Can't stand this place or my job. I hope to make the list.

Antropic said the dod couldn’t use their systems to spy on US citizens. OpenAI picked up the dod contract. So how do US TikTok users feel about their data now on Oracle servers now? How long before AI is spying on employees?

How many jobs did it cost to pay for the new RedBull sponsorship deal? How many bonus won’t get paid to send the execs to watch F1 races this year?

I know I’m going down the conspiracy rabbit hole here, but just for conversation what if Oracle started the rumors of the layoffs? Oracle knows they must get employees motivated again, and it’s against their nature to do so with rewards, but... — read more 

You can't open LinkedIn without being hit with so, so many of those. The thought of entering the job market in current conditions is terrifying, to say the least.

Is anyone aware of global hiring freeze?

Breaking news — all divisions have been told to submit their RIF lists within one week only. Mainly they are targeting poor performers, those difficult employees and also the highest paid people in high cost locales. This latest global round will be... — read more 

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/ehrs/oracle-loses-executives-in-health-division-report/

No hikes in near future. AI assisted coding but results in work extension. Where is motivation, everyone has limit. But I feel they will put on track with structured layoffs. Don't know when, hearing ratings gathered, restructuring in progress... — read more 

They're too close to Mondays. I need more time to recharge my batteries. Working at Oracle has become so draining that I'm always tired. Always. I'm considering walking away even with nothing lined up. I just don't know how much more of this my... — read more 

The performative posts from people who still have jobs are getting exhausting. All that humble bragging and inspirational garbage while so many of us are struggling to find work. It feels like a highlight reel from people who either got lucky or... — read more 

Oracle isn’t going to do more with less when their competition is doing more with more. Everyone has AI agents now. You will only weaken your position if you lay people off and lean into those agents. Your competition doesn’t have to follow the same... — read more 

there is a ton of chatter right now about software companies, saas, cloud and company valuations. valuations are dropping fast (e.g., ibm dropped 15% the other day, salesforce is underpressure, snow, etc.) i am not sure if we fit into any of these... — read more 

There was a time when retiring here felt guaranteed. That hasn’t been true for at least a decade. With constant layoffs, retirement feels like a distant luxury. Most of us are too busy worrying about what tomorrow might bring to think that far ahead... — read more 

I heard this was a sign for layoffs. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope it's me this time

What is the typical bonuses for those that are IC3 ?

Layoffs next Friday! All industry orgs! Managers included. I’m hearing this from the very top.

People are just maintaining status quo. No one willing to contribute out of box in fear of No recognition, No salary hikes or promotions. Skilled people were exploited until they stopped innovating. No one is motivated to contribute extra. 2... — read more 

Oracle ran up hard into late 2024 on AI and cloud optimism, pushing valuation well above its historical range. As rates stay higher for longer, the market is rotating out of expensive AI-adjacent names and back toward near-term cash flow... — read more 

There’s a growing misconception that AI "does the entire work. employees are sitting and watching". In reality, AI is helper not full-performer. Still lots of development requires human efforts. Management is pushing towards AI. The problem is once... — read more 

Not sure if this is it guy. But I just got a meeting with my manager, their manager, and someone else I don’t recognize. I guess this is me signing off from Oracle Wish me luck

Just FYI. If you filled out your talent profile for industries, your senior managers are reviewing those for RIF with HR. Layoffs are coming.

https://youtu.be/VlfpfttvatQ?si=I_LgN8bn8RqFvj4U

OpenAI's Altman says world 'urgently' needs AI regulation https://share.google/B1jHOswL7EwmG2pAX

Tracking participants count #general Slack channel in Oracle One workspace, as the fastest available proxy indication of ongoing layoffs. Since our local troll started counterfeiting Slack totals to induce panic on the front page, I have to create... — read more 

From 168,783 10am est to 166,465 as of 5pm est time

Heads up it’s getting started

Several account reps let go today, official last day is tomorrow but already offline and gone. US Data Platform Team.

https://fortune.com/2026/02/17/ai-productivity-paradox-ceo-study-robert-solow-information-technology-age/

Just asking if any managers are willing to shed some light on the layoff rumors. Are you having meetings to rate everyone employee or what?

This is a genuine question, I am not trolling. Nothing I've heard so far makes any business sense.

Oracle spent on Tiktok, Oracle spending on Datacenter. Though this might facilitate Oracle in long run, its going to definitely affect a lot in the short term. Revenue ? Employees ? Waiting on March earnings report

Oracle Government, Defense and Intelligence (GDI) Federal Sales -- Any layoffs?

I was wondering if there are people in Spain who requested Early Retirement but instead ended up on the RIF/ERE list and simply getting the RIF/ERE Package instead of the Early Retirement package. I think Oracle abuses the fact that people conform... — read more