PayPal Offers Federal Employee Loans During Government Closure

It also darkens the outlook for spending and the economy as a whole, as it could undermine business and consumer confidence.

As Schulman points out, day after day of government closure, the finances of federal workers are deteriorating. "Some of these workers have difficulty in grocery shopping, they ration drugs."

"The creation of this fund to help federal employees in difficult times is our way of giving back to the communities we are part of," said Schulman. "I think it's really important that CEOs think that their businesses are part of the communities in which they live – and that they serve.If you do what's right, the good things you come back multiple. "

When asked if PayPal would consider extending the program, Mr. Schulman replied that it was one thing to consider.

"From PayPal's point of view, we have a lot of difficulties to overcome now, expenses are falling because of the closure, scanning and the explosion of the mobile phone. we are facing, our business remains strong. "