Stable, profitable company to work for - Senior Program Manager Oracle Employee Review

3.0
Sep 20, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A tightly-run and fiscally responsible machine. Oracle is great for career stability, though this might depend on what division one lands in. The option to be a virtual worker is a big bonus and keeps work-life balance issues at a minimum. The size/scope of the company also means there are many other opportunities to consider over time.

Cons

Sometimes not sure if Oracle is profitable because of its business strategies or because it keeps a tight grip on costs. Salary bumps have been low, and moving into a higher pay band requires savvy and alliances. While the size of the company means additional opportunities, the know-how to find/connect with them is required. If you're not big on networking as a tool to get where you want to go it's not for you.

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Pros

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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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