I know some are gloating about the India layoffs, but you really shouldn’t be. Just because they’re letting people go there doesn’t mean they’ll be hiring here. In fact, it makes it clear that things could be even worse here since they’re laying off... — read more 

Severance in India? I believe notice period is 3 months. So you also get 3m salary + severance right ?

Saw in #watercooler the goodbye messages starting to flow

There no reason not to update your resume this weekend and start sending it into some companies your interested in. I’m sending mine to a few places to at least get the ball rolling if Larry kicks me to the curb. Either you can reject the new job... — read more 

Not that it really matters anymore. I feel like I’m stuck in a constant state of emergency.

Any news about the db org under Juan?

The DOJ has a tip line for reporting H-1B abuse: https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/report-fraud/combating-fraud-and-abuse-in-the-h-1b-visa-program https://www.uscis.gov/node/70591

Does your immediate manager has a say, who to let go

Team, it has come to our attention that the layoff channel was accidentally set to public visibility. 🫠🫠🫠 Please note this was an unplanned transparency initiative designed to foster radical visibility and cross-functional awareness. 🧩👊🥰💃 Remember:... — read more 

Some recruiters and companies will question tenure in a company. The perception for staying too long in ONE company is playing safe. Some recruiters are against job-hoppers no longer since it is NOW the norm. Others prefer to hire people who... — read more 

Someone in HR messed up! Public channel- 50 Question FAQ and notice date of 9/2… SO CRAZY!!!!

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Usually I can't wait for an extra day off. Right now, I don't care. I'm so stressed I know I won't be able to enjoy it. Oracle has taken all the joy out of the few extra days off we have and replaced it with dread. All I can think about is, am I... — read more 

What happens if you are laid off while on leave? How do they notify you?

Enjoy the three day!

I would’ve left Oracle in a heartbeat. The stress is eating me alive. I think I’ve reached the point where all of this is just getting to me way too much.

All the layoffs currently happening are outside of the U.S., right? I was under the impression we'd be safe at least for a while before we're hit again. Was I wrong?

When will layoffs start for NetSuite in Europe?

I've heard rumors about DB org being the next victim in about 3 weeks, I don't know if this is true, have you heard anything about it?

Or are you staying strong and saying no?

Massive lay offs in Australia and New Zealand

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/27/google-executive-says-company-has-cut-a-third-of-its-managers.html

Not knowing anything for sure is incredibly stressful.

Heard rumors about upcoming layoff. But its going to be minimal count. Mainly at management level like VP's , Directors or Senior Managers to reduce bureaucracy and stocks. But it happens in Oracle that management let go their reports to save... — read more 

I’ve been hearing rumors there will be a huge layoff after the migration to Fusion of all the people who are working this project. Anyone else hear this?

Does this mean layoffs are completed for Mike Sicilia’s org or could we possible have more layoffs until town hall?

Does anyone know? We’ve been stuck in a constant guessing game for weeks now.

Could you please clarify which level of management is informed in advance about upcoming layoffs within their teams?

On reddit it was just mentioned that QAs will be impacted on Sept Anybody know which org?

Netsuite

I'm surprised morale is even a thing here, considering. I think I've survived ten major and who knows how many small rounds and I've been here for six years. Oracle is a joke.

Oracle is undertaking significant layoffs, impacting hundreds of employees across its Bay Area (Redwood City, Pleasanton, Santa Clara) and Seattle offices, with effects expected to take place in October 2025. These cuts, focused primarily on... — read more 

Simple yes and why or no and why not will suffice. Just curious.

Indicator for your org is usually the all-hands, it is typically scheduled after lay-off rounds are complete. They are never truly complete though, but may be paused for 6 months, a year if you are lucky. For instance, Chris' all-hands in Fusion... — read more 

I left Oracle three years ago and now see many former colleagues moving into VP or Senior Director roles. The bar seems lower than a decade ago. Back then, an IC5 promotion required pitching to several VPs; Director → Senior Director often took 5–8... — read more 

If you were offered a promotion with a substantial raise? Or is it too much of a risk right now?

And have no clue what to do if I’m laid off. I’ve been looking into other jobs for months now, and I’m completely depressed from the experience. I truly hope others have had more luck, and that the problem is just my particular circumstances or bad... — read more