PayPal

During my time here, PayPal has been a place where I have been able to learn, grow, and challenge myself. It has afforded me the opportunity to work across different domains and orgs, which I feel is helping me gain a broader perspective on how to run a business. I have also had great opportunities to be mentored by awesome leaders.

There is great executive leadership that is driving us in the right direction.

Pretty open to new technologies. Get to work with lots of smart people. Inclusive to everyone. Good salary and benefits. They have recently instituted some more progressive HR policies (Unlimited PTO, Volunteer time off, 3-year RSU vesting cycle, etc.).

As with any large company, you will work with (and sometimes under) people who are not good leaders or managers, or are just coasting along. Most of the time these kinds of things tend to work themselves out, but sometimes it can take longer than you think.

Some people may not like the amount of ambiguity or change that happens due to the competitive landscape we are in. (Reorgs happen more than once a year.)

International travel policy was changed to remove business class travel. The cost savings are obvious, but 8+ hour flights in economy can be brutal.

If I had the choice to do it all over again, I would absolutely work here again despite the inherent 'cons' that come with any company.

Keep driving the direction we are headed. Continue with the focus on work culture/team environment.

Bring back business class for international travel!

Make sure the people you're promoting into leadership roles are truly strong leaders and not just managers. And when someone isn't a fit (in any role), help them find a different role or move them on quicker.