I left Cigna couple of years ago and there is an opportunity coming my way to join back. Honestly, I am tempted as I am 5 days a week in person in my current workplace. Going back to 3 days will be a big time saver . I also live just 10 mins away . But looking at the recent posts, I am not sure if I will regret this choice.
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You definitely need to do what's right for you, but this place isn't the same company it was a few years ago.
Over the past several years, there's been a significant number of layoffs (just scroll back in this board) that has contributed to a much less skilled workforce, outsourcing of work to the HIH, etc.
If you are leaning towards taking the job, make sure you
- align on solid expectations with your new boss ahead of time (including OT, responsibilities, and do it via email so that you have a record)
- inquire about the composition of you future team (where are they based out of, skill set, experience level, etc.)... are you going to be one of the few experienced souls on your team propping up everyone else?
- push HARD for the compensation you'd be happy earning and appropriate to the expectations; IMHO, they probably need you much more than you need them
- establish a plan B for yourself in case it's not what you expected
@j3
Everything you wrote is so true. I’m so glad I left while I could.
Similar situation here. I highly advise against it. Not the company it used to be, and worsens every yeat. No respect or even hunan decency left from "leadership".
Simply, don’t. I came back in 2025 and only lasted 6 months and I was at Cigna 15+ years the first time before my JE in 2023. It’s not the company of the 2010s.
"Our strong quarterly results reflect the breadth of our businesses and focused execution on our growth strategy, even in a dynamic environment," said David M. Cordani, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group. "We continue to lead positive change and are addressing some of healthcare's biggest challenges. Our new market-defining rebate-free pharmacy benefit model will further lower costs and enhance transparency for the benefit of those we serve."
Shareholders' net income for third quarter 2025 was $1.9 billion, or $6.98 per share.
Here, let me do it for you since you are incapable:
"No non-performace based job eliminations as long as the enterprise reports at least a billion in quarterly profits."
See that isn't so hard once you clear your mind from the boot polish fumes. 😉
That's your answer to what "realistic expectations about cigna employment" would be?
You remind me of Trump but with more bootlickiing. Way to go...
@gk look in the mirror and you will see the problem. I recommend you stop with the clueless childish responses….
@j3 This right here nails it
Would not do it unless it's your last resort. What you knew of Cigna in past, is 100 times more chaotic and toxic. Your role will expand with expectations that you pick up work of 3 resources who they just JE'd or will JE. Some of the absolute best that poured endless 50 to 60 hour work weeks to push this company forward were let go and when you look around, there are 5 toxic/nasty/ narcissistic/ ignorant individuals for every decent peer. Many are living this everyday, but don't dare bring it up, its wasted air. Many would trade jobs with you, just to get the he-l out. Leaving is not an option for many, due to the market, but even with the lack of opportunities, many are praying on a JE. Whatever you decide, wish you well.
@g4 Hi Kari or some HR person
Please enlighten us, oh wise one, on what "realistic expectations about cigna employment" would be. That is, if you can manage to dislodge that boot from your esophagus.
Many responses on this site are contributed by persons who have unrealistic expectations about cigna employment, and may likely be impatient and self centered social media memes.
I would not trust Cigna.... we just lost a really good Product owner that was a contractor then hired as FTE.... she was only FTE for about 1 year and they let her go.... they don't care....sometimes just luck if you happen to be on the right projects in focus which changes based on poor leadership.
No
I would wait a few years for things to stabilize. Even if your job is deemed safe, there is still the mental load of what is going on right now.
It’s not even remotely the same as it was 10 years ago. Even 5 years ago. I used to brag about Cigna. That Cigna will put into you as much as you give back (a tuition reimbursement) but now I don’t bring up where I worked.
The incompetence is astounding. It’s what happens when you hire and promote yes men. Everything is catching up to Cigna and that’s why they are in the boat they are in. And it’s sinking. Right now, leadership is in the panic mode. Everyone is trying to use buckets to empty the water but it’s filling too fast. And instead of plugging holes they are throwing overboard the ones who are keeping the boat afloat.
This is not the same company you left. It's completely unrecognizable.
Don’t go back massive layoffs happening
You will regret it.
Not a chance.
That sounds a lot like, ‘should I go back to my abusive and toxic ex’? They’re being really sweet and making promises.
I can wholeheartedly assure you, it’s still toxic and abusive.
What job are you leaving anyway? Lots of us have been applying everywhere.
Yes all good here.
If you leave a stable job to come back to this sh-t-show, you're out of your mind.
Look for the RTO mandate to increase and compliance to crack down in the near term.
I personally would not join back. When you were here and by the time you left, a lot of really good and high caliber people were here. Now, some of the worst people I've ever met in my life remain, so be prepared for a cutthroat and backstabbing environment.
As someone laid off this last Thursday, I'd say only(as mentioned by @a2+1kj5je01w) if you aren't in IT (you don't want to deal with the anxiety of random layoffs + stress from HIH code cleanup) and you have some cash saved up for if you do get laid off. The severance we got was pretty okay but the severance terms could change after your hire date.
Personally I would not bother this company is not worth all the knowns we all are facing
Go find a smaller Corp that’s main goal isn’t firing it’s employees to prop up the share price - this company is in survival mode zero positives to offer
This company would hire and fire you all in six months
Cigna is just like any other big company. Really no different at all now. It used to be way better like 5 years ago, but now it just follows global money trends like all large corps. If the pay is better and benefits are better, go for it. But just a heads up. Data and analytics and IT are/have/will be hit pretty hard with the HIH hirings and US firings now and in the future, unless laws pass to protect tech jobs in US