optum. I’m interested in how this will be carried out, and wonder if they will adhere to the WARN Act. They’ve been sued before, and if I have new found time on my... — read more 

Please share any updates. To summarize: there are reports from some posters re visit cancelations, no zone assignments, and lighters schedules. So far it appears that only CA and PA were mentioned. Since 02/19 is next week please share any... — read more 

What are the other Optum / UHG layoff boards that are legit and have activity or is this the only one?

Are they just going to keep slashing our benefits bit by bit until people get fed up and quit? It's a cost-effective way to reduce staff without the bad press of mass layoffs. It feels calculated and cruel.

This is apparently company wide, according to the "incentive programs & policies" sparq page.

Anyone else get this mandate this week from their manager as a SWE? I dont understand how this is even possible or how it can sustain itself. I asked my manager if we have any ideas or plans for what any customer or user would want in an AI feature... — read more 

If you already got an invite for performance review; please share the date (can be range of date to be anonymous) and the department. It would help people from the same department to anticipate if they are on the chop-off list. I’ll start first... — read more 

Keep fighting the good fight. Ireland coming apart at the seams

Software/program that basically makes Ramesh sound like Bob? Not their exact words, but basically what they were getting at. What a slap in the face to our global partners also, if the language barrier is having such an impact on our business or... — read more 

Having to deal with constant reorgs, layoffs, an increasingly toxic culture, shrinking benefits, and all the other nonsense would be easier to swallow if we were at least paid well. Instead, we’re paid less than most of our competitors, which just... — read more 

Will there be a RIF today? A little suspicious with compensation statements postponed.

did anyone fill out the RTO survey yet? I am also curious what you all think… do you feel our feedback will actually be taken seriously? I am wondering how much impact it might have. Would love to hear your thoughts.

From what I understand, we should get them by the 24th. Is that correct?

Just a rumor but that’s what the halls are saying and why comp got pushed back. Again don’t hold me to it, just a rumor

A lot of you have probably faced issues working with offshore where they shirk tasks, overexaggerate their impact, and usually expect their American counterparts to pick up the slack they create. I spoke up about this during my manager 1:1... — read more 

any one heard of this?

Anyone else been forced to attend this rushed mess? Its like Dev Days but with external sales people mixed in, and its been a complete sh-t show. I dont think Ive learned a single thing that I couldnt have gathered from a basic google search. We... — read more 

Is it unusual that the reviews were delayed by a week the day before they were scheduled to be released? We weren’t given any explanation for the change.

Will mandatory RTO for the rest of the organization ever come? It’s a shock it hasn’t happened yet as a soft RIF. Does anyone have insight?

Lookout UnitedHealth and CVS: https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/break_up_big_medicine_act_one-pager.pdf The legislation will: • Prohibit a parent company from owning a medical provider or management services organization and a PBM or... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed delay in January metrics discussion? CTMs rushing to complete year-in-reviews?

Anyone know why it was pushed to 2/16 instead of 2/11?

Honest question. Why the sudden urgency around rebranding town halls, one-on-ones, and skip-level meetings… especially when layoffs are happening or rumored? What’s the point of pushing culture talk and rebranding if people are worried about their... — read more 

Everyone should know what the severance package looks like for their grade level and years of service, as published in Sparq. For non-managers, you may be surprised by how few weeks are paid out. The severance package is unlikely to carry you until... — read more 

They cost too much. It's that simple. Companies prioritize immediate savings over quality and short-term gains over long-term health. That’s the core reason we’re in a downward spiral, and it will almost certainly get worse. There's no vision. No... — read more 

I have applied to 200+ jobs in the past 1-2 months and I’ve heard nothing back, not even rejections. Where are people applying for jobs and actually hearing back for interview requests? I am a Business Analyst with a data skillset.

Not a peep yet if they will match. A laundry list have already stepped up. The White House is watching.

I see the recent legislature will exempt or at least require GPO transparency, but I have no idea what that means for OptumRx. Does anyone have an estimate of how much $ Emisar captures for us? I realize this is probably known by only a few, very... — read more 

I was part of the RIF in January. Trying to get some state insurance and they are requiring me to send a form to be filled out by HR. Does anyone know of an email or contact for Optum? Thanks.

This is a very large hospital within Washington State. This will significantly affect our ability to get procedures that are not available within Optum or not available due to staffing completed... — read more 

Any info on the South Region (WellMed, Optum Florida) RIF?