If you read around there is not really a consistent tale being reported - the spin and performance reports varies, depending on the angle a publication and reporter takes (lol) how unusual .... not

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/ebays-q4-earnings-call-was-brutal-2015-1

or another more "positive" take on 2014

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/it-pro/business-it/ebay-to-slash-thousands-of-jobs-in-bid-to-compete...

or the preparation for takeover scenario

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/ebay-cleans-house-axes-2400-jobs-ahead-...