During my extensive tenure as a m1 or higher at Oracle, I consistently strived to uphold ethical standards. However, this proved challenging, particularly within the context of company acquisitions. The organization exhibited an excessive top-heavy... — read more
How is the support organization these days?
How is the support organization doing these days? I have an acquaintance who says things have gotten extremely negative and toxic there with leadership in the past few months.
Buckee's Car Wash Manager hiring at 125k... with 100% 401k match
If you do find yourself laid off this month, take comfort in the possibility that you could see an income boost as a car wash manager. Better benefits too. #noFocals
Layoffs in SM apps development org coming
Over the next couple of weeks layoffs will happen in the apps development org under SM. in both north america and emea.
SM confirmed no raises
For next year as well.. good luck.
What is our plan for AI??
Stock dropped 6.5% today following the AI Executive Forum in Redwood Shores - I guess you would be safe to say it wasn't that impressive. Here we go again getting into an arena filled with every 2 bit player on the globe - everybody is racing to... — read more
OA layoffs
Layoffs happened yesterday. Know of a few people but still don’t know why. So sh-t
Support Engineers Unionize!
No raises, no chance of advancement, and no support from the products we are supporting. Managers are incompetent. Directors are worse. VPs and above are raking it in while we wallow in the mud. New hires straight out of college are getting RSUs... — read more
More OCS reorganization
Getting ready for November layoffs.
Investigation Story
I have to admit, I posted a story on here about another company and I added a very nice ending to it. In actual fact, the story does not end happily and I would like to tell you more about what happened. The story comes to me from another developer... — read more
U.S. tech workers make 46% more than Canadians.
Keep working harder for less, so we can keep working less for more. Sorry aboot that, EH! U.S. tech workers make 46% more than Canadian counterparts, TMU study... — read more
Post layoff legal activity
I was layed off last year and have noticed a number of legal record information contacts at law firms scoping out my LinkedIn profile. They seem to be connected to my old colleagues at oracle. Has anyone been part of a class action lawsuit against... — read more
Happy Thanksgiving
To all in the country above the USA!
LMAO useless ORACLE!!!
https://www.theregister.com/2023/10/04/birmingham_city_council_oracle_project/?td=rt-3a Incompetent!
**PSA** Oracle Employee Doormat Principle Defined
Numerous inane questions on this MB indicate a pressing need for a refresher on the Oracle Doormat Principle. From the visionary post: _____________ Take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself if you fall into this category. Remember that... — read more
Bonus?
Yes or no?
OA
Whats going on with Oracle Advertising?
Salary disparities at Oracle
Why are there such a wide range of salaries at Oracle for the exact same position? According to Levels.fyi, the average total compensation of an IC4 at Oracle is $355,000, which does NOT seem right to me. I have been working here for a looong time... — read more
What id--ts!
LE and MS are real id--ts. They are in the process of taking away all of Supports access to the applications they support company wide. How can Support take care of the customer if they can't access anything? That is like taking your car in for... — read more
Stock down.
Will they reissue RSUs to compensate. Just give me a fair salary.
Managers
I’m not at oracle any more but me and a buddy who used to work there were talking about our managers. I had six managers in the time I was there. Almost two decades. None of my managers were competent. None were fair. All discriminated based on... — read more
Nobody is looking for OCI skills or certs
It just never comes up! What is your experience? What I have seen, Oracle used it to get rid of long serving employees and not make it look like age discrimination.
Labor union at Oracle?
Anyone want to help organize? The employees have been pi---d on for too long.
2024 restructuring plan
As stated in the most recent 10Q this is where we stand. Total estimated restructuring cost is at $609 million out of which $153 million has already been recorded. $456 million remaining through the end of fiscal 2025.
September almost over.
Any raises ?
As I leave...my thoughts
Leaving Oracle after 17 years, my two cents. The big shops, financials, SCM, HR, Psoft, will always make money. Usually never have layoffs unless it's from some quirky decision. Always tons of parnters doing that work if you do leave from one of... — read more
Oracle+Microsoft=love
0 to 46 regions: 6 years 46 regions to 0: 1 day What Larry maketh, Larry killeth I need to start working on my Azure certs Best multicloud: the converged cloud, two clouds in one datacentre. On 14 September Oracle had a cloud. Had. Hyperscaler... — read more
GLINT -- and the survey says???
Any insight into the glint survey? Is it worth completing? If so does adding comments help or not? Is it truly anonymous or can they track and target someone if they don't like the comments? Does anyone expect changes/actions as a result? Is it a... — read more
Stock down due to Cerner
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/oracle-ceo-warns-cerner-ehr-business-facing-near-term-headwinds-revenue-growth
In just over a week
Las Vegas will close. The following Tuesday should prove interesting, especially following the last results. Their latest model is not working. Time to invent (recreate) a new one.
Cost overruns.
https://devops.com/oracle-birmingham-erp-toyota-space-richixbw/
Remote workers - Get ready
Are you working remote ? Get ready for your package
Any Raise/Bonus/RSUs in SaaS Org
Does it happen Any Raise/Bonus/RSUs in SaaS Org?
September layoffs
Has there been anything new on September layoffs?
What size company are you comfortable in?
I've worked in several companies. Oracle was my worst experience. Large companies seemthe worst. Lots of politics. Oracle though was much worse than most, really dishonest management. Lots of posts on here about mid mgmt corruption but it appears to... — read more
Rehire
Thinking about applying back to oracle after leaving a year ago. What are the chances of getting rehired?
Still Necessary?
This page has been so quiet. Has Oracle amended its ways? Are layoffs a thing of the past? Is this page still necessary?