eBay reviews

Ebay has some significant downsides - in theory management has attempted to address them in the couple years since I left but from second hand info it sounds like it has had mixed results. Functions are very siloed - the company works like a machine but the by product of that is that workers generally feel like cogs in the machine with very little ability to affect big change. Not uncommon in companies of its size obviously. Cash comp is on the low side in my estimation, at least when I was there, and stock has gone nowhere but down or sideways taking away much of the motivation that was inherent in that part of the comp package earlier in the company's lifecycle. Skype and other management decisions seemed to decrease confidence in senior management's vision and skillset though there are many new faces now. Career growth was probably the single biggest gripe for many of the talented folks there - eBay hired many folks in at below market rates and wasn't quick to change their tact as the market got very good. As a result, many quality folks left.

Lots of politics and, as a result, management is not always selected based on competence. Slow career advancement and development. High stress environment. Frequent re-org's (every 9 months or so) reflect management's inability to provide clear vision or build a strong organization. As a result, you can easily find yourself in a job you don't want or aren't necessarily qualified for, and you aren't set up for success.