I was laid off back in March. I am fortunate that I was able to land well with a great company. But we are seeing clients now scrambling during and post go lives because they are being "ghosted" by support - even if they had a support agreement in... — read more
Replaced Because I'm American
I was laid off from the OL kernel team in the past year, along with a few other US based engineers. Surprise surprise, my exact role is now available in... — read more
IBM playbook
Relocate to India or be laid off. I am sure when it is hard to find jobs in this market the choice is easy. This is pure evil strategy.
Incompetent low-output employees survive layoffs and fail up, I don't give a damn anymore - RANT
High performers are cut because their salary is higher due to performing (though not true at Oracle) The Peter Principle is on full display, where managers with threatened egos are intimidated by high performers There is a lack of visibility... — read more
EMEA small office closures - any update?
There was talk about closing offices with less than 100 employees in EMEA. Did it happen in any country yet?
Green card and H1B
After 3 mega layoffs and 30K bumper layoff, how are the green card processing not stopped. They are approving H1B jobs for low level work that should have been automated by AI already. The H1B managers are not using AI as their job is dependent... — read more
How bad does Oracle sυck right now?
I mean, does it sυck really bad? Or does it sυck really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really... — read more
Microsoft reportedly phasing out Oracle compute, reassessing cloud deals
https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261109VL220/microsoft-oracle-capacity-software-2023.html
We're so done
If we don't change fast enough, we're done. If we change but in the wrong way, we're also done. Basically, there are very few paths in which Oracle will be okay, and many more where we're done.
Goldman Sachs restrict access to advanced AI tools due to less productivity, ROI, and risk management concerns.
interesting topic for layoffs related discussions
Larry Ellison built Oracle by letting customers pay for servers... now AI is forcing Oracle to spend billions on them
what is your take on this?... — read more
Oracle files four layoff WARNs with Washington and California covering 800 jobs, all permanent layoffs taking effect on 13 November 2026?
Oracle filed four layoff notices with Washington and California covering 800 jobs, all permanent layoffs taking effect on 13 November 2026, https://fourweekmba.com/ai-oracle-to-lay-off-800-in-seattle-and-bay-area-filings-show/ can someone confirm... — read more
Can somebody explain how OpenAI's 90% token price cut is helping them generate more revenue?
For instance, how does that help them pay their operational costs and their RPOs when "annualized" revenue was only 50B/yr? Remember that they owe oracle 85B in FY27 alone, not counting all their other RPOs. And also remember that their... — read more
Cheap AI
Oracle’s main problem is that AI is about to become very cheap. A year ago, anything but a frontier model was absolutely stupid and barely usable. But now they are OK-ish, and in a year they will be actually very good. Why, then, pay an expensive... — read more
Oracle is no where in the market
I am out of Oracle. I searched for opportunities in Java, Oracle technologies,etc. There is hardly positions opened for these. I searched for Oracle customers if any. very less. Oracle is viewed as obsolete company in Tech world. The people in Oracle... — read more
And the bad AI financial news keeps rolling in
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/05/why-oracle-stock-is-sinking-today/ The political squeeze resulting from flipped house and senate is the final straw. Oracle and Coreweave will be the first two dominoes to fall. Does anyone really still... — read more
More bad news about Oracle's Financials
https://www.investing.com/analysis/oracle-buybacks-gone-bad-and-special-market-trading-update-200690992 But seriously, WTF does Warren Buffett know? Re: stock buybacks over the last decade, and the reissuance this week- "If it had saved the money... — read more
Managers/Directors/Executives - Need your Confession
Oracle is going in Downward spiral. It has to break before rebuilding itself in certain areas. Some of the top management is ruthless as they are packed with their targets to meet. But as a leader how much you tried to save your team ? or just... — read more
Microsoft Relationship Shrinking Reuters Reports
See link https://stocks.apple.com/AmbbTo_VyRCmtZFv9iD5jJw
Announced more than 20% reduction of workforce in Spain
Negotiations just started
I'm sure he'll survive somehow
Larry Ellison Falls Out Of Top 10 In Billionaire Rankings As Oracle Plunges https://www.forbes.com/sites/fionariley/2026/11/05/larry-ellison-falls-out-of-top-10-in-billionaire-rankings-as-oracle-plunges/
Stock will see another major downfall
Get ready folks . More layoffs coming
Oracle: The Party Is Almost Over (link)
Yep, the POS is circling the drain. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4962446-oracle-the-party-is-almost-over
I used to ignore stock price.
it goes up, it goes down, the trendline is up. but nowadays, drops coupled with the debt level make me uneasy. growing profits and marketshare is a very slow game and i think they will try to slow things down and stabilize our position in the... — read more
Apps Sales
The AA call just now seems pretty ominous for the folks in apps sales. Looks like y’all are next. Respect and condolences to everyone impacted.
All jobs will be reserved for Humans, if they keep laying off report to the government
This is coming
Oracle cancels $7bn Tencent AI deal under Trump pressure
https://www.ft.com/content/c5a6a738-cd78-4a8e-a814-57a7473ebb9c?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Are UK, France, Germany employees already know who is impacted by layoffs already? is it still not decided?
what is the status with these 3 countries?
Spain Layoffs
What's the deal? Will layoffs be announced soon?
Stuck with a toxic boss
They laid off an amazing guy loved by all of us to replace him with somebody at least a decade younger with no people skills. Half my team is now planning to quit as soon as we can, and the other half is not far from making the same decision. They... — read more
Wall Street is freaking out about OpenAi
https://youtu.be/M3hvIUwAL7c?si=zKMf4w4t3pEUscSz
This place can drain your enthusiasm
I came in wanting to do good work and bring new ideas, but the environment has worn me down. If you're already feeling the same way, think carefully about whether staying is worth it.
Layoff all AI ignorant VPs
Still working like it is 1990s.
Feels great to be out!
Package is good and just knowing that this horrible feeling of uncertainty will be no more! Priceless. Job market is not great but something will click sooner or later! Good bye and thanks for all the fish!
Layoff running totals based on Slack - Nov 2026
Tracking participants count #general Slack channel in Oracle One workspace, as the fastest available proxy indication of ongoing layoffs. FY 2027 oct01-oct31: 2270 reductions, 785 additions, 142827 (-1485) end count sep02-sep30: 7022 reductions... — read more
Not enough staff to do the performance obligations and Operations.
I see the ecosystem is depleting and strained.
So it begins...
Layoffs cheated employee of $1 million in company stock.