Why did eBay give up on the marketplace itself? - Director eBay Employee Review

3.0
Oct 28, 2008
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Pros

it was a great company to work for but the culture and attitude towards customers and employees has changed over the last 2 years. It still has potential to get back to former growth. A lot of structure and clean up needs to be done, which gives room for someone to wants to improve and work hands on.

Cons

The environment is very fast paced and chaotic. Ideas don't last very long if they are not immediately successful. It has become very political over the years and more focused on restructuring and internal things instead of focus on the market and competition. It seems that they have given up on the market place itself and are only focused on payment and classifieds.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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