Oracle reviews

>Oracle is not really a first to market type company - they tend to lag behind and then try to take over once the market is more mature. If you recall, Larry noted at the 2008 OpenWorld Keynote: "Cloud Computing: Maybe I’m an idiot, but I have no idea what anyone is talking about. What is it? It’s complete gibberish. It’s insane. When is this idiocy going to stop?" Or this choice quote from an interview with Charlie Rose: "Who am I winning for? Am I winning for Oracle shareholders or is it simply a matter of personal vanity? I'll admit to it. Mea culpa. An awful lot of it is personal vanity." >Lots of fire drills driven by a top exec or middle management. Lots of Self-Serve Process to get anything done and sometimes these feel like a black hole of no return. >Because of automated processes, sometimes things take longer to get done that needed. >It takes around 3-4 yrs to figure your way around. Who's who amidst a constantly changing cast of characters. Lots of churn. >Finding a person to speak with regarding some of these can be challenging. I never spoke to an HR person in my entire time (4+ yrs) there. >Pay is competitive when you start, but no one gets raises and the only way to increase your pay is to leave and come back in 2 years. Depending on your product group, bonuses are typically non-existent, but Larry still needs another island or toy and the senior execs all seem to get their $$MM bonuses so the disparity in pay is ever-present and annoying. >There is a huge bureaucracy to getting some stuff done. Hiring is painfully slow and every new hire crosses Larry's desk for approval (or so they say...) >Open headcount due to churn is not replaced quickly. >There is an endless amount of work to be done and the "old-timers" who survive keep their heads down and under the radar and don't work around the clock. There is little recognition for busting your butt. >You will still find an interesting split between Oracle culture vs the Sun and other acquisitions that have come into the company. >Becoming part of the Borg takes time to assimilate. Resistance is Futile!

If you are not in sales, ask for a higher salary when you apply because raises/bonuses are few and far between. May be true for sales as well. Bad managers can break your job.