Company: Oracle
Date: 2017-01-28
Overall rating: 5/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Oracle Digital / ODP - Sydney
Pros: The new Oracle Digital Team is nearing completion and the wave of positive energy that has arrived has made working here an extraordinary pleasure. 

Oracle brings a huge amount of expectations, but with that, an enormous opportunity for those that really want it. Of course it is never easy coming from a cold start, but being the first wave of something so vastly different never would be. Having the chance to shape the future is very very exciting.

The camaraderie and how much everyone helps each other out is great to see. It can be daunting and at times overwhelming, coupled with a raft of technological challenges (such as the rubbish laptops deciding to crash multiple times a day!) - but ask anyone, and they will happily help you. The collaboration between each and every line of business not just within the Apps and Tech business units; but across them is refreshing - there is definitely a shared vision and all are looking towards a common goal.

The Leadership Team is also very accessible and it is nice to see the all the Managers and Directors on the main floor, rather than locked away in offices.

Working for Oracle Australia brings some pretty cool benefits. The Healthcare is incredible with up to 90% rebates on almost any form of medical treatment - there's a free gym too which is kitted out with almost everything you'll need.

Product offerings across the scope - PaaS, IaaS, SaaS are all top class. Decent and skilled support network (Presales, Strategy, Biz Ops) already in place, Partner ecosystem improving

But it sure is NOT for the faint hearted - it is tough... but the most rewarding things usually are right?

If you are up for a challenge and want to work with some great people who have great drive and a can do attitude... this is the place you want to be.
Cons: Being in North Ryde could get boring REAL quick for those used to post work networking and lunch diversity. Trebbiano is a good joint, but you'll basically know the limited menu and staff within a week. There are a couple of other options, but if you're moving here from a CBD based company, you are in for a rude shock. However, many are happy to hang out regardless of where they go - some decent breakout areas change the scenery enough. BYO lunches together are the norm.

Ample car parking is good - because the public transport option are shocking. The best car park spots stacks up pretty quick so you need to get in early unless you want to leave your car in sun/rain all day. Traffic can be a nightmare too for those further away. Especially the M2 corridor.

Most come out of onboarding are more confused than when they went in. Fortunately, there are enough people around to crowdsource the information you actually need; and to help you ignore what you don't. I know why it's needed - but be prepared for some serious power point. However the info is there, you just need to be willing to find it - this is not a job where everything you need is there and ready, 70%+ is self service, so you need to consider if that's what you want in a job.

Internet bandwidth in the building is atrocious and the laptop image is garbage; so many of the tools we are asked to use become so cumbersome that you'll end up hanging out with your best friend Excel in no time at all.

Expense policy is rough.