An Oracle employee lost his job after 12 years with the company, prompting his wife to share an emotional LinkedIn account. She described years of late nights, interrupted holidays and work during family medical emergencies.
The woman said her husband discovered the layoff when he could no longer log into his system. Her account emerged amid reports that some employees lost system access before receiving formal termination emails.
“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position,” read the opening line of the email sent to affected Oracle workers.
Work continued through surgery and holidays
“I have never seen a person so hardworking and dedicated to his work,” the woman wrote.
She recalled how his responsibilities followed him through hospital visits, family celebrations and trips.
“He continued working from the hospital while I was admitted for surgery to remove my polyps. We were on vacation in New Mexico, and he was on call while I was driving. He worked during Holi, Diwali, Rakhi, and other festivals, as well as on birthdays, anniversaries, and weekends.”
The demands continued recently, even as the couple adjusted to caring for an adopted dog.
“A few weeks ago, we adopted a dog, and he took care of her while working through the night until 3 am, to the point of falling ill.”
She said he poured his “blood and sweat” into work while keeping the “immense pressure” hidden.
“Not just me, but no one in our friends’ circle ever saw him cribbing.”
Wife seeks job referrals
The woman appealed for job referrals for her husband, who has more than two decades of IT experience. She also said he had won a best employee award.
“This post is for everyone who works day and night to provide for their families, especially amid visa uncertainty, yet still gives their best every day.”
Her account drew responses about job security and the personal costs of corporate careers.
One commenter wrote: “Here is the ugly truth, and no one will tell you, but I will. It doesn’t matter how hard you work. When your role is no more, then you are no more. It happens to everybody. The best thing you can do is be prepared for that time. Work for yourself if you can figure out how. And don’t be a problem for somebody else to solve. Good luck. I wish you the best.”
Another said: “That’s why my life lesson is don’t leave your life for the corporates. And we (how they mention the members) are not family, we are just people with benefits.”
Oracle’s wider restructuring
Reports described the latest job cuts as part of broader organisational changes. Separately, Reuters reported that Oracle’s workforce fell by approximately 21,000 during fiscal 2026, reaching 141,000 employees.
The company spent $1.84 billion on severance and exit costs during that period. Those company-wide figures do not establish the specific reason for the husband’s dismissal.
