Optum reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,325 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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2.0
Feb 5, 2026

Report city

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Maybe could coast. If you like your team and are protected from all the craziness, could be an ok time.

Cons

Slow moving, reorgs every 2 minutes, bad benefits, 1% yearly raises, promos are near impossible, hard to get anything shipped

1.0
Feb 5, 2026

Don’t do it

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a job with consistent hours.

Cons

Micromanaging, favoritism, unrealistic expectations, no bonus, lowest paying medical group in California.

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