Horrible - Customer Service Representative (CSR) Optum Employee Review

1.0
Aug 18, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing at all. Don't waste your time. They offer little to no training, contuious turnover rate. Management is terrible on all levels.

Cons

constant turnover, no training, management is very disrespectful to employees even the director. They believe in promoting friends over deserving and qualified employees

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5.0
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Pros

Large company that provides great benefits and support career growth. Company culture supports work life balance.

Cons

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2.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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