Good working environment, flexible work schedules, and an exciting product/service offering that won't have you snoring. - Anonymous employee Oracle Employee Review

4.0
Sep 19, 2008
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Oracle provides solid benefits. The work schedule is flexible but can be demanding as we work in a global community. They are also very good about allowing employees to work from home or remote locations which is at the top of my list of perks. We have the ability to work with cutting edge technologies and have the resources and economies of scale that come along with working for such a large corporation. There are so many career opportunities available at Oracle that your options are endless. Overall, Oracle provides a good working environment, flexible work schedules, and an exciting product and service offering that won't have you snoring.

Cons

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.

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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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