I got my FEDEX notification, so I know I'm out . Most people I know also got the notification but some didn't (but very small percentage). Anyone knows the percentage of this layoff ? any survivors ? if there are some people who got spared, what the... — read more 

Oracle was founded in 1977. How stupid if the FedEx packages are some gifts for the 40 year anniversary and HR is throwing pizza parties tomorrow in all the conference rooms?

I wanted to give my best wishes to folks who got laid off. Remember, its not the end of the world and specially if you are in the Silicon Valley region, jobs are a plenty... I don't think that the folks who are not impacted by the RIF are feeling any... — read more 

Will go down as a day in my career: fedex got a few more shipments and a few more hits from one of the most underwhelming companies to exist. Happy that we made good products at Sun. Sad that Oracle has lived up to its reputation among my peers as... — read more 

Please delete “computer hardware systems and”

How much time does x86 Engineering has? Just curious to see what your thoughts are. I think MH will make sure they are gone by the end of 2018.

A small change will do (add a dot or shuffle a paragraph). This pushes you up the candidate list as the system knows that you are likely starting to position yourself for a job search. Also, recruiters are pinging people regularly, but their sort is... — read more 

You will receive an email around 7am with a number to call. The call will be 5 minute instructions on the layoff. Drop your badge and laptop with your boss on the way out.

Oh, no it'll be Fusion. Oh, no, it'll be ---- (insert whatever you want to insert)... No FedEx for me but I was done today. Been updating the LI profile and polishing my resume. F--- all of this.

Much of the software has gone into maintenance only. About the only pieces of software that aren't maintenance only are database and Linux. The database will be shifted into cloud. If you want to run the Oracle database on-prem, be prepared to wait a... — read more 

ZFSSA Engineering was gutted today, Tape Engineering is on the block for Friday.

This is singlehandedly the worst handled layoff all of us have ever seen. Its 4pm PST and there still is 0 notification on when people are supposed to show up their final day, 0 information about who's doing it, 0 information on how it will be... — read more 

The way Oracle is trying to force people to the "cloud" is laughable. They are going full retard on licensing and screwing over loyal customers by changing terms and delivering insane bills. They then think that companies will trust them for cloud?... — read more 

If most of your department is over 50 and get laid off, keep younger workers or workers from India to replace American workers, refuse the package if you can and file a class action lawsuit. Now I know the chance of this happening, less than 10%. But... — read more 

From an enterprise perspective, here are the core issues with Sun... 1) A failure to execute. They were increasingly unable to compete in the high-end UNIX server market against IBM. The Rock processor was constantly delayed. Their machines fell... — read more 

All of Sparc/ME was doomed back in Dec 2016. You only held onto a belief that it would be resurrected or that layoffs in Jan/June would jump start SPARC. Oracle only avoided laying everyone off at once to stagger layoffs to spread cost, avoid... — read more 

Labor day layoffs - as covered by Phoronix: The Sounds Of More Oracle Layoffs, SPARC Execution Could Be Near Written by Michael Larabel in Oracle on 31 August 2017 at 03:48 PM EDT. 1 Comment ORACLE -- Oracle is celebrating Labor Day in America this... — read more 

The register has just published the story about Sparc layoffs... Oracle finally decides to stop prolonging the inevitable, begins hardware layoffs Pink slips are en route, say employees By Shaun Nichols in San Francisco 31 Aug 2017 at 19:34 Oracle is... — read more 

I would assume that the terms are standard and non-negotiable for the severance...but I thought I'd go ahead and ask about this anyway - I guess it does not hurt to define/clarify this as well. Did anyone try to negotiate some different terms? For... — read more 

How does the actual act of communicating that you've been laid off happen? Do they call you in a conference room? If yes, who is there? What do they tell you? How long does it take?

I read lots on here about people discussing Oracle Confidential information. This information is company proprietary so we shouldn't be discussing it in case Oracle Corporate finds out and you get in trouble. Things like RIFs in groups shouldn't be... — read more 

If you're in the cloud, make sure you have a parachute. Gravity is a killer.

If you think any employee is an asset, you need to take a look at which column in the balance sheet payroll is under. Spend a minute or two, and think about hit... The basic balance sheet equation is Assets-Liabilities=Equity. Here is a hint. Payroll... — read more 

Last day Friday. It's been real. Long live Sun Microsystems and the S-x Pistols! You may now call me NoLongerHere.

You're going to get the envelope anyhow via FedEx so what's the point of showing up. Screw oracle, Stay home

What is it like to work for Oracle nowadays? Your first day on the job, your manager will gently slice off your balls with a very sharp ceramic knife, the same kind of knife used in sushi restaurants, lock them up in a small transparent box, and... — read more 

MH is playing the same game again - no releases, no statements, silence. No media coverage while they continue to cozy up to the president. Yet, there is a massive layoff in progress, H1Bs are still being hired, etc. How do we let the public know... — read more 

It would be nice and appropriate if some higher up in upper Management from ME (MS, RL, ......) would elaborate / clarify, what changed since Jan layoffs in HW to trigger cancellation of S9/M9 and most of the Sparc HW/Solaris. I think, at minimum... — read more 

I will never say I was part of Oracle and always consider myself continued being a SUN employee (I even still have the SUN badge). Oracle is a disgraceful company. I am hoping that some SUN veterans start a new venture and rise again. Screw Oracle... — read more 

This post could clear some things out, as some of the people are getting a package via FedEx, but their vacation is not zeroed out. It sounds like they're going to try avoiding a WARN by keeping a certain amount of people on the payroll for an extra... — read more 

useless jokers.

One of my co-workers emailed that he received a notification from FedEx of a label created by Oracle America, Inc. I just checked and a label has been created for my home address. This is in the U.S. Looks like Friday is it for Sparc... — read more 

I am not sure if I will be happy or sad if I am not chosen to be laid off. Advantages of a layoff : severance package. possibility of a new job WARN notice. advantages of not being laid off: you will still look for a job while you are... — read more 

I heard that HR will be sending emails at 9:00 am (not sure Thursday or Friday though) to tell people to be present for meetings to do the layoffs. Your manager won't be the one to orchestrate the process. This is for SPARC/HW

Have you ever seen the original Star Trek TV shows? Remember the "Red Shirts"? That's us. Wear your red shirt on Friday!

You can now go for only $999. When have you seen it that cheap? There must not be as much excitement around Oracle technology these days.

To all those who got food for the pot luck at SCA today and helped organize it, big bear hug and thanx. How could you think of bringing food when you have so many other things going on in your mind at this critical juncture? It was a special gesture... — read more 

Three conference rooms at my location have been booked all day Friday by the same individual from HR. This is in the U.S. I don't think HR is visiting our location to wish us all a happy Labor Day. Written by @P1n0HWg-bmx Same guy booked in... — read more 

Hey 3 Stooges, the word about the coming layoff is out and now that you're going to file a Cal-WARN it will be all over the place in no time. So behave like adults, however difficult it is for you, and just make the bloody announcement today!