Oracle reviews

HR policies and practices are very dark and secretive...although benefits are solid, salary, bonuses and promotions are not handled properly leaving some disgruntled employees. Those that do not understand how to manage their own careers are often left in the dust as mentor programs are lacking. As with most large corporations, being outside of HQ makes it difficult to really climb the corporate ladder. Communication is sporadic with some real gaps as employees are often left in the dark on key initiatives decreasing morale and lack of respect for senior leadership. However, I would have little to complain about if the HR and compensation practices improved.

- One should always join the current firefight - Oracle has plenty - if one needs management attention. Sound workers should have made the choice to stay on without being noticed or appreciated. - Technology focused, management sees no value of professional degrees, like MBAs, MS etc., once you start working at Oracle. Though most manager will support the partial time-off required to do part-time studies. - Oracle does not tap into excellent social networks its employees are exposed to. (this choice is partly due to stricter security standards) - There are plenty of re-orgs and it can get pretty turbulent in some groups due to various acquisitions in past and possibly in future. So, if one is joining now, stay adaptive and embrace the change. You may see multiple managers in coming years.