You all can look down on me and think how it s---s for me because I don't make that much. But guess what? They will always need someone to keep the office building clean. The same can't be said for all of you working on the clown, I mean the cloud... — read more
Happy Saint Patty's Day!
Happy Saint Patty's Day to everyone. This day starts the last year before I can access the money in my 401K without penalty. I am 58 1/2. At 59 1/2 I can access the money I have saved for SOOOOOOOOOOO long. Good luck to all those Oracle'rs that are... — read more
How many sociopaths could there be at Oracle?
In her 2005 book The Sociopath Next Door, psychologist Martha Stout warned that sociopaths make up four percent of the U.S. population; ref: https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-to-spot-a-sociopath-hint-it-could-be-you So, Oracle has 120,000+ employees... — read more
Oracle Cloud will be the last Clound vendor standing in America
All the other cloud vendors in the USA will collapse within the next 7 years as they are not viable in the long run. Only Oracle Cloud is building a stable growing business to survive the downturn that's on the horizon. Amazon, Microsoft, and Google... — read more
Worried?
I think someone is worried. It might be posts like the one below that could be a problem? I personally think that every employee is better off being informed of the tactics of some unscrupulous managers. Every employee should read this description. I... — read more
The facts about the FAKE NEWS on this board
I think the negative posts are done by the competition and also malcontents who were RIF’ed and instead of devoting themselves to finding their next gig spend their days here trashing their former employer. If you are a current employee and unhappy... — read more
EMEA Oracle Marketing Cloud org to be chopped off
This week it was announced to EMEA OMC co-prime sales reps that their org will be chopped off by the end of this fiscal. Already many individuals moved to other LoBs. The remaining 120+ folks in the org will have to find a new position by the end of... — read more
Oracle settles with cloud accounting whistleblower
How did I miss this one? Probably all the daily political whiplash, courtesy of DJT and his enablers.. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/10/oracle_settles_court_case_with_fired_cloud_services_financials_whistleblower/
Busy weekend ahead of Q3 announcement
LJE and co huddle around spreadsheets to see how best to window dress the numbers this weekend ahead of Monday announcement.
Yes, Oracle Cloud Revenue Could Double
Oracle’s cloud revenue could double in two years to a $12 billion run-rate. As Oracle’s (ticker: ORCL) cloud business continues to ramp, we believe enterprise value (EV)/free cash flow (FCF) could expand to 17 times, similar to how Microsoft’s (MSFT)... — read more
Oracle’s Fake Posting strategy
Did you all notice how all these positive stories about oracle have started to show up here! Yep, new strategy crafted by the 3 Stooges to create a more positive improession of cloud fraud, layoffs that they won’t publicly announce of confrirm and... — read more
Why AWS and Azure Are Incomplete Clouds
Mohindroo contrasted Oracle’s offering with Amazon’s AWS cloud. “AWS is an incomplete cloud. Their main focus is IaaS, compute, and storage. If you want to store files in the cloud [or] spin out a new server, you’re good. But most customers want to... — read more
Why Oracle Cloud Is A Better Choice Than AWS Or Azure
Oracle is more than just a technology provider—it is a trusted advisor that can help businesses transition their IT stack to the cloud and take the greatest possible advantage of that move. Customers’ biggest requirement is the need for choice, said... — read more
Are there opportunities for advancement at Oracle?
If you work hard will you get ahead? What are the training opportunities. Maybe some are not happy there but I am looking for my first job and need a place to start. I figure if I am not happy I can always leave, but Oracle is a large company and a... — read more
Predictions for Earning Call on Monday
What are your predictions for Oracle earning call on Monday?
Are there good opportunity at Oracle
I want to learn and grow in my career, will I be happy at Oracle?
What are things you like and dislike about Oracle?
Tell me true.
Good Sociopath Description
Self-centred charmer Dr Tony Fernando, a psychiatrist and senior lecturer at the University of Auckland, says many sociopaths are very charming. “They can be very convincing in making you invest in their dubious schemes.” He agrees social media... — read more
Oracle is a dynamic cutting edge company
I've not seen nor witnessed this so called death spiral at Oracle. What I see is a company that executes like a startup where you make daily decisions to influence the direction the company is headed. Oracle Cloud is at the very front of cloud... — read more
Is Oracle a good or bad place to work?
Please tell me. I need to know.
Oracle is dead - get out now!
While you still have life left in you, jump from this festering quicksand pit and don't look back. Oracle is not doing you any favors.
Is Oracle a good company to work for?
how is salary and benfits? is the money good or not so good? i want to find out the of the matter as the truth will set you free.
18c launch - A non-event in Technology
18c launched on 16 Feb 2018 - It was a non-event, caused zero stir in the industry. This was LJE's battle cry and no one even cares. Does LJE even understand ORCL is no longer relevant?
I am confused, should I stay at Oracle or find a new job
Please offer me some advise,
Future prospects Oracle Bare metal Cloud Group Burlington
I got a software engineer job opportunity with Oracle BMCG in Burlington MA, Should I take this or look somewhere else ?
Unofficial official layoff report 3/11/2018
Looks like 27 people were laid off in Bangalore on 3/5. That brings the total for FY18 YTD TO 8,680, and since 6/1/2016 to 18,680. Numbers are adding up day by day. Keep looking for new jobs all!
SPARC is dead... or not?
Umpf... really don't get it, Oracle just announced a new SPARC processor and new servers and engineered systems based on it for 2020.... https://www.oracle.com/assets/sparc-roadmap-slide-2076743.pdf And I have heard strong rumours that Oracle is... — read more
ORCL at $53
I hope y'all bought in at are enjoying the ride.
Bullying Personalities
I've met quite a few on this list. Had several managers in the sociopath category. I think some people would refer to this as narcissist also. The 8 most common bully personalities Anton Hout, founder of OvercomeBullying.org, identifies these eight... — read more
Adios Oracle! I quit today. Whoo-Hoo!
So happy to say, I quit oracle today. Great new position and company culture to match. I’m psyched!
Any news on layoffs?
It's been a while since there was something concrete on the subject. Do we know anything?
Dealing with Rapid-Fire Attacks
Info from here: https://chacocanyon.com/pointlookout/120801.shtml I have encountered issues like this in the past, thought this might be useful. Someone asks you a question. Within seconds of starting to reply, you're hit with another question, or a... — read more
3 KADs in India leave oracle in last 3 months
In last 3 months 3 KADs have left. Key accounts -75% of India numbers. 2 more are close to the door. Long live KAD program.
Seriously?!
I was laid off a couple of months ago because "my position was being eliminated" and now my job is being advertised as an opening. Screw you, Oracle.
Austin Grand Opening Parrr-tayyy!
Celebrate Oracle's New Campus March 22, 2018 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Oracle Austin Waterfront Office Register Now You have worked hard enough—now it’s time to celebrate. Please join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new Oracle Austin Waterfront... — read more
Preparation for Leaving List
Someone posted this list in another thread. I think this is a good laundry list for anyone leaving the company, so I'm reposting it here: Get copies of all reviews, historical pay data (especially if you are somewhere near sales and get quarterly... — read more
entire offshore scm/vcm team is worthless and unskilled it is burden on oracle
entire offshore scm/vcm team is worthless and unskilled it is burden on oracle
Sales layoffs
The really big sales lay off will be in Q4 at the end of the year. The new fiscal year is when all the big salesforce changes will be made. They’re coming, rest assured. Can somebody confirm if this is true? I could use some peace of mind, even if it... — read more
SC meets with top Pentagon officials "Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft Jockey for Pentagon's Cloud Business"
Amazon is the go to cloud provider. Doom for us. They hate us. Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft Jockey for Pentagon's Cloud Business https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-oracle-microsoft-jockey-pentagons-090000558.html
Q3 earnings call
The earnings call is coming up - will they come clean on cloud washing or do they still think that they can continue to convey it up? Will be very exciting to see! Me thinks the wheels are coming off the bus.