Some good aspects but know what you are getting into. - Learning And Development Specialist Oracle Employee Review

3.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Generally values mature workers (45+years) as well as younger ones. Relatively stable workforce (generally there are small regular layoffs but this accelerating with AI). 'Unlimited vacation' guidelines are 3-4 weeks a year depending on length of service. Strong benefits but skimpy 401k matching and stock awards. Some very useful self-education resources available. Impressive strategy with respect to how to position itself in the market. Equally impressive products that leverage AI at many levels and for many purposes - don't underestimate what this company can accomplish.

Cons

Pervasive 'command and control culture' can make it very difficult to work here but there are some very good teams to be a part of - so choose carefully. Ex-military types tend to thrive here (seriously). Company is currently very focused on cost reduction in order to justify the faith that the market had put into Oracle's AI products and services. Highly process and procedure driven to the point of stifling productivity and creativity. No matter how much vacation you may get, don't expect to be allowed to take more than 2 consecutive weeks at a time. Management is siloed and the managers that report to them care more about meeting their manager's wants than what is beneficial for their department or their team. Myopic manager-pleasing types are the ones that get promoted. People who push back or don't conform are often the first to go when there are layoffs. In spite of that, they are generally thoughtful about who and how they layoff. Pay rises are NOT an annual event, they are at the company's pleasure.

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Pros

Work life balance, AI focus

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Every group/division can be different in how they treat their employees, but I'd say overall there is very good atmosphere of trust and fairness. There is a strong focus on education, and they reimburse for outside classes taken (Up to 5k/year I think). Benefits are good, and I'd say quite competitive in the market. Good 401K matching (they'll contribute a max of 3% of your 6% or greater). Free drinks in the breakroom. Flexibility to work from home at times. (If you live 50+ miles away from an office you can work full-time from home...policy).

Cons

They don't try to make the workplace anything special (maybe a pool table and arcade game are cliche or gimmicky?). In the 10 years I've worked there, they've given 2 measly %1 cost of living raises (this is the same with most everyone I've spoken to, some don't get any raises). You will not get a substantial raise ever, unless you leave then get rehired on (they will not match offers, better to leave). New employees that you train will make 10 - 20K more than you several years after you hire on (not just me, they do this to all tenured employees). They will give these untrained, less experienced people higher titles (again this is done to everyone not just me). You learn pretty quickly that you're dispensable. The company has billions in cash and they don't re-invest in their employees, just in acquiring new companies and hiring new people that know nothing that you get to train.

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