Associate Consultant Balancing Pros and Cons: An Insider's Look at Working at Oracle
Pros
-Flexibility due to remote work. -Good training program? (I was by myself during all trainings and I struggled). -Lots of travel depending on your team if you are assigned to the federal side. -Work from home. -Company-paid travel benefits. -Tuition reimbursement. -Extra cash each check if assigned to VA or DOD - about 10% "Premium Pay" due to having security clearance.
Cons
-Constant fear of losing your job. -Mass layoffs every other month. -No job security. -No automatic annual raises for years. -Travel can take up the entire month. -Not suitable for individuals with kids and priorities. -Lots of repetitive work. -Managers often lack clear direction. -Managers have limited authority and need upper management approval for most decisions. -Managers multitask as both managers and workers, causing role confusion. -Many 1:1 mentor meetings that are perceived as time-wasting. -Lack of clear career progression. -Inability to jump "bands" even with higher qualifications. -Job offers and promises may be rescinded without notice. -Pay and promotions are frozen. -Transfers between roles are restricted. -Year-end reviews are based on no pay increases or promotions. -Difficulty in obtaining certifications for career advancement. -Limited vacation time (only 4.33 hours every 2 weeks). -Rationing of vacation days due to Oracle shutdown during holidays. -Resource calendar is ineffective. -Low pay relative to the job's responsibilities and qualifications.
