Some smart people, but very hostile to marketing - Anonymous employee eBay Employee Review

2.0
9 Jan 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They have some VERY smart people at eBay. Competitve salary and benefits. Great brand name that provides useful experience and credibility in the job market.

Cons

Org structure WAY too complicated and fragmented. Openly skeptical (if not hostile) to any kind of marketing that cannot be directly measured within a week, month or quarter. Some of the folks in more senior positions are really impeding the potential growth of the company.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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