Definitely not a place to build a career - Anonymous employee Optum Employee Review

3.0
Mar 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The culture is generally ok and there are remote positions available if you are in a non-clinic role. Work is not particularly demanding, though not stimulating either. Compensation is not bad if you were hired in the past 3 years.

Cons

Oof. I was from a company that integrated with UHG/Optum. Since then it's been non-stop rolling layoffs since day 1. Constant re-orgs and leadership changes to adapt to, along with chronic figuring out who got laid off and who is your next POC. It's a culture of efficiency and cost cutting. Right now they are streamlining executive leadership and strategy comes from a high Optum Health level, meaning that you're just executing your day to day work and reporting into the mothership if you are an executive level. It's hard to consider a career when you could be called into a layoff meeting at any time.

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5.0
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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Under previous ownership (USMD), employees received quarterly raise. No meaningful pros remain under current leadership.

Cons

Widespread favoritism among management. Micromanagement of employees, including work performance and PTO usage. Management does not assist with phones or workload but takes extended breaks and time off during work hours. Lack of accountability for leadership compared to frontline staff. Poor morale and high stress due to inconsistent expectations. One annual raise, if given, is minimal and does not reflect workload or stress. Frequent layoffs without notice, often communicated through sudden meetings. Employees are openly told their jobs are not guaranteed and encouraged to apply elsewhere.

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