“Google is a Great Place to Work!”

Pros:  “Freedom to pursue self-identified projects, supportive and competent co-workers, and., of course, lots of free food.”

Cons:  “More challenging to advance outside of headquarters.” – Full Review

“A company to avoid, assuming it's still alive by the time you read this.”

Pros:  “It's a job, which isn't easy to come by these days. Also, most of the ten employees in San Francisco who haven't been fired/outsourced are nice people.”

Cons:  “Pay is absurdly low -- $14,000 below market in my case. Benefits are skimpy, with half-assed dental & medical, no 401k, and one week's vacation. Their marketing…” – Full Review

“so so”

Pros:  “a lot of technical challenges”

Cons:  “no opportunity to grow, high level of politics” – Full Review

“This is a company that is lean and focused ... yet courteous.”

Pros:  “The work culture is collegial and collaborative. The organizational structure is flat. Business process is self-organizing; peers resolve problems without managerial…”

Cons:  “Telecommuting can get lonely. The company is so decentralized that it's difficult to learn what other divisions do.” – Full Review

“so so”

Pros:  “a lot of technical challenges”

Cons:  “no opportunity to grow, high level of politics” – Full Review

“Great place to work”

Pros:  “great people, great product, casual atmosphere”

Cons:  “I personally do not like being in the crowded city, but you may love it.” – Full Review