People are drowning in work! We can’t get to half of the things we need to be doing because so many have already been laid off that it’s physically impossible for the rest of us to get it all done, and yet I keep hearing about more layoffs all the... — read more
OCI layoffs - Do they layoff new SDEs who joined recently?
Heard there would be layoffs again in OCI in November:( To the folks who have been witnessing the November layoffs , do the let go of recently joined IC2s? Like 4 to 5 months in? No end in sight !:(
Severance credited. Laptop not returned yet
US, separation date 9/22/25. My severance pay got credited to my bank account yesterday. I haven't returned the laptop yet 😳 Anyone else get their pay? Credited amount is ~25% less than severance amount mentioned in the separation agreement. I... — read more
Harsh Career Truths
Your boss is not your friend Who you know beats what you know (building a network and nurturing it consistently is critical to success You are REPLACEABLE at Work NOT home (In 20 years the only people who will REMEMBER you worked late are... — read more
The Truth Is Out
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oracle-investigating-hacks-customers-e-214339029.html Previously, ORCL never acknowledge a security breach !
Managers do list names
My manager reportedly gave me up. Stupid as a box of rocks. Or else I’m being fed lies. Prob both.
Cobra coverage
The separation letter says that Oracle will pay for 1 month of Cobra insurance and that's retroactive to the termination date. Does anybody know if that includes dental and vision as well?
reviews
How has everyones reviews gone? Seems a blanket no pay rise/promo/share situation even though its one of the best years we have had which is just disrespectful in my opinion.
Severance
Do employees in the U.S. typically receive severance packages when they are laid off, such as X weeks of pay per year of service?
Disconnect from the immediately!!
Sorry I didn't post this before more layoffs. While your manager is giving you the news, disconnect immediately from the internet. They can't scramble your laptop if they can't get to it. I was laid off on September 3rd. I've had access to my files... — read more
I hope none of you ever work hard again
that's what this company is taught us: never work hard for them, never go the extra mile, absolutely do not try hard. only do the bare minimum because they're going to lay you off no matter what
Layoffs in WA coming in November
According to warntracker.com
can't print out the legal document from the sep 22 email.
i noticed somehow they rigged it so you can't print out the legal document or forward the email. Nice. I would love to know how they set that up. So if one wants to have a lawyer look at it (probably futile). its Shakey, this packet has... — read more
Teams that already got the beating can be hit again?
I’ve heard of several cases. I guess they just want to make sure we don’t get a single night of sleep for months.
Scam jobs on Linked-In and Indeed are so frustrating!
It's crazy how many scammers are on Indeed and Linked-in. Is there a safer way to apply for jobs? The only way I can think of is to go directly to employer websites or via word of mouth from folks in your network. What are others finding out... — read more
PSA: how to check if you're on the RIF chopping block
I can confirm a method to see if your role is impacted in an imminent RIF: Go to your HCM Service Apps > Personal Info > My Compensation and look at your "Effective Period." If it has changed from "Ongoing" to a specific future date (a week or 5 days... — read more
10/13 - 11/3
I'm sure some other state will be affected. Overall this is not good! https://www.warntracker.com/?company=oracle-america&year=2025
H1b employment
With O moving towards Government projects does it needs to reduce the number of H1b workers / employment ?
October layoffs running total
Oct01 4am UTC - Oct02 4am UTC totals: 241 layoffs, 44 additions. Methodology and day-by-day breakdown is in comments. Few next days will be added in comments as they pass, to avoid starting new threads.
Time to lay off LE?
We have a gasilian CEO's waiting in the wings. We have left enough old people go, why not one more?
Deal Desk (Deal Management..etc)
Wow. After seeing all the layoffs over the years, you’d think I’d have been prepped for this. But no. Over a decade of working 80 hour weeks at times, late nights, weekends during Q-end. Missing weddings, events, time with family. To having my... — read more
ORCL Layoff Continues
RIF impacting North America-California. Unclear on other Global Regions.
NA Deal Desk layoffs
Colleagues in deal desk being notified of termination today. Whole teams wiped out. San Antonio office.
Prediction for Oracle
Oracle will split like IBM did into IBM and Kyndryl. OIC, OACS, Fusion, Cerner (already written off in LE's mind) will be lumped into a spin off company. Share prices might briefly drop much like IBM's, but LE will announce a larger AI deal which... — read more
September layoffs total
Sep30 1pm UTC - Oct 4am UTC totals: 468 layoffs. September totals (except Sep01): 6275 layoffs, and 861 additions. Methodology and day-by-day breakdown is in comments. This is a floor estimate, as many non-NA regions have layoffs with people still... — read more
Anyone get their severance $ ?
I know the FAQ says 3 weeks after signing the separation agreement. But as we have seen here some people got their laptop return box before "3 weeks" as well, some even before the separation date. O is being somewhat opaque about all this (big... — read more
We all know WHO is the problem (since 1999)
Been in Oracle for more than a decade and a company that values people would have never put someone like SC in charge. I respect LE deeply, he's genius. But couldn't stand the idea of working with someone like SC. The day I left the company was the... — read more
Oracle faces an estimated 10,000 more layoffs by year end!
https://www.cio.com/article/4062711/product-changes-likely-as-oracle-faces-an-estimated-10000-more-layoffs-by-december.html
any luck getting a different oracle job?
i've applied regularly to the roles i see online but i haven't seen positive responses...
What about the many DEs and Sr. PEs ?
Any affected? I dont know what they do
I’m surviving all this only because I already treat my job as gone
I invest very little in what’s happening here and focus my energy on looking ahead. I’ve been building contingency plans and even started a small business initiative in case I can’t land another job. I can’t spend all my time being anxious about... — read more
Laid off coworker already has a new job
He began looking as soon as he was notified and managed to secure a new role within weeks. He starts this week. We often hear horror stories about the job market, but I thought it might be encouraging to share a positive example as well.
Did anyone get a raise or RSUs?
Did anyone get a raise or RSUs? Looks like some people are getting them now.
How performance evaluations for VP's and Directors work ?
I don't see any VP's or Directors eliminated in Oracle due to performance evaluations. How does it work ?
This is not just Amazon
Amazon perhaps faces the most scrutiny. US Citizenship and Immigration Services data showed that Amazon sponsored the most H-1B visas in 2024 at 14,000, compared to other criticized firms like Microsoft and Meta, which each sponsored 5,000, The Wall... — read more
Can your immediate manager use this opportunity to lay you off
i was the only one riffed in my team and probably the product. Was working ok, not so excellent but not so bad that i will be riffed. Have been in Oracle for 2 years
Equipment return
Need some help. I was part of the RIF earlier this month. Given WARN, my last day is Nov 3. However, I got the equipment return box this week. Am I supposed to return the equipment now (within 5 days) or wait until Nov 3rd ? I have no use for the... — read more
When you think you're safe from a RIF - you are not.
The past year I've been settled in cruising, super productive, high touch customer engagement activities that were directly tied to a revenue stream, 5 rating all around, visibility up to my VP. The thought of a RIF was the absolute further thing... — read more
Safe to assume no one is safe till the end of 26?
Not sure how some peoples in my team believe we are okay, are they delusional?
It’s sad what a place like Oracle does to you as a person.
It’s 535am where I am. I woke up in a good mood and a friend asked me about a work get together that is happening in Feb. I’m somewhat newer at the company. The gathering would require staying with co-workers in a winter cabin for 2-3 days. Having... — read more