eBay
EBAYActive Layoffs11.6K
$109.39
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-639
1mo ago · Jun 17, 2026
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3mo ago · CA · 198 affected
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AI Layoff Impact Summary
AI-poweredeBay announced layoffs 1mo ago (Jun 17, 2026), affecting 639 employees. WARN filings indicate 3 active notices. High risk of additional layoffs in the near term.
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Impact of Recent Layoffs on Remaining Employees at eBay
So, the 639 layoffs happened on June 17th. That's a significant number of people gone. I'm still at eBay and honestly, it's starting to feel like a ghost town in some departments. The workload hasn't decreased, obviously, and the remaining team members are stretched thin. There's a palpable sense of anxiety – who's going to be on the chopping block next? It's tough to focus on projects when you're constantly scanning for signs of trouble. Management communication has been pretty standard, lots of corporate speak about 'difficult decisions' and 'future focus.' It's hard to accept that when you see friends and former teammates packing up their desks. Has anyone else experienced this? How are you coping with the increased pressure and the uncertainty? Any tips on staying productive and sane through this? Just looking for some solidarity, I guess.
eBay Layoffs - What's Going On?
Just saw the news about another 639 people laid off on June 17th. This is getting ridiculous. Feels like every few months there's another wave. I'm still here, somehow, but the vibe is just... off. Everyone's walking on eggshells, wondering who's next. It's hard to stay motivated when you see so many colleagues, people you've worked with for years, just getting the boot. Management keeps talking about 'streamlining' and 'efficiency,' but it feels more like just cutting headcount to make the numbers look good for the next quarter. Anyone else feel this way? Are you looking, or just hoping to survive the next round? I'm starting to update my resume again, just in case.
Severance package for this round - what are people getting?
Hey everyone, another day, another layoff announcement from eBay. For those who were part of this latest wave (heard it was around 600+ people), what did your severance packages look like? Mine seems… okay, but I'm trying to gauge if it's standard or if there's room to negotiate. I was in engineering, about 5 years in. They offered X weeks pay plus continuation of benefits for Y months. Trying to compare apples to apples here. Anyone have experience negotiating with them in the past, or know someone who did? Any advice on what to ask for or what's typical would be super helpful right now. Trying to make the best of a bad situation.
Just got the news... Anyone else from the 'Marketplace Health' team?
Ugh, the email hit this morning. Looks like my time at eBay is up. Been here for almost 4 years, mostly on the Marketplace Health team, focusing on fraud prevention. Wasn't expecting it at all, things seemed pretty stable, or at least that's what we were told. Got the standard 60 days notice and some severance package details, but honestly, I'm still processing. Feels pretty surreal. Anyone else on the team get hit? Curious to know if it was a broad sweep or targeted. Trying to figure out next steps, but mostly just feeling numb right now.
Heard about some closed-door meetings... possible restructuring?
So, I overheard some chatter near the water cooler (yeah, I know, classic move) about some 'important meetings' happening with the senior leadership team. Apparently, they were discussing 'resource allocation' and 'strategic alignment'. Usually, that's code for someone getting the axe. I'm on the marketing team, and we've been hitting our KPIs, so I'm hoping we're safe. But the whole thing has me nervous. Anyone else hear anything similar or have any idea what's going on?
Severance Package Q's: Trying to prepare for the worst...
Hey everyone, I know things have been a little tense lately. Just trying to be proactive and understand what the typical severance package looks like at eBay, should the unthinkable happen. I'm in engineering, been here for 4 years. Trying to figure out how many weeks of pay per year of service, benefits continuation, etc. Any insight is greatly appreciated! Also, are there any resources anyone recommends for resume writing/interview prep if things go south?
Anyone else feel like they're constantly on edge at eBay lately?
I've been at eBay for almost 7 years now, in the product management org. Used to love it here, felt like we were actually building something. But the last year or so, it's just been... different. Constant re-orgs, shifting priorities every quarter, and this general feeling of uncertainty in the air. I keep hearing whispers about 'restructuring' and 'optimizing' which, let's be honest, usually means layoffs are coming. Anyone else feeling this way? Am I just being paranoid?
This is BS. I'm so burnt out.
Seriously, I'm so over this place. I've been busting my butt in engineering for the past 5 years, putting in extra hours, taking on extra projects, and for what? To constantly feel like I'm not doing enough? The pressure is insane, the deadlines are unrealistic, and the communication is terrible. They keep piling on more work with fewer resources. And now all this layoff talk? I'm so ready to find a new job where I'm actually appreciated and valued. This company is going downhill fast.
What kind of severance package can we expect if layoffs happen?
Just trying to be prepared. I've been hearing more and more rumors about potential layoffs at eBay. Has anyone been through this before at eBay or another similar company? What kind of severance package is typical? Is it based on tenure? What about benefits? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Knowing what to expect would at least help me sleep better at night.
Anyone else feeling super anxious lately?
I've been at eBay for almost 8 years now, mostly in product. Lately, the vibe has been...off. There's this constant low-level hum of anxiety. My manager seems stressed, and projects are getting shuffled around constantly. I keep hearing whispers about 'restructuring' but nothing concrete. Anyone else feeling the same way? I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard when you're constantly wondering if your job is safe. We just bought a house last year, so the timing would be terrible.
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