Pros
1) The best thing about working at PayPal is the learning aspect. In a short period of time you can learn everything you need to know about the payments and merchant processing industry. This happens because of PayPal's philosophy of launching multiple products/enhancements in a short period of time with little market / consumer research. 2) The people at PayPal are extremely smart (even though most of the thinkers have left after multiple re-orgs). Hence you are surrounded by committed and smart individuals who push you to perform. 3) Open communication is encouraged at PayPal and even though office level politics are significant, it doesnt affect communication lines between employees
Kontras
1) WLB. PayPal is a sweat shop w/o the benefits of career growth. You shouldnt stick for more than 2 years at PayPal unless you are really good at saying 'Yes' to everything management doles out (& hence the promotion) or have no personal life 2) Not a place for those looking for careers in Marketing. The management is very technology focused and hence growth opportunities for those in marketing, branding, etc are limited