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No wonder Oracle prefers ah neh talents over these JLBs.
The ongoing layoffs at Oracle are beginning to reveal their real impact on employees in Singapore, with insiders describing a tense environment marked by abrupt terminations, increased workloads, and growing uncertainty over future job security.
Based on conversations with a Singapore-based Oracle employee, the scale of the retrenchment appears significant, with estimates suggesting that up to 20 per cent of staff could be affected globally. Internally, some workers believe as many as 30,000 roles may ultimately be cut, although this figure has not been officially confirmed by the company.
One of the most striking concerns raised is the speed and opacity of the layoffs. According to the employee, a colleague who had referred him into the company was removed within 24 hours, with little to no prior warning. The individual was reportedly on leave at the time and only realised something was wrong when his corporate account was suddenly deactivated.
Such incidents have heightened anxiety among staff, as the lack of clear communication leaves employees unsure whether they might be next. Attempts to contact affected colleagues have revealed confusion even among those retrenched, suggesting that notification processes may not always be immediate or transparent.
Heavy Workloads and Survivor Pressure Intensify
For employees who remain, the situation has brought a different set of challenges. The Singapore-based worker shared that he has had to take over at least two client accounts from the retrenched colleague, resulting in a noticeable increase in workload. This reflects a broader trend often seen in large-scale layoffs, where remaining staff must absorb additional responsibilities without corresponding adjustments in resources.
Despite the pressure, some employees are interpreting certain signals as indicators of short-term job security. The same worker noted that he has been selected as one of seven Singapore staff members for an upcoming business trip to Hong Kong, leading him to believe he is likely safe in the current round of layoffs.
However, this sense of relief appears temporary at best. Internally, there are already concerns that further rounds of retrenchment could follow, with speculation that middle management roles may be targeted next.
The ongoing layoffs at Oracle are beginning to reveal their real impact on employees in Singapore, with insiders describing a tense environment marked by abrupt terminations, increased workloads, and growing uncertainty over future job security.
Based on conversations with a Singapore-based Oracle employee, the scale of the retrenchment appears significant, with estimates suggesting that up to 20 per cent of staff could be affected globally. Internally, some workers believe as many as 30,000 roles may ultimately be cut, although this figure has not been officially confirmed by the company.
One of the most striking concerns raised is the speed and opacity of the layoffs. According to the employee, a colleague who had referred him into the company was removed within 24 hours, with little to no prior warning. The individual was reportedly on leave at the time and only realised something was wrong when his corporate account was suddenly deactivated.
Such incidents have heightened anxiety among staff, as the lack of clear communication leaves employees unsure whether they might be next. Attempts to contact affected colleagues have revealed confusion even among those retrenched, suggesting that notification processes may not always be immediate or transparent.
Heavy Workloads and Survivor Pressure Intensify
For employees who remain, the situation has brought a different set of challenges. The Singapore-based worker shared that he has had to take over at least two client accounts from the retrenched colleague, resulting in a noticeable increase in workload. This reflects a broader trend often seen in large-scale layoffs, where remaining staff must absorb additional responsibilities without corresponding adjustments in resources.
Despite the pressure, some employees are interpreting certain signals as indicators of short-term job security. The same worker noted that he has been selected as one of seven Singapore staff members for an upcoming business trip to Hong Kong, leading him to believe he is likely safe in the current round of layoffs.
However, this sense of relief appears temporary at best. Internally, there are already concerns that further rounds of retrenchment could follow, with speculation that middle management roles may be targeted next.
