If you think any employee is an asset, you need to take a look at which column in the balance sheet payroll is under. Spend a minute or two, and think about hit... The basic balance sheet equation is Assets-Liabilities=Equity. Here is a hint. Payroll... — read more 

Last day Friday. It's been real. Long live Sun Microsystems and the S-x Pistols! You may now call me NoLongerHere.

You're going to get the envelope anyhow via FedEx so what's the point of showing up. Screw oracle, Stay home

What is it like to work for Oracle nowadays? Your first day on the job, your manager will gently slice off your balls with a very sharp ceramic knife, the same kind of knife used in sushi restaurants, lock them up in a small transparent box, and... — read more 

MH is playing the same game again - no releases, no statements, silence. No media coverage while they continue to cozy up to the president. Yet, there is a massive layoff in progress, H1Bs are still being hired, etc. How do we let the public know... — read more 

It would be nice and appropriate if some higher up in upper Management from ME (MS, RL, ......) would elaborate / clarify, what changed since Jan layoffs in HW to trigger cancellation of S9/M9 and most of the Sparc HW/Solaris. I think, at minimum... — read more 

I will never say I was part of Oracle and always consider myself continued being a SUN employee (I even still have the SUN badge). Oracle is a disgraceful company. I am hoping that some SUN veterans start a new venture and rise again. Screw Oracle... — read more 

This post could clear some things out, as some of the people are getting a package via FedEx, but their vacation is not zeroed out. It sounds like they're going to try avoiding a WARN by keeping a certain amount of people on the payroll for an extra... — read more 

useless jokers.

One of my co-workers emailed that he received a notification from FedEx of a label created by Oracle America, Inc. I just checked and a label has been created for my home address. This is in the U.S. Looks like Friday is it for Sparc... — read more 

I am not sure if I will be happy or sad if I am not chosen to be laid off. Advantages of a layoff : severance package. possibility of a new job WARN notice. advantages of not being laid off: you will still look for a job while you are... — read more 

I heard that HR will be sending emails at 9:00 am (not sure Thursday or Friday though) to tell people to be present for meetings to do the layoffs. Your manager won't be the one to orchestrate the process. This is for SPARC/HW

Have you ever seen the original Star Trek TV shows? Remember the "Red Shirts"? That's us. Wear your red shirt on Friday!

You can now go for only $999. When have you seen it that cheap? There must not be as much excitement around Oracle technology these days.

To all those who got food for the pot luck at SCA today and helped organize it, big bear hug and thanx. How could you think of bringing food when you have so many other things going on in your mind at this critical juncture? It was a special gesture... — read more 

Three conference rooms at my location have been booked all day Friday by the same individual from HR. This is in the U.S. I don't think HR is visiting our location to wish us all a happy Labor Day. Written by @P1n0HWg-bmx Same guy booked in... — read more 

Hey 3 Stooges, the word about the coming layoff is out and now that you're going to file a Cal-WARN it will be all over the place in no time. So behave like adults, however difficult it is for you, and just make the bloody announcement today!

I'm one of the unfortunate ones and my house is under water in the Houston area. I don't know when I will be able to get back. How would Oracle reach me if the Fedex driver can't? Can they still lay me off?

Job posting at glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/jobs.htm?suggestCount=0&suggestChosen=false&clickSource=searchBtn&typedKeyword=oracle+discovery&sc.keyword=oracle+discovery&locT=C&locId=1147436&jobType=

I was working a POC and posted OT request, was scheduling travel when manager called me and said there was a travel ban for pre-sales. Anyone else hear this? Or it it just me, does my manager know I wont be here the following week?

if you are zeroed out you are toast

Aye, it's me again. Still employed at Jolly Old Oracle, but likely not for too much longer. Alack and alas. Friday is indeed the Big Day (or the first Big Day). It's likely that Microelectronics and other Hardware-centric groups will be hit hardest... — read more 

I read @P0heqBA and noticed he said Oracle was dumping everything sun related including Java. I found that hard to believe but a few google searched confirmed it. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Java-EE-Oracle-Offloading Oracle is... — read more 

Anyone else get a 30 minute mandatory meeting with Manager this Friday? I hope this is a joke, if it is its not funny. I am not in HW or anything Sun related. I am in pre-sales. Too scared to call my manager... my hands are shaking.

I just got back from a long discussion with a friend that has some pretty high connections inside Oracle. Hardware is a thing of the past, SUN HW / Solaris is officially dead, you will see heavy the layoffs in the next couple of weeks. HW is hit... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4102185-oracle-needs-one-critical-segment-keep-growing

During a layoff does Oracle pay accrued vacation dollar in addition to any 'package' they offer?

Press release from earlier today.... Is this an SNL skit? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oracle-hiring-five-thousand-cloud-120000036.html

No major layoffs this past week. Totals stand at 4,500 for FY18, 14,500 for FY17&18. Expectations of a big one this coming week in HW and possibly other areas as well. Be well all. Thinking of those of you in Texas, hope you're safe!

The quote below was forwarded from a director in La Jolla CA. Quote: "I need to be in the Bay Area Thursday and Friday - we are having a massive layoff and I may be part of it unfortunately. There may be further reorg meetings next week as well, I... — read more 

My thought is that Sun Microsystems was destroyed because they stuck to channel partners when everything was switching to generic PC's and Linux. If you use channels there's something like 100% margin, and who can carry that these days?

This is an interesting read on how Cloud sales are reported, etc... ==== Oracle’s cloudy cash dash could fall flat, insiders warn ==== Boardroom high-fives at Oracle over bumper cloud sales haven’t spread across the entire business, with staff lower... — read more 

for the RSUs that were just vested . if you sell now, you get charged higher tax bracket. if you sell after a year, the tax is much less. to wait a year or to sell now ? thoughts ?

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/KBEVoB1 That was my original heads up. You laughed, you cried, you discounted when I said It would be 100% gone by Aug/Sep. You're not laughing anymore, are you? Cloud goes next year, numbers are horrible, start putting... — read more 

I'm ready for my number to be up. I can't stand it here anymore but I want that package. Does anyone know if next week will target Solaris Dev and sustaining , as well as hw, or do they plan to stretch this torture out into next quarter?

Moving boxes have been ordered to be delivered Wednesday morning. It doesn't seem to be on a Thursday this time.