Company: Oracle
Date: 2015-09-06
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Oracle SSI
Pros: It's not Oracle, it is Oracle SSI for which I am writing my review. Oracle SSI is the EMEA consulting wing of Oracle which operates from Bangalore.
Pros:
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- Work from Home
- Family work life balance
- Open Culture, but most of the cases on paper only
- You can survive in this company without doing any work for years
- A big hierarchy in reporting which is not required for a consulting firm 
- Most of the managers are powerless, so if you are in good terms with senior managers, you will rock in this company.
Cons: - Salary hike rarely happens. Last time after 2 years with a budget of less than 6%. 
- Growth is limited. Already 200 + manager's and 20+ director and company total strength is approx 800. 
- No onsite allowance. You will be told that your limit is 30-40 usd, but you need to provide the bills. No bill no payment, so no eating at roadside or restaurant who don't give your bill. Even you can't claim tips / liquor on expenses. This will go out from your own pocket as tips is mandatory in most of the country.
- Don't expect good accommodation when you travelling onsite for project. You might have to share an apartment with 2-3 other families / consultants.
- You need to pay your kids travel visa, tickets, etc from your own pocket. Air ticket and visa application fee for spouse needs approval and the you have to pay the pre-requisite tax on these.
- Once you at onsite or in project, you will be on mercy of your project manager. You will hardly get any positive response from your managers for any onsite related issues..