Oracle fired this techie. He landed multiple jobs within 45 days. Here's how
A former Oracle software engineer who was laid off on March 31 secured three job offers within 45 days by following a disciplined routine. The techie learned AI engineering, practised DSA and system design daily, applied to 10–15 jobs each day, and leveraged LinkedIn to attract recruiters.
Getting laid off can be a devastating experience, especially in a competitive technology job market. But for one former Oracle software engineer, it became the starting point of a rapid career turnaround.
In a post shared on Reddit, the techie revealed how they managed to secure multiple job offers within just 45 days of being laid off by Oracle, eventually landing a new role as an AI engineer.
The post comes at a time when Oracle has been in the spotlight following reports of a major workforce reduction that reportedly affected thousands of employees globally.
'I HAVE TO LOCK IN NOW'
Recalling the day they lost their job, the engineer wrote that they were laid off on March 31.
"I got laid off by Oracle on Mar 31 as with 30k others. Tbh I didn't think much about it. I was like cool, I have to lock in now," they wrote.
Instead of dwelling on the setback, the software engineer immediately focused on upskilling, interview preparation and job applications.
BUILDING AI SKILLS FROM SCRATCH
One of the first steps the engineer took was learning the fundamentals of AI engineering, despite having no prior expertise in the field.
The Reddit user said they spent one to two hours daily for about a month studying concepts such as transformers and attention mechanisms. To structure their learning, they turned to Anthropic's AI assistant Claude.
"I learned the basics of AI engineering from scratch along with understanding of transformers and attention. 1-2 hours everyday for around a month and I had 2 projects to showcase after this. Learned using Claude. Asked to make a 30 day plan and completed the plan accordingly," they wrote.
By the end of the learning phase, the engineer had built two projects that could be showcased during interviews.
DAILY PRACTICE AND SYSTEM DESIGN PREPARATION
Alongside AI learning, the techie dedicated three to four hours every day to practising data structures and algorithms (DSA), primarily using the popular coding interview platform NeetCode.
They also spent approximately two hours daily studying system design concepts using resources such as Hello Interview, ByteByteGo and technical Substack articles.
According to the engineer, this consistent preparation played a crucial role in helping them become interview-ready.
THE JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Beyond technical preparation, the Reddit user followed a disciplined application strategy.
They updated their Naukri profile every day, marked themselves as an immediate joiner and applied to between 10 and 15 jobs daily across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Naukri, Wellfound, Indeed and company career pages.
The engineer said direct applications through company career portals yielded some of the best results, while Naukri helped recruiters discover their profiles.
"Apply at least 10-15 positions daily. Doesn't matter where; careers pages, Workday, LinkedIn, Wellfound, Naukri, Indeed etc." they wrote.
The software engineer also credited LinkedIn for generating significant recruiter interest.
According to the post, around 20 recruiters reached out through LinkedIn alone. The user suggested that LinkedIn Premium can improve visibility and increase networking opportunities for job seekers.
"Got reached out by around 20 recruiters only through LinkedIn. LinkedIn Premium will help here. Some called and scheduled interviews as well," they wrote.
MULTIPLE OFFERS IN HAND
The preparation eventually paid off.
The Reddit user said they began interviewing in early May and continued through mid-May. During that period, they interviewed with seven companies.
Not every interview was successful, but persistence led to multiple opportunities.
"I started giving interviews from early May to mid-May. Interviews with 7 companies. Some I failed and ended up with 3 offers. I will be joining as an AI Engineer soon," the Reddit post noted.
A LESSON IN CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Looking back on the experience, the engineer credited curiosity and a willingness to learn as key factors behind their success.
"Most of all I was curious to learn every day. I was soaking in knowledge like a sponge," the post noted.
Their story has resonated with many job seekers online, offering a practical roadmap for professionals navigating layoffs and career transitions. From disciplined learning and interview preparation to consistent job applications, the engineer's 45-day journey demonstrates how a structured approach can help turn an unexpected setback into a new opportunity.
Getting laid off can be a devastating experience, especially in a competitive technology job market. But for one former Oracle software engineer, it became the starting point of a rapid career turnaround.
In a post shared on Reddit, the techie revealed how they managed to secure multiple job offers within just 45 days of being laid off by Oracle, eventually landing a new role as an AI engineer.
The post comes at a time when Oracle has been in the spotlight following reports of a major workforce reduction that reportedly affected thousands of employees globally.
'I HAVE TO LOCK IN NOW'
Recalling the day they lost their job, the engineer wrote that they were laid off on March 31.
"I got laid off by Oracle on Mar 31 as with 30k others. Tbh I didn't think much about it. I was like cool, I have to lock in now," they wrote.
Instead of dwelling on the setback, the software engineer immediately focused on upskilling, interview preparation and job applications.
BUILDING AI SKILLS FROM SCRATCH
One of the first steps the engineer took was learning the fundamentals of AI engineering, despite having no prior expertise in the field.
The Reddit user said they spent one to two hours daily for about a month studying concepts such as transformers and attention mechanisms. To structure their learning, they turned to Anthropic's AI assistant Claude.
"I learned the basics of AI engineering from scratch along with understanding of transformers and attention. 1-2 hours everyday for around a month and I had 2 projects to showcase after this. Learned using Claude. Asked to make a 30 day plan and completed the plan accordingly," they wrote.
By the end of the learning phase, the engineer had built two projects that could be showcased during interviews.
DAILY PRACTICE AND SYSTEM DESIGN PREPARATION
Alongside AI learning, the techie dedicated three to four hours every day to practising data structures and algorithms (DSA), primarily using the popular coding interview platform NeetCode.
They also spent approximately two hours daily studying system design concepts using resources such as Hello Interview, ByteByteGo and technical Substack articles.
According to the engineer, this consistent preparation played a crucial role in helping them become interview-ready.
THE JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Beyond technical preparation, the Reddit user followed a disciplined application strategy.
They updated their Naukri profile every day, marked themselves as an immediate joiner and applied to between 10 and 15 jobs daily across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Naukri, Wellfound, Indeed and company career pages.
The engineer said direct applications through company career portals yielded some of the best results, while Naukri helped recruiters discover their profiles.
"Apply at least 10-15 positions daily. Doesn't matter where; careers pages, Workday, LinkedIn, Wellfound, Naukri, Indeed etc." they wrote.
The software engineer also credited LinkedIn for generating significant recruiter interest.
According to the post, around 20 recruiters reached out through LinkedIn alone. The user suggested that LinkedIn Premium can improve visibility and increase networking opportunities for job seekers.
"Got reached out by around 20 recruiters only through LinkedIn. LinkedIn Premium will help here. Some called and scheduled interviews as well," they wrote.
MULTIPLE OFFERS IN HAND
The preparation eventually paid off.
The Reddit user said they began interviewing in early May and continued through mid-May. During that period, they interviewed with seven companies.
Not every interview was successful, but persistence led to multiple opportunities.
"I started giving interviews from early May to mid-May. Interviews with 7 companies. Some I failed and ended up with 3 offers. I will be joining as an AI Engineer soon," the Reddit post noted.
A LESSON IN CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Looking back on the experience, the engineer credited curiosity and a willingness to learn as key factors behind their success.
"Most of all I was curious to learn every day. I was soaking in knowledge like a sponge," the post noted.
Their story has resonated with many job seekers online, offering a practical roadmap for professionals navigating layoffs and career transitions. From disciplined learning and interview preparation to consistent job applications, the engineer's 45-day journey demonstrates how a structured approach can help turn an unexpected setback into a new opportunity.
