The only thing the US still has is its reserve currency and our financial system. We have gutted/sold off everything else to protect these two systems. I think they are trying various quick fixes that use to work (tariffs, immigration, taxes, and... — read more 

No one is talking about the recent transition of certain departments to Optum. What do you think will happen in the weeks/months to come and what should those who transition expect?

Do we know if there'll be more?

No. 3 on the Fortune 500—confessing fundamental, long-standing problems endemic throughout the organization that may take years to remedy. This is what happens when you have Bobbleheads at the helm, followed by management that never says: Wait -... — read more 

I heard if you make it clear you’re open to leaving, they’ll sometimes go along with it. Curious if that’s real or just wishful thinking.

https://www.newsweek.com/august-layoffs-jobs-workers-tariffs-employment-2106620

For a look at the ratio of offshoring check Linkedin for Optum : https://www.linkedin.com/company/optum/people/ UHG https://www.linkedin.com/company/optum/people/ UHC https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedhealthcare/people/ This is by no means... — read more 

In the earnings call they mentioned closing some markets impacting 600,000 members. Anyone know which ones will be closing?

How much have you lost due to failure of leadership at every level(VP, SVP, ELT)? I imagine lots of people had their life savings in the stock.

So, several news reports this morning: Our Vice President is being very vocal and admonishing companies who have laid off American workers in favor of offshoring, H-1B visas and cheap, foreign labor. Possible executive orders, legislation and tax... — read more 

...after Wayne spins off Optum? What are your predictions of how the split goes - all of Optum, spin a separate PBM, leave Payer products in UHC, break it all up: OH, OFS, OI, RX, OA goes to the likes of Gartner? How long do you think a gutted UHG... — read more 

Bottom line: you will feel better if you bail on your own terms unless you’re hanging for severance. Regardless, spruce up that resume, stop feeling sorry for yourself we all work for the same Satan, cause we literally do. If you have to take a pay... — read more 

Does anyone know when Optum Tech will have the next RIF? I think someone mentioned the recent Optum Tech ETIPS RIF. That may have happened on July 24th. Was the July 24th Optum Tech RIF only Grades 29, 30 & 31? Based on postings, looks like... — read more 

Still not sure how I survived so many layoffs, budget cuts, and reorgs. A veteran with a capital V. I can still remember a time when I was genuinely proud of the work I did, and the environment was at least somewhat supportive and productive. It’s a... — read more 

Heard a rumor there is talk of changing all Software Engineer job titles in Optum to "Prompt Engineer". Anyone else heard this? I cant believe how crazy this place is getting. Are they okay with IT just crashing and burning and the money printer... — read more 

This is how irresponsible 100x looks like !! Train wreck every part of business. When you try to solve made up problems and destroy the ecosystem. We are still an old school mainframe shop like JPM. Innovation without accountability is this... — read more 

OI data mining and cob hit with layoffs today but are there others?

the dumpster fire continues to burn. Thoughts on the new guy? Seems to be a PE guy. wondering if we are getting ready to sell off parts our our... — read more 

Who is suing UHG? Here's a breakdown of the key lawsuits. Antitrust Lawsuit: The Justice Department, along with several state attorneys general, is suing to block UHG's acquisition of Amedisys, arguing it would reduce competition in the home... — read more 

How much lower can this garbage possibly go? Wish i was shorting since BT incident, could be retired by now

Judging from everything said and done, we won't get any reprieve this year. I hate my life.

I think it’s known by now blackrock owns UHG, read so many articles and saw a few YouTube videos of blackrock suing UHG because stocks are falling because ( wait for it) Brian T scared the uppers s***less and now they are actually approving medicine... — read more 

The email All but explicitly said there will be more layoffs, right? Morale is in the tank at my team. We heard folks under our org were laid off and our manager never said a word, only found out through the grape vine. Past 3 or 4 projects that... — read more 

Has optum been required to RTO?

This company is blaming falling stock price on costs for care rising? Curious if people think this is the real explanation.

Hope I make it. I didn't expect to have to worry this much so close to retiring, but it is what it is.

Candy got 3-4 mentions during Investor call. He wanted attention and he got it. Cong-rats!! Time to deliver or now is the time to exit.

Posted on UnitedHealth Group, Inc https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@ca+1k1cdmps3 Here is the math ~10% x 380,000 (source: 2025 Q2 earnings call) = 38,000 FTE RIF Good luck everyone!

I’m tired of this place and want to leave but there’s nothing on the market. Any tips of surviving for now? Dreadful.

Have the chickens finally come home to roost? What happens to UHG's slim margins if we can't upcode to game the system? What happens to Optum when the products we sell to facilitate this for UHC and other Payers can't be sold? Is real time... — read more 

Why are so many leaders claiming great things on LinkedIn after they get fired… but yet the stock tanks? Those that got fired are constantly self congratulating and yet here we are with a dysfunctional company and falling stock price! I’d say, well... — read more 

This layoffs are part of a plan to move 60% of existing jobs offshore. 1st round was back in March, final round is coming next month. Cheaper for Optum to pay personal in India that employees stateside. They aren't worried about the quality. ... — read more 

We're getting laid off either way.

Every time I look around, the job market feels like a dead end. What’s out there either pays less or would set me way back. I’m tired all the time, the stress never lets up, and Sunday nights feel heavier every week. I don’t want to stay, but I don’t... — read more 

You just know the leadership is guilty as sin when you have to preach to the choir.

Top producer earner for the company, and somewhat newly former employee. How amazing it is to enter a non toxic workplace where you are genuinely appreciated, not being gaslit, not worried if you’re not going to be able to pay your mortgage or get... — read more 

What part of optum has the best culture?

Since many of us can utilize AI to do our jobs in a third of the time in IT- why wouldn't we use agentic AI with high performing onshore resources and eliminate offshore? Just feels like this would be the best way to leverage this tool.

Tomorrow Old Steve will tell all those worried about their investments how he going to stabilize the company. He probably lay the rest to the staff off in the americas and worry about customer service later. Don’t you love the way the company brings... — read more