Vantaggi
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.
Svantaggi
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.