Hey LE, ever heard of that thing called the Internet? Oh, nothing to worry about! Something your cat just make up for fun. Got it! Not something that's going to help people access software remotely. No? Ok that's good to know.

It's been awfully quiet the last few weeks. Is this the calm before the storm? Is June 1 judgement day?Will the next 30 to 60 days be a rollercoaster ride? Is the storm forecast to hit next week? Are those layoff rumors just fake news as MH says? Or... — read more 

Rumor has it that some folks have started receiving invites to mandatory calls with their bosses on 1 June. If you know something say something here

This kid of tells you what will happen to Applications - 80 folks cut at Manhattan Associates today - thread https://www.thelayoff.com/t/NpqoQ15 or @NpqoQ15 - if you are not with NetSuite you have a MAJOR PROBLEM - it's time to pivot (it may be too... — read more 

The total for the current calendar year stay at 3,800. No reported layoffs this past week, which if anything should be a sign of concern - tells me oracle is now focused on the 6-1 layoff and can't be bothered to make smaller layoffs right now. Get... — read more 

https://www.chaffeybreeze.com/2017/05/21/oracle-co-orcl-ceo-safra-catz-sells-103520-shares-updated-updated.html

Oracle will do a miracle soon.

Any layoffs to report this past week?

Just wanted to say it's sad to be laid off by any company. But you have to appreciate the good things. 1) Nice sev (if any) that helps w the bills. 2) don't have to work at a company everyone here obviously don't like anyway 3) no need to see any... — read more 

We seem to agree that oracle code is junk (doesn't work in the SaaS world) and that it's generating cloud revenues by converting existing support revenues (from on-prem licenses) into cloud revenues and backlog (e.g. ATT deal), but that cannot last... — read more 

Hi, I don't want to complain, I am just glad for the good things I got over the years. The thing is we are a PL/SQL shop and the tech lead chose the PL/SQL web frameworks (PL/SQL pages, Apex and Oracle Servlets) instead of (Java Server Pages and Java... — read more 

Aptly named project Sayonara - didn't LE once gave boat with that name? - but I digress - SFDC is working to replace oracle DB. Bye bye LE

A lot of people here complain about how much Oracle’s software (including cloud) s---s. I’d like to offer a developer’s perspective. I worked for Oracle for 8 years (by acquisition). I left last year. Here is my rant about Oracle software... — read more 

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/28/sun_amazon_cloud_dead/ This article is a real gem in hindsight. Rather than focus on the cloud effort that Sun was building out, Oracle killed it off in favor of an unsalvageable hardware business. I wonder if... — read more 

If you see how these successful companies treat their employees, you stop wondering why they are so successful, why their stocks are skyrocketing while Oracle has not been going anywhere. Hint, their Sr. management is not greedy, they do not s--- all... — read more 

Once they look at AWS (or Azure for Window services), why would they want OPC? The only companies pick OPC are those who are already locked in Oracle DB. Amazon is moving way too fast in the cloud space. There is no way Oracle can catch that. Even if... — read more 

Eat your heart out LE - SFDC is crushing it: FY18 guidance $10bn +. They will get there first!

We can say that the OPC products matured by now, BM yet to come. The main reasons OPC failed to gain traction were lack of features/unstable and lack of service expertise within Oracle. Pre-sales would not be able to implement required architectures... — read more 

A VP in India after 22 years of service in Oracle kicked out. Looks like India leadership will undergo major overhaul this time.

Hi there, I was hoping to learn the hottest web stacks and a friend at Oracle told me to look into Oracle Java ADF, JavaScript Jet framework and Plsql Apex. I don't see that many articles on them but think it would be a good way to stand out. Can... — read more 

Did you guys notice how DJT is unable to admit mistakes and just keeps digging an ever deeper hole for himself, well, there's another dude just like him. Both Ford and Cisco have announced layoffs, oracle is about to have a layoff that is bigger than... — read more 

I would think there would be layoffs planned for engineering also, as there are a lot of older people with non-web experience still. Does anyone know about layoffs in engineering to support the cloud better?

I want a special prosecutor for the 3 stooges to hold them responsible for how they have and are F:ing up oracle.

The new layoff method entails a mandatory 15 minute phone call with your (new) manager followed by a courtesy a fedex delivered to your home with instructions on how to turn in your laptop. The fedex also has papers to sign in order to receive any... — read more 

The rumor mill has continued to flesh out the details of this summers reorganization. This post is a compilation of rumors that have been triangulated by more than one person in different divisions. The new Alpha Sales representative is known as a... — read more 

Anyone hear any details on how the reorg will be handled?

How big is the June 1 layoff going to be? I'm guessing 20,000, at least half of which will the the old field salesforce in the US and Western Europe. Another big chunk will be whatever support is left in the US and Emea. Then you have more HE layoffs... — read more 

MH as much as announced this to the salesforce LAST JUNE in Las Vegas with his speech about the future of tech and the litany of tech titans who have shrunk the past 6 years. He listed out all the biggies and the layoff numbers. He talked about the... — read more 

After reviewing my resume and with others it seems my Oracle work history destroyed my otherwise beautiful work progression - how do I know? I am still getting calls off my old resume from years and years ago who lose interest when I send the Oracle... — read more 

Sorry to hear good people lose their jobs. The good thing is you don't have to see the crabby boss on Monday mornings or any mornings. At least if you get a new job even if you a crabby boss, you will get paid more.

If Oracle would fire quickly and "thoughtful" rather than scheming a few months - you do that person a favor; in fact everyone could get a minimum 3 to 4 months full pay as normal and benefit coverage to allow focusing on new work plus as the checks... — read more 

Do other big companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, etc ... lay-off their employees and hire cheap labor in India every time they have a change in the company's strategy? How about investing in current employees? Wouldn't that be cheaper, faster... — read more 

The layoff count for the calendar year now stand at 3,800 including an estimated 50 laid off in support this past week. More layoffs coming!

So the kick off is cancelled - it will be done virtually, but who cares about some remote BS. What to make of this? Every company that has a field sales force brings sales people together at the end of the fiscal year to celebrate and to kick off the... — read more 

Unconfirmed chatter at HQ: Heard that discussion of some US management positions may get eliminated for cheaper management positions in India. If you think about it for every 1 US person who is let go, 7 Indian people can be hired. So if 1 US... — read more 

The top reasons good people get laid off from the Gaping Red Orifice: you make too much money, i.e. your salary stuck out in some spreadsheet or analysis. you cost them too much money in some way. Medical? Disability? FMLA? pure and simple age-ism... — read more 

Investment in employees is gone! Investment in innovation is gone! Raises & bonuses are gone (except for the usual 1 & 2 percents for the top 70% every few years) Oracle employees salary is in the 50% compared to the market range Focus shifted from... — read more 

Friend and former co-worker just called to tell me he got the call. This is the only one I know of but there has to be more out there...

Call 888-404-2494 - Press 3 for Global HR Services - Listen to Options. - Press 1 for Background Check Questions, Press 2 for HR Offer Questions, Press 3 for Form I9 Questions, Press 4 for US Termination Questions Press 5 for Other (Doesn't have to... — read more 

So this just pisses me off. Can't ever get hold of someone. Press 1 - if you have an offer letter Press 4 - if you have a termination letter C'mon really?