The interview process involved two technical rounds, followed by a Manager round, and finally a Director round. I cleared all four rounds of interviews.

After two weeks, the Operations Manager called me and offered a salary. I asked for a hike, but there was no room for negotiation. Since I didn't have any other offers at that time, I accepted it. The manager (Praveen) then told me that he had initiated the offer process and I would receive the offer within two weeks.

Two weeks passed, and I didn't get any response. I then called the Operations Manager, who informed me that the offer was on hold. I asked for the reason, and he replied that HR had come back to them asking for the reason for the change.

I told him that the recruitment team had been following me for two months, he knew the reason, and all four interview panelists knew it. It seemed like a silly excuse.

These people think we are desperate to join Oracle, even if it's a 24/7 job, which is not the case. There are many companies with better environments and work cultures than Oracle. So, all you DBAs out there, never take it for granted, even if you clear all rounds and negotiate a salary. Do not be hopeful until you get the offer.

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