Lots of commentary about who posts here. Clearly there are HR trolls... I'm sad for them actually, as they are likely as despicable as certain leaders of the co. Knowing how associates are treated... and yet, they still come to work in that role... — read more 

The way things have been going lately, we might need the unofficial official layoff report daily instead of weekly. Do we know how many were laid off yesterday total? I find it really funny that somebody recently posted that layoffs at Oracle were... — read more 

https://www.oracle.com/startup/tx/index.html What is this Oracle startup cloud accelerator program? Is this just BS?

Entire CSM renewals team is out on streets in APAC. Expect 30-40% head count reduction across the board in APAC... Bloodbath everywhere.

I am waiting to see what this quarter's results will be. Any hints on what you think will happen there?

New article from Forbes. Kinda long but worth reading. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danwoods/2018/05/21/oracles-strong-arm-cloud-tactics-the-2018-model/#2655abb724af

So, it looks like we are losing customers to aggressive sales tactics. Who could have imagined that would happen (except pretty much everybody, of course.)... — read more 

It seems like main focus of this forum is on Sales and hardware RIFs.. However-- there are 100s of idle employees in delivery/consulting for months now.. who would have thought in Q4 Oracle allows that.. These people have dated skills that nobody... — read more 

The end of May will come and go and NONE of the doom and gloom predicted by the malcontents on this board will come to pass. They will post some silly excuse as to why there was no massive layoff, and will immediately predict that the new date for... — read more 

So clearly there were layoffs this past week in multiple locations and multiple groups. Of course, no word from oracle how many. My best guess is 150. That would bring the TYD for FY18 to 8,900, and since 6/1/2016 to 18,900. Good luck all in advance... — read more 

What’s your sense of audit activity and forced cloud deals coming on the heels of audits last quarter or two? Up, down, same ?

"The labor union had met with the company more than 10 times since last December, but couldn't reach an agreement," said Kim Chul-soo, leader of Oracle Korea's labor union. "We conducted a strike vote and decided to call the walkout after 96 percent... — read more 

Good luck to those in the firing lines. Hopefully it's not as bad as I am hearing it will be. Don't be stressed because it's out of your control. The decisions have mostly been made. The best thing you can do is start looking for your next career... — read more 

I see comments about layoffs, is this layoff above certain designation or they just need a headcount cut.

I'm rather new to Oracle and I'm not really sure how layoffs are done here. Is everybody notified on the same day or does it spill over into the following day or two? I really, really need this job right now, so not being sure is taking its toll on... — read more 

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180515005564/en/Verizon-Selects-AWS-Preferred-Public-Cloud-Provider This is a huge loss. They are going to see less revs from VZ as they move away from Oracle tech including the DB. What about AT&T? What about... — read more 

Anyone impacted in the UK yet?

What's the future of x86?

Oracle Buys DataScience.com Adds Leading Data Science Platform to the Oracle Cloud, Enabling Customers to Fully Utilize Machine Learning https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-buys-datascience-051618.html

According to this survey, 59 percent of Americans still know that. I'm pretty sure none of them work at Oracle. The latest data from an annual Gallup survey shows that 11% of Americans believe they might lose their job within the next 12 months but... — read more 

This cloud story and pitch just keeps getting more and more creative. That client list is a who’s who’s list of something, just not any companies known for innovation... — read more 

Does anyone know???

Layoff in TK’s org today. Not sure how many. I just got cut...

Former employee here working at a real cloud company. I saw HD at our corporate office complex where I work now full time. He obviously was not there to form a partnership,but was in full interview mode. This lines up with the other posts on how the... — read more 

such a great timing..september anouncement by DoD-- and LE stage show in Open-world..woo ..hoo.., things will get better... be patient people... ======================= "...AWS is a considered a frontrunner for the award, which could total $10... — read more 

Looks like CD on apps side is gonna get some of RG's cloud stuff with RG becoming the keeper of the on premise sales folks. Makes sense he came from tech end anyway.

I got offers from all big cloud players Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle. Not sure which is best for me? Can you tell me why Oracle is best?

I know these lists are a dime a zone, but this one really hit home for me once I checked off number 6 (They ask you to train a new hire.) I guess I should be much more worried about the end of the month than I was so far... — read more 

No layoffs reported last week. YTD total for FY18 remains at 8,750, total since 6/1/2016 at 18,750. 5/31 getting closer, keep looking.

I recently checked my linkedin contacts at oracle and noticed that most of them (highly skilled people) moved to other companies: AWS, google, Microsoft, salesforce.com, vmware, nutanix ... All are experienced and skilled people and are leaving... — read more 

This is not about Oracle, sorry, but it is truth for those seeking it. This article neatly explains how our government pulls the wool over our eyes with its massaged, purposefully deceptive economic statistics and what the TRUE state of the American... — read more 

It might take you a year to find a new job, so how do you think a few months of severance is going to work out for you? Your Oracle skill set is dated and not in demand. Consider getting out now and don’t let Oracle victimize you again.

The major RIFs are finished. Remaining employees will be working maintenance or transition to the Cloud. There may be some minor reshuffling in Sales, but the worse is over. Anything else you hear from this board is pure fabrication. Notice how they... — read more 

Anybody know anything about this ? e.g If you don;t work in CA m CO or FL for US support, then you are out ?

Will the long awaited BIG RIF be on Thursday, May 31? I have a bunch of Oracle stock I've been holding on to and the stock price should go through the roof.

Symantec tumbles on disclosure of whistleblower probe https://finance.yahoo.com/news/symantec-shares-set-worst-fall-120216622.html Oracle is struggling in the last year in a global coverup that will be explosion over the faces of the executives and... — read more 

I was recently laid off and am actively looking for a new job. My prospective new employer wants to do a background check. However, they are under the assumption that I am still working at Oracle. Does anyone know what kind of information oracle... — read more 

Execution success? Thoughts?

In all the negativity, here is somebody who believes that Oracle is actually on the way to nirvana (his words, not mine.) If you were to believe the financial analysts, Oracle is on a road to nowhere. That’s typical of the short-term thinking that... — read more 

At the end of every year, Oracle should open a secret balloting process for all its executives. For each executive, let his/her ALL direct and indirect reports to vote YES (he/she can stay) or NO (he/she should be fired). After the voting is over... — read more