Why Oracle is cutting so deep, so fast
The layoffs are directly tied to Oracle’s aggressive and debt-heavy expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to analysis from TD Cowen, the job cuts are expected to free up between $8 billion and $10 billion in cash flow — money the company urgently needs to fund a massive buildout of AI data centers.
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Hey, gotta fund that Warner acquisition!
@e5 only if you are part of.. you know..
Many will be hired back in 1-2 yrs
@e1 why?
@dq fu. please LR 30% or more to match meta and oci.. cisco.. what?
Cisco does not build AI infra.. may be Cisco does not need 20% layoffs.
The Oracle layoff is no surprise and the worst kept secret. It been known for months.
https://rollingout.com/2026/03/31/oracle-slashes-30000-jobs-with-a-cold-6/
Any details on severance pay and length of employment before the termination date.
@a8 if you trust Reddit, you’re really fooling yourself! They can barely keep their stocks up! 🙄
https://www.reddit.com/r/Layoffs/s/shcvYU5lKy
It seems ~12,000 of those are in India. I thought labor in India is cheap ?no
@OP stop blowing smoke 💨! It was 491 people today. Washington and Seattle remote offices! Sheesh 🙄
Here is the email my buddy received:
We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position.
After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day.
We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us.
After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date.
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