Orbitz Worldwide Reviews
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Pros
Obitz had a difficult start to 2009. The year started with a CEO transition, a down economy, price competitiion from competitors and a leveraged balance sheet. Wall Street analysts were making dire predictions about the company and the stock was trading below $2/share. However, the company led by its energetic new CEO, Barney Harford, has really turned things around and there is great feeling of momentum. Transaction growth has returned in a strong way, profits are up (despite the elimination of the consumer booking fee), new talent is coming in to the company (and some great old talent has returned), and the company just received a $100 MM infusion of cash signalling great support by seemingly intelligent investors. The company has a strong brand and the momentum has returned.
Cons
The company still feels to move at a slower pace than I would like. While things have improved in this regard, there is more work to be done and it seems as if steps are being taken to rectify this. It feels as if there is more beaurocracy than an Internet company should have. And there could be a better sense of teamwork - although this should come as the senior team adjusts to the new additions and begins working together better.
Advice to Senior Management
Keep the momentum going and focus on working together as a unified team.
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Anonymous in Chicago, IL:
“Everything except the actual work is great”
Oct 20, 2009
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Team Lead in Chicago, IL:
“What a disappointment”
Oct 18, 2009
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Anonymous in Chicago, IL:
“Mining their talent”
Sep 13, 2009
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Anonymous in Chicago, IL:
“Good place ... for the right person only.”
Sep 8, 2009
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Anonymous in Chicago, IL:
“Engineering”
Sep 8, 2009
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Market Manager in Chicago, IL:
“A good company that's trying to be great again”
Jul 5, 2009
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Senior Software Engineer in Chicago, IL:
“I absolutely love working at Orbitz”
Apr 30, 2009
1 found helpful
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Team Lead in Chicago, IL:
“Orbitz: an interesting place to work”
Apr 29, 2009
1 found helpful
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Product Manager in Chicago, IL:
“The best game in town, but not perfect”
Apr 15, 2009
