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Great Learning, Boring Wlb

Software Engineer-III
Current Employee
Has worked at PayPal for 2 years
June 23, 2020
San Jose, California
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Large scale systems.
  • Many opportunities to learn.
  • RSU refreshers - PayPal stock is doing really well.
  • 401k match - free money.
  • ESOP - free money.
  • WLB.
  • This can be a great step in your career. I got a FAANG job offer only because I learned so much from this job.
Cons

After a while, the awesome WLB gets boring. And then you realize that it is work that makes you happy and not idleness.

Less salary compared to FAANG companies.

Mediocre managers and directors.

Some people are very old and don't understand the latest technologies. I feel these people have made PayPal their retirement home.

Advice to Management

Please fire some of the "oldies" who have been with the company for more than 10 years.

And hire more young, fresh talent.

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