it’s a reminder that, at the end of the day, no one is truly indispensable at their job. work will go on, and someone else will eventually take their place, while their family is left to grieve. a heartbreaking situation, but a powerful reminder to... — read more 

This tragedy has really illustrated how hated United is as a company. Seems worse than the other major insurers. Very little sympathy, more serves them right type mentality from the public. The doj investigation, illegal stock trading, high denial... — read more 

How disturbing that they continued with the investors meeting. Brian was shot just before 7 and they still had the meeting. They only ended it early as word got out about the shooting. I guess we really are just bodies to this organziation

I feel sympathy for the passing of the CEO even though he has been MIA since the 22 million dollar scandal, and while I hope those who loved and cared for him heal and have all the time they need to grieve. I would be lying if I said my first thought... — read more 

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/ceo-of-unitedhealthcare-fatally-shot-outside-of-hilton-hotel-in-nyc-in-possible-targeted-attack-sources/

https://endworkplaceabuse.com/workplace-psychological-safety-act/ Take your power back!! If this passes Optum is totally gonna be sc--wed!

thats the post.

If it comes, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes and it’s massive, it’s better to start looking for another job now. Staying with Optum for too long is not good for anybody's health anyway. This may as well be the incentive to look for greener... — read more 

Just curious to know how these results turned out and if they are even usable? With so many management changes this year, not sure if everyone would be happy. I know dissatisfaction around retaliation practice after contesting the ratings from 2023... — read more 

I’m not trying to convince anyone to quit, but I want to share what happened when I left. My health was taking a serious hit from the stress and toxic environment at Optum. It got to the point where I had to choose a lower-paying role just to escape... — read more 

That’s how much I hate my job and simultaneously worry about losing it.

On the UHG board people are posting that something big is happening in Optum for Feb 2025. They claim list have been generated with peoples titles and ages. Wow same thing that happened in April and July this year prior to the deep cuts. Plan don’t... — read more 

Every year we get pressured more and more to lower scores. We had to give a lot of 3's to employees that were 4 in the past. HR says a 3 is a "good" score but we all know in reality it means you are getting a below the average raise and bonus. And... — read more 

For everyone whose metrics , productivity etc went up it appears the corporation got push back from providers about all the layoffs. Providers were told that they weren’t gonna have anymore layoff this year and possibly in the near future. So these... — read more 

2025 strategy. Only US based hiring for slt and above All other workers will be hired in IR and IN. Some support work in PH. Expect some really d-mb mo--ns to be hired at slt level. Mba or ex consulting types. They will act as my yes men and... — read more 

I don’t know if it’s me having a problem with setting the boundaries, but I work so much that I’m no longer capable of switching off even when I have some free time for myself. Most of my colleagues are in the same boat. Mgmt is really pushing us... — read more 

What are we thinking about Navi? Big hit early 2025? Anyone hearing anything?

The DCO is just plain lost and not qualified. So many say she is also not trustworthy, I’ve heard this too many times now. Our VP is just as bad in different ways, just cruel and thoughtless. I attend TAP and when she attends what she says about... — read more 

Soon you will see America first agenda. These jokers will change colors faster than you can blink. I will be extremely worried for global team members

If there were going to be layoffs this month, my assumption is they will be on Thursday, just following the pattern of laying off prior month on a Thursday so that the last “official” day of riffed employee is the following month. The rolling layoffs... — read more 

How could anyone be proud to work for a company who does this? No difference working for big tobacco or UHG. Both seem to be ki-ling people left and right. Another story in the... — read more 

For those laid off in the past, after receiving your lump sum severance payment, how long did you have to wait to start collecting unemployment benefits?

Just called the Employee Center to check on the status of the severance payment, the person couldn't find my name in the list. However, I emailed it on November 1st and l even received a confirmation email that they received it. I really hope they... — read more 

I'm not staying here a day longer than I have to. Optum has become a horrendous place to work and I don't understand how more people are not trying to leave.

An earlier post had a cryptic message of "November 14 is live", anyone on here heard anything about layoffs in NOV

Optum, Aetna agree to settle 'dummy code' lawsuit Jakob Emerson - 23 hours ago Aetna and Optum have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of improperly charging administrative fees as medical expenses. The lawsuit... — read more 

Well this is why there are layoffs and town halls and emails from management . Back to back lawsuits showing the companies lack of integrity, and having no ability to follow any five pillars of anything. So they settle the ED denials and now the... — read more 

Performance incentives eliminated . The one where you have no control over a patient canceling an appointment especially funny .

Getting laid off from Optum was the best thing that could've happened to me, no contest. The place was a nightmare for the entire four years I was there. I was stuck in a loop, and now I’m finally free. If you're let go, don't stress. It's your... — read more 

Anyone know when those that were laid off can expect to receive their severance? Does it really take 2-3 pay periods? I submitted my papers November 1st.

The purge continues next week. My SECURE history shows Peoplesoft updates for all user accounts, called HR generated request from Peoplesoft feed. I’m in Optum Growth. The time has come.

I view my job here as a temp job. And I act accordingly. I work strictly what I’m supposed to, don’t do any overtime, and I don’t put any extra effort into resolving issues or impacting the outcome. I’m not involved in team politics, I don’t care... — read more 

The company acquires businesses, then su-ks the customers, competitive data and the money out of the acquisition. Once that is done, layoffs begin to get rid of all legacy staff of the acquired company. They take the company out of the market to... — read more 

Will this be end of the year, of follow the algorithm and hit JAN 2025? Any intel? Any info is appreciated, the holiday season is approaching quickly!!

When you have to give employees a free PTO day to fill out employee surveys something is very wrong.

Good job, mgmt. Even if we were superhuman, there’s no way we can manage the workload. And why should we?

Anyone staying in place is going to be getting more work, and higher expectations, for the same pay. 3 options really: Stay in place and take it. Watch the internal job reqs for 1-2 gradesabove where you are and app spam anything you can... — read more