I do not believe that greater attrition would affect how leadership treats remaining employees. Whoever thinks that if more people leave they will appreciate those who stay more, forgets that for them we are just a number, unfortunately. Is there... — read more
ADVICE THREAD: What Help Do You Need to Get Out of Oracle
So many of you seem to need help. What advice, resources, or motivation do you need to leave? Is it your skills? Personal brand? A poor resume? You deserve better this holiday season than leadership that doesn't care about you.
It's a desperate situation
I quit. I hope that I will never be in a situation that I stay in a company waiting for a package like the one in O. Given that the package is not at all generous, those who are waiting for this miserable package must be in a desperate situation? — read more
Who’s the best?
There is always so much negativity (as to be expected on a layoff board) but for a second, can we nominate the best manager that you have worked with, and why. Let’s hope that it is not the kiss of death for a manager to be liked at Oracle. — read more
I don't want to miss the package
I really don't like it when people ask why some of us are still here and wasting our time guessing whether we will be cut or not. I understand that the advice to leave this place is well-intentional because everyone deserves better, but on the... — read more
As the Oracle World Turns, Week of 12/4
Another week of silent layoffs come and gone at the Big O. What else is new? While the rest of the world has empathetic leaders, compassionate colleagues, and an understanding that someone—usually the CEO—erred, it's 'tis the season for uncertainty... — read more
Underperformance of management
https://www.inc.com/nick-hobson/googles-plan-to-lay-off-10000-poor-performing-employees-is-based-on-a-big-lie-according-toharvard-professor.html Ultimately, says Neeley, people affected by these layoffs aren't being let go because of their own... — read more
Any meetings scheduled with your Manager?
For Monday morning?
In America, students spend over $300K for a 4-year college education
They get hired by companies such as Oracle upon graduation and then get replaced by work visa foreigners: what a cool system!
Tsunami forecast in the new year Jan 15th
If you know what I mean 😪
Are these the worst managed layoffs so far?
This is a complete mess. I don't remember the atmosphere ever being this tense.
Why reorgs fail here?
Reorganization after reorganization. In the meantime, I don't notice any improvement. Every time there are promises that everything will get better after the reorganization, but... we can all see that it's not happening. What is achieved, however... — read more
Snowflake is Hiring
I know this is a layoff board, but Snowflake continues to do well—reporting 67% revenue growth year-over-year. Clear evidence that they are continuing to eat Oracle for lunch, and they plan to hire product engineers and sales in the next year. There... — read more
Did you survive another week?
It may be the start of a new quarter, but things are winding down. Enjoy the weekend. Spend lots of money. Eat, drink and be merry!
The problem is always who is being laid off
I am totally disappointed in the management. They will never admit that their bad decisions are one of the biggest reasons that this company has lost most of its talented people. As long as those who are the most competent are RIFed, and not... — read more
Most vulnerable job roles
This is a complete mess. It's not that there hasn't been a clear writing on the wall for a long time that almost everyone should have a plan B and look for new opportunities, but I didn't manage to get a better offer. That's why I'm more anxious... — read more
12/1 has arrived... and it's QUIET
Do we dare think it's a safe day? No murmurs of short meetings... is it too soon?
December 1st
With 3 all hands call already set on my calendar. Some urgency, I guess. Certainly not to tell us details around those they have shot, but you can bet that there will be another reorg, and a realignment of customer tiers. I’ll bet that if... — read more
Oracle is on Forbes' America's Best Employers List for Women
Though that being said, if you are a man, woman, or something else, you should avoid working here as much as possible. Just read the other threads in this page and the truth will set you free. Apply at Workday, Salesforce, Adobe, or SAP instead... — read more
Severance Package
I’ll shed some light on what I got offered this week: On the payroll till end of Jan. Two months compensation after termination. Additionally, we are all given: Medical 6 weeks after termination date.
# of LR References to AWS in Keynote
How many times did Larry mention AWS? Embarrassing. If it was a drinking game everyone would have been plastered. AWS CEO did not even mention Oracle in his keynote at re:Invent yesterday. Shows how irrelevant Oracle’s
Doordash Lays Off 1,250, Shows More Humanity Than Oracle
Laid off employees get: 17 weeks of pay Healthcare through March Visa workers have March 1 as final termination date Immediate vesting of stock LJE and SC are of course, too busy to care about you. Good luck to those getting cut... — read more
Oracle sheds more Bay Area office space
Oracle has put some of its Pleasanton offices up for lease, as first reported by the San Francisco Business Times. The five-story, 185,700-square-foot building at 5805 Owens Drive is reportedly about half of its real estate in the area... — read more
Meeting Scheduled
Myself and another member of my team both got (separate)15 minute meeting invites with our manager for today. This is highly unusual and has me very, very concerned. Anybody else get one for today?
Innovation here compared to other leading technology companies
Unfortunately, Oracle is very much stuck in the past and I completely agree with everyone who thinks that the company has been unsuccessfully trying to find its next innovation since 1995. Some find arguments in the size of the company... — read more
Packages
I hope there haven't been any changes in the severance policy lately. Can someone confirm?
12/15 or 12/30 Layoffs? Don't Bet Against It.
This company would absolutely lay you off while you're in the middle of a holiday party or opening your kids' Christmas gifts. I believe the brutality is in the company DNA. If they haven't announced any layoffs internally since August, what makes... — read more
It seems that only mgmt can feel safe
It is understandable that people ask who the target groups might be, but unfortunately, we already know that no one should feel safe except maybe the management, who in my opinion are one of the main reasons for the cuts because they have no... — read more
Get Your Medication, Eye Exam, or Dental Appointment In Ahead of Layoffs
Knowing how brutal LJE, SC, and their spreadsheets are along with the state of the economy, it's better to be safe than sorry. They + middle management + your boss do not care about you. Good luck this week.
As The Oracle World Turns, Week of 11/27
Oracle employees, I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break and didn't spend too much money on Black Friday, because the Ghost of Christmas Future is coming. That's right—it's LAYOFF time! Because LJE and SC can hardly run a business these days, you... — read more
Oracle Layoffs 2023
This thread is for info about potential Oracle layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Let me in coach …
How long can you trade or release players without firing the coaches or the general manager. We all know that you can’t fire the owner, but people can stop coming to the games. Stop ticket subscriptions!
Oracle Marketing is a Potemkin Village and Larry Ellison is Grigory Potemkin himself
The media says Oracle needs to layoff employees to increase shareholder value. Arguably though, what is the shareholder value they speak of? Oracle customers are only here because they bought something years ago and abandoning their use would be... — read more
Failing to fix the issues
It’s hard to understand that Oracle has a negative mgjt style & they make themselves look bad when they defend themselves, degrade others. Positive leadership is not weak as they seem to think. Accountability, motivation, incentives, setting... — read more
RIFs as the only solution
It's true that O is in trouble in several areas, but I wonder if RIFs are the only solution. Leadership seems to think so and doesn't look for any other solutions, which is really frustrating.
T minus seven
Termination minus seven days!
I envy those who left
In fact, I'm glad that all the talented people left a long time ago, but I also envy them a little for that. If I got a solid opportunity, I wouldn't hesitate to leave. This place is no longer good for mental health. I believe that an... — read more
Here’s What the Oracle Layoffs Mean for ORCL Stock
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/here-s-what-the-oracle-layoffs-mean-for-orcl-stock/ar-AA14q5Dq