I was RIF’d in September... The severnce pay ended up being a real blessing. I was able to take some time off... I finished some projects around the house, and enjoy some much-needed naps. I knew I would eventually need to find another job, and like many others, the search was brutal. Fortunately, I landed a great role in the same field... and I love it (so far).
Now I have more energy, and the constant pressure I felt while working at Oracle is behind me. I hope it last. It's a privately owned company and the owner is chill and not greedy.
I was VERY MUCH proud to work for Oracle and I’m grateful for the many years I spent there, but it feels refreshing to be valued again. The company changed, for the worse...
If you are looking outside, good luck - there are still places that did not go bananas.