Lot of Talented people ,poor management and lack of direction - Staff Database Engineer PayPal Employee Review

3.0
Dec 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Talented people -up to date with technology -Lot of good teams -Reasonable pay and Benefits -smart tools and processes to run the business

Cons

-lot of politics ,managers don't work with each other for the company's success -because of these politics ,everyday there is a new strategy and direction -Too many Reorgs ,most of them are meaningless -lack of opportunities to grow because of politics -dont get to change your filed/role -Not an environment to grow and thrive

Explore other reviews about PayPal

5.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team environment; Opportunities for learning and growth

Cons

Fast-paced environment may be stressful

2.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, smart people. With new CEO, maybe things will get back

Cons

Been a horrible last 3 years. Non-stop re-offs, new leadership that cut everyone and brought in new people who don’t know anything. No clear priorities, no leadership.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All