The question is, how long can Oracle endure external and internal pressure to stop cutting heads off. Externally, Oracle has been flying under the radar. The reason why there is no announcement is that it would be picked up by the press and... — read more 

https://m.slashdot.org/story/22/08/07/1537222/horrible-chaos-former-oracle-employees-describe-recent-layoffs

You're never safe and if you ever think you are then you're deluded. I've watched people wreck themselves for decades convincing themselves that bad things won't happen to them - that's the truly sad thing. You want to feel safe, find a place that's... — read more 

I have no intention of jumping right back into the job market. I've seen others do that and it only served to stress them out further. I plan to take some time for myself, relax, and figure out where I want to go from there. I think more people... — read more 

With no official word (unless I somehow managed to miss something) there's no way of knowing where we are at with layoffs. I'd like to think we're done but a few people pointed out that we're nowhere near the $1 billion mark the leadership said they... — read more 

Any news about layoffs in England and Ireland in the CX teams?

Entire top deck needs to be flushed down the drain.

How much institutional knowledge do you think Oracle lost in the last week? This was starting to be an issue even before the latest layoffs since the company was letting people with invaluable knowledge and experience walk away without even... — read more 

got lucky or real talent ?

Does OCI have any layoffs at its leadership positions (VP and above)?

And Oracle is doing all it can to reverse the trend! Expect to see the results in August job numbers. A cynic might suggest that they are trying to mitigate growth before the US mid term elections.

Any one heard about layoffs in APAC region?

that the high levels of job satisfaction one gains while working at Oracle makes enduring these small bumps all worthwhile. Enjoy!

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I know there were probably a lot of good people lost in those areas where whole organizations were axed. But, in other areas, where there were people picked out to be removed, do you think the right people were axed? Or have you seen people axed... — read more 

Lord save Oracle now.

How much did it cost relocate to Austin. TX? How much office space, purchase or lease? Also info re: other locations? Does $1 billion expense cuts include other things (I.e., offices) or is the $1 billion cut for salaries only?

They are well experienced in layoffs. They have it every year (except last). Also Cisco management has streamlined the process. Before Cisco dies, something to learn from them

Anyone in the U.K./EMEA knows what’s happening? I truly hope we have some communication on Monday but if anyone knows something, anything, please share.

Or is it all ICs per usual?

Anyone hear anything about hardware teams? So far, we are still ok.

Can we please get "State of the Layoffs" newsletter sent out immediately and a layoff-ama slack channel ?

Do you think Better.com did better on layoff then Oracle ?

Oracle has turned out to be the worst kind of employer. Providing no information to its employees in situations like this is truly traumatizing for the employees. Even though we know that Oracle is a heartless, soulless company, we still expect... — read more 

to protect someone for whom HR decided to be laid off?

I've come to regret putting in so much work and trying to be a top performer in my organization. I don't feel bad about my job prospects, I believe that I will soon find something new. However, the way I was informed that I was laid off, along... — read more 

Wondering if this restructuring will result in Salesforce Oracle merger.

Reading some of posts here and slowly coming to conclusion that nothing unexpected is happening. Company is reorganizing. With such it's not always easy/possible to please everyone, who was maybe within underperforming units, but by themselves were... — read more 

Please tell me HGBU-FBGBU are laying off people! This has got to be the worst acquisition since Sun yet most of the Micros people are still running it in the ground. Losing money and customers, horrible references and declining sales, lay them off or... — read more 

"Leaked Oracle organizational charts show the 30 people running its all-important cloud, tech teams after its big reorg"

Oracle Cerner has 955 open jobs posted amid Oracle layoffs Oracle Cerner is still hiring for 955 positions even as Oracle trims down its U.S. workforce. Oracle is reportedly cutting thousands of jobs worldwide, and layoffs in the U.S. began... — read more 

We've lost great people on our team. People who knew what they were doing and who, I'm certain, will be in high demand and will be able to find jobs with our competitors within weeks. Nobody who knows what we do and how valuable they were to our work... — read more 

I know the cost cutting will last for months and there'll be other smaller rounds in the future, but I think this was the main event and it has been wrapped up for now. I'm thinking Friday will be the "inventory" day where we get to see where we... — read more 

I empathize with another poster who is having problems focusing on job search. I made this to-do list to motivate me to take small steps each day. Any other suggestions for the list? backup personal stuff and delete from laptop same as above... — read more 

Oracle insiders describe the 'complete chaos' from layoffs and restructuring while employees brace for more Please post if you have a BI account

Anyone know if the recent layoffs fall under this act? Many were given the last day of Aug 15th. Some accounts have stated their separation day is Oct 3rd. This is massive as the WARN act requires 60 day... — read more 

It appears I'll be one of the survivors. My manager is giving me new assignments that stretch out past the end of the calendar year, so that may be a good sign. But I've noticed something this week. It's not a surprise to those of us who have... — read more