https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/misdirection
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
May the New Year bring you peace, love and happiness, wherever you may be, and whatever you are doing!
Fear Mongering Trolls
During the real layoffs a few years ago, I looked at this forum daily. The forum itself caused more anxiety than providing actual details. I thought I would check in today after a year of not looking to see how it is going.... Still the same type... — read more
All these folks to sell only PaaS ?
Not connecting the dots.
Six Days to Change Your World
Only 6 days until June 1st. Your job will change! Be Ready. Don’t spend big bucks. Use up your benefits!
Oracle’s Deadly Gamble: article Business Insider
TECH May 20, 2024, 5:28 AM EDT Oracle's deadly gamble Larry Ellison bet $28 billion he could revolutionize healthcare. So why are so many patients dying? Ashley Stewart and Blake Dodge 18 min read Larry Ellison's vision for the future of medicine... — read more
Professional titles
With the latest reorg, and many being moved into new roles as Architects or Engineers, you have to ask the validity of using these titles without certification from the appropriate professional societies?
Where will Oracle’s REAL Headquarters be?
Will it be Nashville or Bangalore? Serious question.
Relationship with My Direct Manager is Adversarial
Long story short, I feel like my manager hates me because I am early career yet 100x more competent than he is. He is nothing more than a bully, and i'm not sure of the potential implications since he has it out for me and I don't back down. I feel... — read more
6 years in a row
For the sixth consecutive year, the layoff process continues. It’s no longer if you will be terminated, just when. The VP’S and Director level managers with 2 reports are once again saved to fail another year. Don’t walk, run away. — read more
This Company Has No Shame!
I just left the company after suffering through years of abuse. First they cancelled all the RSU's they gave me last year, so no money there. Then I learned they are withholding 50% of the money they put in my 401k because I was not with the company... — read more
Its gonna be a big Friday !!!
It is gonna be a big Friday 17th
We're cooked
Sales org realinment, SE's being replaced by AI, 5 day a week RTO, 3 new class of's coming in. Comp plans probably nerfed, anything to increase that stock price! Good luck!
Reorg in progress.....
Big day today..... Find out if you have 30 days Find out if you have new manager/role Find out new sales org structures All Hands on Monday.
Managers with no or few directs
Why the heck are there so many people with VP or Director titles that only have 1, 2 or even no directs reporting to them? What exactly are they managing?
email package shipment notification - am I getting laid off today?
Logged in early to find that I have a package shipment notification. I didn't order anything. Is this how they terminate remote employees?
Don't be a doormat and GTFO
Lots of denial and rationalization going on in this forum - excuses for staying put at this POS. Don't forget Oracle provides EAP, I think the first 6 visits are free to the employee. Also note the following posted here some time back. It all starts... — read more
Burnout
For your sake, for your life, for your health, must watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVms8w61No
You're Next
For anyone who hasn't ever seen the movie, there's a horror film called You're Next which is an almost perfect metaphor for the situation that Oracle employees are in. I suggest you watch if if you haven't. The only difference is that unlike the... — read more
Oracle ERP rollout
City council audit trail is an audit fail after disastrous Oracle ERP rollout Europe's largest local authority had no way of knowing if fraud took place icon Lindsay Clark Thu 25 Apr 2024 // 14:30 UTC Birmingham City Council, Europe's biggest local... — read more
T -37 and Counting
Until June 1st. T stands for either Time or Termination, depending upon their perspective.
Boot Scootin Boogie
Any of you World HQ types...you are moving to Nashville. Or maybe not. You may just get the boot. This is to be near "health care innovation." And Music City for family. No word if the trimaran is going.
In a TikTok ban or shut-down scenario, Oracle would lose what is likely its OCI customer
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/oracle-met-with-senate-aides-on-tiktok-data-housing-project.html
You can see the direction.
Over the past month Oracle has a constant and steady decline. Soon it will be time to let more people go!
Most recent Oracle 10Q filing
What is the remaining balance allocated for realignment?
How much money …
Has been set aside for layoffs this year? If that’s not enough, don’t worry! There is another new fiscal budget right around the corner, with a fresh allocation to get rid of you!
David Ellison, son of the world’s 9th-richest man, is poised to become a Hollywood power player as he closes in on buying Paramount
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/david-ellison-son-world-9th-202244284.html
Beware the Ides of April
Tuesday is coming Caesar.
"right to disconnect" bill to prevent bosses contacting workers out of hours
I was fired @ORCL for saying NO to daily extended working hours as it took a heavy toll on my health. Must support https://www.techspot.com/news/102486-california-considers-right-disconnect-bill-prevent-bosses-contacting.html Your thoughts?
A word to the wise
Just a quick post to those with linkedin, facebook and other accounts like that. Turn on two-factor authentication. Someone was in my linkedin account a while back. I got a notice from linkedin and later realized someone had flipped a switch... — read more
Layoffs Happening
Not sure of the numbers but i just got laid off after 16 years
Yet another Oracle motto
If you can’t blind them with your brilliance, baffle them with bullsh-t. Major reorg timing from 2+ years ago. Egregious mid level individual multi level abusive conduct circulates Fulton County RICO capital platform Fed RBR Bldg, etc. Easter... — read more
Upper execs selling massive amounts of stock
SK = almost $1 Billion worth in the past year. Makes you wonder?
Are stack ranks at Oracle real?
and if so, are we allowed to access our own rankings, and if so how? Asking for a friend
Happy Easter
As we approach The Easter celebration, for those who have been discarded and laid off, remember that there is no Easter without a Good Friday!
Nobody can react to posts right now, tech issue with this website.
They are working on a fix!
Ex-O. Colleague has OCI interview….
She asked for 180k base and said they didn’t flinch. Gave two pieces of advice. One, don’t trust HR/hiring mgr. Two, get as much as you can up front. After 15 years at Oracle, I realize it was the biggest mistake of my life. Not for what oracle... — read more
Yet another marketing reorg
Org movement and layoffs in marketing, AGAIN. It has been six months, after all! I wonder if the constant marketing re-orgs is causing any issues for the sales teams (eg with getting the assets/tools they need)? Would love to hear their thoughts on... — read more