Indian Oracle Employees React with Emotion Following Mass Layoffs

Oracle Lays Off Up to 30,000 Employees Globally

On 31 March, Oracle employees across the globe began receiving termination notices, leaving many in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The sudden communication, which started as early as 6 AM, spread rapidly online, catching employees off guard.

According to reports, Oracle is believed to have cut between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs globally, which is approximately 18% of its total workforce of about 162,000 employees. The company has not officially confirmed the total number of layoffs or shared full details of severance support. Reports suggest that the cuts affected multiple departments, including engineering, cloud operations, sales, and cybersecurity. In India, up to 12,000 employees may have lost their jobs.

The situation led many affected employees to share personal updates online, reflecting on sudden change, financial uncertainty, and requests for job leads. Employees expressed a mix of emotions, from shock and grief to pride and gratitude for their time at the company.

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One employee shared their experience of being laid off after just a year with the company. They mentioned receiving a ~6L severance and one year of insurance. Another employee described the emotional impact of the sudden separation and how it affected their sense of stability and routine.

The layoffs have also prompted former employees to recall earlier experiences with job cuts at Oracle. An ex-employee spoke about being impacted by earlier organisational decisions after raising workplace concerns in India. Merugu Sridhar, former employee, was laid off in September after protesting against a 16-hour work shift in India.

The layoffs have also left many employees actively seeking new opportunities while also reflecting on long-term job security within large technology companies and repeated cycles of restructuring. As per a PTI report, employees affected by this round of layoffs also revealed that Oracle is planning for another round within a month.

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