eBay layoffs!

ardle1

I wonder how this will affect Dundalk.. http://time.com/3629304/ebay-layoffs-paypal/

nilsonmickey

Haven't they just opened that plant recently?

Doubt they ll close it down already

dundalkfc10

Ebay and Payal are spliiting up/not the same company anymore.

Dont know the ins and outs of it

Ebay Dundalk do expect to lose some staff as a result (Ebay moving some depts to Dublin) but they dont know how many yet!

MonkeyTennis

Some people let go today in Dundalk

event

really?

I work there and didnt hear anything about it

MonkeyTennis

Afraid so. Some let go yesterday. News slowly filtering out now.

MugMugs

http://talkofthetown.ie/2015/02/04/number-of-jobs-axed-at-paypal-and-ebay-in-dundalk/

nilsonmickey

12 let go in Ebay yesterday

event

In Dundalk?

mravaya

nilsonmickey wrote: »

12 let go in Ebay yesterday

What that means is the Government subsidy that brought them to Dundalk has more then likely dried up and now they will be looking for another place to subsidise their work force. Call centres that only handles calls can be moved so much more easily then an actual production centre that actually produces tangible goods

MonkeyTennis

Its got nothing to do with that . Its because Ebay and Paypal have split into two distinct companies. As far as I know there have only been a few layoffs and PayPal & Ebay are still hiring

event

People keep talking about these eBay layoffs.
Nothing about the fact 14 people started there 2 weeks ago. Or the people who were originally told they may lose their jobs were moved to other departments

orla201

Can any1 tell me where exactly Ebay is in Dundalk? Is it commutable by public transport, like the train?? Or would you need to drive to work there?

MugMugs

orla201 wrote: »

Can any1 tell me where exactly Ebay is in Dundalk? Is it commutable by public transport, like the train?? Or would you need to drive to work there?

It's in the xerox Park on the bypass. You can train and bus it to it however there's a considerable walk involved. There are shuttle buses to and from it AFAIK

orla201

MugMugs wrote: »

It's in the xerox Park on the bypass. You can train and bus it to it however there's a considerable walk involved. There are shuttle buses to and from it AFAIK

Thanks!!

DundalkDuffman

orla201 wrote: »

Thanks!!

I live on the Dublin Road in Dundalk and frequently see minibuses with Paypal on the front of them so it seems that the park is well serviced, try Matthews website for the details!

orla201

DundalkDuffman wrote: »

I live on the Dublin Road in Dundalk and frequently see minibuses with Paypal on the front of them so it seems that the park is well serviced, try Matthews website for the details!

Thanks Dundalk Duffman! I'm only starting to learn how to drive so if I got a job I'd have to commute on public transport for a while. In saying that, I've only arranged a phone interview so duno if I've a hope in hell of getn a job yet!!

MonkeyTennis

There;s loads of lift shares

Im guessing you are coming from Dublin.

orla201

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

There;s loads of lift shares

Im guessing you are coming from Dublin.

Yup, Balbriggan.

MonkeyTennis

Theres a Bus Eireann Stop at DkIT and thats about a 15 min walk to Paypal/Ebay

tayto lover

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

Theres a Bus Eireann Stop at DkIT and thats about a 15 min walk to Paypal/Ebay

5 minutes handy.

event

hiring more staff in Dundalk at the minute, thats on top of the 14 that started a few weeks ago.

Maybe thread title should be changed

MonkeyTennis

tayto lover wrote: »

5 minutes handy.

If you can walk from the door of Paypal to bus stop at DkIT in 5 minutes Ill pin the Olympic medal on you meself!

10green bottles

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

If you can walk from the door of Paypal to bus stop at DkIT in 5 minutes Ill pin the Olympic medal on you meself!

Is the side gate entrance (motorway exit entrance) still open? if so "challenge accepted" !

DundalkDuffman

I'd say it'd be close! I'll try it in the morning, the Mullaharlin Road to the dual carraigeway isn't that long

CMpunked

Does anyone on boards know what work is like in eBay Dundalk?

I'm... Asking for a friend..

event

In what way? That's a very vague question

CMpunked

event wrote: »

In what way? That's a very vague question

Upon reflection you're right. It was pretty vague.
I suppose I meant about benefits, work/life balance, communication to and from management, progression.
That type of thing.

event

Benefits good, you get medical. There's an on site gym (free), there's a canteen with about 4 hot dishes a day, €4. There's a Costa coffee on site. Normal tea & coffee are free. Big summer & Xmas parties.

At the end of the day it's a call centre though, so still expected to take calls & hit targets.

MonkeyTennis

Ebay is said to close its Dundalk operation in 2017 according to talk of the town

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

Ebay is said to close its Dundalk operation in 2017 according to talk of the town

I think most of the staff may transfer to PayPal.