https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/misdirection

May the New Year bring you peace, love and happiness, wherever you may be, and whatever you are doing!

In the title.

During the real layoffs a few years ago, I looked at this forum daily. The forum itself caused more anxiety than providing actual details. I thought I would check in today after a year of not looking to see how it is going.... Still the same type... — read more 

Not connecting the dots.

Only 6 days until June 1st. Your job will change! Be Ready. Don’t spend big bucks. Use up your benefits!

TECH May 20, 2024, 5:28 AM EDT Oracle's deadly gamble Larry Ellison bet $28 billion he could revolutionize healthcare. So why are so many patients dying? Ashley Stewart and Blake Dodge 18 min read Larry Ellison's vision for the future of medicine... — read more 

With the latest reorg, and many being moved into new roles as Architects or Engineers, you have to ask the validity of using these titles without certification from the appropriate professional societies?

Will it be Nashville or Bangalore? Serious question.

Long story short, I feel like my manager hates me because I am early career yet 100x more competent than he is. He is nothing more than a bully, and i'm not sure of the potential implications since he has it out for me and I don't back down. I feel... — read more 

For the sixth consecutive year, the layoff process continues. It’s no longer if you will be terminated, just when. The VP’S and Director level managers with 2 reports are once again saved to fail another year. Don’t walk, run away. — read more 

I just left the company after suffering through years of abuse. First they cancelled all the RSU's they gave me last year, so no money there. Then I learned they are withholding 50% of the money they put in my 401k because I was not with the company... — read more 

It is gonna be a big Friday 17th

Sales org realinment, SE's being replaced by AI, 5 day a week RTO, 3 new class of's coming in. Comp plans probably nerfed, anything to increase that stock price! Good luck!

Big day today..... Find out if you have 30 days Find out if you have new manager/role Find out new sales org structures All Hands on Monday.

Why the heck are there so many people with VP or Director titles that only have 1, 2 or even no directs reporting to them? What exactly are they managing?

Logged in early to find that I have a package shipment notification. I didn't order anything. Is this how they terminate remote employees?

Lots of denial and rationalization going on in this forum - excuses for staying put at this POS. Don't forget Oracle provides EAP, I think the first 6 visits are free to the employee. Also note the following posted here some time back. It all starts... — read more 

For your sake, for your life, for your health, must watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVms8w61No

For anyone who hasn't ever seen the movie, there's a horror film called You're Next which is an almost perfect metaphor for the situation that Oracle employees are in. I suggest you watch if if you haven't. The only difference is that unlike the... — read more 

City council audit trail is an audit fail after disastrous Oracle ERP rollout Europe's largest local authority had no way of knowing if fraud took place icon Lindsay Clark Thu 25 Apr 2024 // 14:30 UTC Birmingham City Council, Europe's biggest local... — read more 

Until June 1st. T stands for either Time or Termination, depending upon their perspective.

Any of you World HQ types...you are moving to Nashville. Or maybe not. You may just get the boot. This is to be near "health care innovation." And Music City for family. No word if the trimaran is going.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/oracle-met-with-senate-aides-on-tiktok-data-housing-project.html

Over the past month Oracle has a constant and steady decline. Soon it will be time to let more people go!

What is the remaining balance allocated for realignment?

Has been set aside for layoffs this year? If that’s not enough, don’t worry! There is another new fiscal budget right around the corner, with a fresh allocation to get rid of you!

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/david-ellison-son-world-9th-202244284.html

Tuesday is coming Caesar.

I was fired @ORCL for saying NO to daily extended working hours as it took a heavy toll on my health. Must support https://www.techspot.com/news/102486-california-considers-right-disconnect-bill-prevent-bosses-contacting.html Your thoughts?

Just a quick post to those with linkedin, facebook and other accounts like that. Turn on two-factor authentication. Someone was in my linkedin account a while back. I got a notice from linkedin and later realized someone had flipped a switch... — read more 

Not sure of the numbers but i just got laid off after 16 years

If you can’t blind them with your brilliance, baffle them with bullsh-t. Major reorg timing from 2+ years ago. Egregious mid level individual multi level abusive conduct circulates Fulton County RICO capital platform Fed RBR Bldg, etc. Easter... — read more 

SK = almost $1 Billion worth in the past year. Makes you wonder?

and if so, are we allowed to access our own rankings, and if so how? Asking for a friend

As we approach The Easter celebration, for those who have been discarded and laid off, remember that there is no Easter without a Good Friday!

They are working on a fix!

She asked for 180k base and said they didn’t flinch. Gave two pieces of advice. One, don’t trust HR/hiring mgr. Two, get as much as you can up front. After 15 years at Oracle, I realize it was the biggest mistake of my life. Not for what oracle... — read more 

Org movement and layoffs in marketing, AGAIN. It has been six months, after all! I wonder if the constant marketing re-orgs is causing any issues for the sales teams (eg with getting the assets/tools they need)? Would love to hear their thoughts on... — read more