
My direct manager is very positive; but that is where it ends.
Does not understand the customer needs and internal hurdles, not willing to change product direction and GTM strategy to meet the change in market, and implements new policies/procedures/systems without understanding how it effects the individual contributors time and ability to complete their job.
Edward Screven's reputation is that he does not provide a raise unless the person has another job offer in writing; then many times the new offer is over what he is willing to pay. It is not uncommon for team members who get good performance reviews can go years without raises.
Too many hops to jump through and contracts. To embed Oracle's products customer has to become an OPN member ($), then OPN Track member ($), then sign multiple contracts (3 or more). For Cloud it is even crazier. Nothing is simple at Oracle, and then if there is a misunderstanding they want legal