I know a few people who were undervalued and almost invisible here but they have done great things in other companies. In a short time they became star employees in much better companies. So this company is a hotbed of talent for others to pick... — read more
The Lord of Lanai
Bloomberg businessweek’s feature on how LE is changing the island he bought, and $crewing over residents and employees. The Tom Cruise story is pretty amusing too. What tools these ultra rich freaks are.
With Q4 earnings, expect more management hubris
I can see all the high-fives now in the top leadership and management meetings. There is nothing broken to fix, is there?
It's nothing new
The fact that Oracle is no longer a company which tries to keep talented and good employees is nothing new. This has been happening for years now. Does anyone remember roughly when this became a place where the most talented are not as desirable... — read more
Oracle’s Database Dominance Eroded
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oracle-database-dominance-eroded-rise-200000220.html The evidence of the shift is widespread. JPMorgan Chase & Co. chose Cockroach Labs Inc. as the database vendor to support its new retail banking application in... — read more
Fear not. The grass is actually greener on the other side
With Oracle’s looming death, corrupt Mgrs & VPs, layoffs, VP filing fraudulent patent and upcoming media attention. focused on his demise, SEC ethics violations forthcoming, undeveloped product development causing much grief and public embarrassment... — read more
Recession, Layoff and Salary Raises
Few months ago, a heavy attrition. Managers pleaded employees not to go and will look for salary raises in Focal. Now, the answer is recession is coming. expect your salaries to be less.
Good resources for Oracle employees
This was buried in the doormat thread and includes some info that may be helpful to employees who feel stuck in their jobs at Oracle. _______________________________________________ Lots of denial and rationalization going on in this thread. Don't... — read more
What jobs have the highest quit rate?
It doesn’t seem to me that attrition is slowing down. Purely out of curiosity I would like to know which jobs have the highest quit rate?
Skills you gained while working at Oracle
Honestly, I was hoping to be able to upgrade my skills much more during this time that I have been here. Now I'm leaving a little disappointed. Some, however, say they have learned a lot here and that Oracle has served them as an excellent... — read more
ACX
Thoughts on this lob and/or management?
Tricks used by managers to sabotage competent people
Fortunately, I didn’t have the experience of a manager sabotaging my work, but I’ve heard from a few people that they did just that to them. Supposedly, their competence was a trigger point for managers to sabotage them in some way. Has anyone here... — read more
Sure is Quiet …
On here, and at Oracle? Can I ask, how many times a week do you visit this site, with any comment? For me 2-3 times a week. I used to come daily, but there is not much happening by way of layoffs.
Well so much for that June 1st build-up
I don't know of anyone who was laid off. Does anyone else? Something about "internal projects" being cancelled, etc., etc. Anyone? Anything happen that you know of?
Inflation at its high
Food prices have risen by 11% over the past year. Gas prices have gone up from $2 to $5+. Medical bills are rising between 3-10%. Mortgage rate has gone up from The salary raised even if it meets 10%, its going to be useless. Oracle has... — read more
Long term workers
https://apple.news/ATZTJiboySUCSAaCbxIu3fw Read on. In this case, if you have been in your job for over a year, you are being underpaid!
Anything happened?
We’ll it’s June 1st. Anything happening?
Ask yourself, does Oracle deserve your best?
How well have you been treated since you joined? Are you paid according to industry standards? Are your benefits satisfactory? Does your manager treat you with respect? Ask yourself these and similar questions and then adjust your output based on the... — read more
Anxious through the roof
I don't understand why everyone here writes that they can't wait to be laid off. If they really mean it, why didn't they leave Oracle earlier on their own? The severance pay is not very generous for someone to stay in a company they don't like and... — read more
Oracle Employee Doormat Principal on Full Display Here
Just like those in bad relationships where one partner repeatedly walks all over the other, Oracle employees continue to allow themselves to be cr*pped on. Those remaining at the company must have really low self-esteem, cowering away waiting for... — read more
Oracle is no longer relevant. Neither is Larry.
Much like the smoking ho-e that Oracle dug for Sun Microsystems, Oracle itself has prepared it's own grave. Anyone remaining there is just grabbing handfuls of dirt. You've been warned.
Oracle to cut high regional salaries (CA) as it shifts HQ to Austin TX
Regardless of your residence location, Oracle's strategy is to base themselves in a relatively low cost of living region - Austin, TX. Along with that move, your new "office location" will dictate the pay ranges applicable. Say goodbye to those... — read more
Oracle Grim Reaper stole your benefits!
In an effort to float their books, Oracle is even more desperate than usual. Layoffs are not the only means they are using to sink this company further into the 3rd world order. As of May 18, 2022, Oracle has capped your annual allotted sick time... — read more
June 1 is getting nearer
Definitely a lot more chatter in the (virtual) hallways that this is going down.
Attrition @ Hight Tech Companies
All big hyperscalers and tech companies (Oracle, Google, Microsoft, SFC, etc.) are complaining about high levels of attrition. Every single company out there sings the same tune - employees are not loyal and there is a ton of attrition. Are employees... — read more
For the first time, I hope to be on the list
For me personally it would be worse to survive these layoffs than to end up on the cut list. Perhaps for others too but for me definitely so. I think things will get ugly for survivors unfortunately? I hope that I will be cut but I wish good luck... — read more
Oracle’s Larry Ellison joined Nov. 2020 call about contesting Trump’s loss
soar loser...same as his comany..😄 ==== https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/05/20/larry-ellison-oracle-trump-election-challenges/
Oracle Support Mexico Shift
Oracle continues to bill millions of dollars for their support while all their knowledge experts leave for greener pastures. On exec is pushing hard for this concept where the portal solves it and the Mexico center to fill that void. That’s... — read more
Oracle layoffs in 11 Days! 236 Million in lay off packages, and many old HQ offices are up for rent
There are a number things coming together that makes me think this summer will lead to some major house cleaning especially in the old California offices. We do know from the latest 10q that 236 Million has been set aside for layoff packages. My... — read more
Sun Strategic Botches - how many can we recall?
In the thread about the boot images someone mentioned there were too many Sun screwups to list. I certainly agree with that. The Sun executive team was so inept that it got me thinking about starting a thread where anyone can list ridiculous... — read more
How to Get Ahead of Future Tech Layoffs As a Job Seeker
I think this is a useful article many here should read. It's only a matter of time before we are hit with major layoffs and that will leave many looking for a new jobs amid layoffs happening all around. It's good to know what to ask during an... — read more
Recession?
EWS STOCKS Wells Fargo's CEO says there is 'no question' that the US is heading into a downturn and it will be hard to avoid recession
Class action
I have a friend that her firm does employment law. Will ask her if they want to sue for all years of abuse - it would be a class action home run. Thoughts?
What You Need To Know About Oracle Corporation's (NYSE:ORCL) Investor Composition
Simply Wall St Mon, May 16, 2022, 2:22 PM·4 min read In this article: ORCL +3.11% Watchlist keep scrolling for article Watchlist Recommendation Rating Hold Every investor in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) should be aware of the most powerful... — read more
Noticed another person has left today
Good for them!
VP --> VP --> VP --> VP --> VP --> VP --> VP --> VP --> VP
In Oracle how many VPs do you need reporting to VPs, Oracle needs more workers less high paid traffic cops
Prove me and you will get hike or promotion
After years of project delivery as a pmts, we are pushed for proving our tech caliber for hikes and promotion. I am a h1b. Now my salary is very low than a smts new joiner.
Collection if Sun Workstation Boot Logos
https://github.com/mdehling/sun-fb-logos
I don't want to do someone else's job
It surprises me how many people complain because the manager makes them do someone else's job (mostly the job of privileged manager's favorites). My job is whatever my boss assigns me, but I really don't want to do other people's work anymore... — read more