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August 18, 2021
Pros
Great pay, Education opportunities, Decent work life balance, great perks, opportunity to peruse certifications, In general it can be a good company.
Cons
Sexual harassment is pretty rampant in the IT resident program. Managers seem to be oblivious to their female employees in crisis. The Googlers that you help can be pretty entitled and tend to give a lot of attitude (but not outright fits because they would get fired) when they come into the tech stop.
Advice to Management
When an employee comes to you and says someone is making her uncomfortable then has to take three months leave because of it before leaving the program completely. Listen to them.
Great pay, Education opportunities, Decent work life balance, great perks, opportunity to peruse certifications, In general it can be a good company. Read More
August 18, 2021
Reviewed by: IT Resident in Mountain View, CA
May 19, 2022
Pros
Great benefits, culture, and work life balance compared to other big tech companies.
Cons
Many organizational changes as priorities change
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May 19, 2022
Reviewed by: Program Manager in Sunnyvale, CA (Current Employee)
July 30, 2023
Pros
Good work life balance Great perks and food Flexible working hours
Cons
Things can move slow since it's big company
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July 30, 2023
Reviewed by: Software Engineer in Mountain View, CA (Current Employee)
November 15, 2022
Pros
Great culture and perks, good work life balance
Cons
Not fulfilling work, hard to maneourve internally
Advice to Management
Allow more flexibility on role and skills development
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November 15, 2022
Reviewed by: Digital Strategist (Current Employee)
June 7, 2021
Pros
Great culture, great pay, management is experienced, work life balance
Cons
Nothing, there are no cons and it is great
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June 7, 2021
Reviewed by: Technology Analyst (Current Contractor)
June 1, 2022
Pros
Great culture, excellent benefits and flexible work life balance
Cons
Fast growing and constant process changes
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June 1, 2022
Reviewed by: Field Sales Representative (Current Employee)
September 7, 2022
Pros
Great culture and benefits, amazing work life balance
Cons
Can be antiquated as far as comparing to more new companies, bogged down by process
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September 7, 2022
Reviewed by: Account Strategist (Current Employee)
November 15, 2022
Pros
Google is a very good company to work for . It encourages talents from all over the globe , it has one of the best company cultures and facilities for employees. It also pays above the average market level . Decent Work life balance, good pay , extremely good employee facilities and a positive company culture are among the best things in Google .
Cons
Promotion is not so systematic and fast . Moreover , you'll see people with very high work experience still in mid level roles. Work life balance in some teams might not be that good.
Advice to Management
Promotion should be made faster and .
Decent Work life balance, good pay , extremely good employee facilities and a positive company culture are among the best things in Google . Read More
November 15, 2022
Reviewed by: Software Engineer in Germany, TX (Former Employee)
March 29, 2023
Pros
Here are some of the top reasons: Innovative and challenging work: Google is known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative projects, which provide employees with opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects. Amazing perks: Google is famous for its generous employee benefits, including free food, on-site gyms, massages, and laundry services, among others. Collaborative and inclusive culture: Google's work culture is known for being collaborative, inclusive, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and respect for all employees. Opportunities for career growth: Google offers a wide range of opportunities for career development and advancement, including mentorship programs, training and development programs, and leadership opportunities. Impactful work: Google's products and services are used by billions of people around the world, which means that employees have the potential to make a significant impact on the world. Competitive compensation: Google offers competitive salaries and benefits packages, including stock options, bonuses, and 401(k) matching. Focus on work-life balance: Google understands the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work schedules, remote work options, and other perks to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Cons
Here are some of the cons of working at Google: High expectations: Google is a fast-paced, high-performance company, which means that employees are expected to work hard and deliver results quickly. This can lead to high levels of stress and pressure. Intense competition: Google is a highly competitive workplace, with many talented and ambitious employees vying for the same opportunities. This can create a challenging and sometimes cut-throat work environment. Bureaucracy: Like many large companies, Google has a lot of bureaucracy and red tape, which can make it difficult to get things done quickly or make changes to processes or policies. Limited mobility: While Google offers many opportunities for career growth and development, some employees may find that there are limited opportunities for advancement or mobility within the company.
Advice to Management
Encourage a culture of innovation: Google's success has been built on its culture of innovation, which encourages employees to think creatively and take risks. To maintain this culture, management should provide resources and support for new ideas, and foster an environment that values experimentation and learning from failure. Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace: Google has made strides in recent years to improve diversity and inclusion, but there is still more work to be done. Management can support these efforts by promoting diverse hiring practices, providing training on unconscious bias and diversity and inclusion, and creating a culture of respect and belonging. Prioritize employee well-being: Google has a reputation for offering great perks and benefits to its employees, but management should also focus on promoting work-life balance and supporting employee well-being. This could include offering flexible work arrangements, providing mental health resources and support, and promoting a culture of respect for personal boundaries and time off.
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March 29, 2023
Reviewed by: Software Engineer in San Jose, CA (Former Intern)
June 10, 2023
Pros
Free snacks, Free shuttle busses, free gym, free meals (3x a day), nap pods, fun work events, well trained and attentive security personnel, fun environment
Cons
Sub-par communication from management teams, odd transition from intern to googler, theres always overtime work to do, my team is no longer fully remote its now hybrid, perks feel like they're there to make you spend more time at office, work/life balance is not great.
Advice to Management
Hire more googlers to help with work load
par communication from management teams, odd transition from intern to googler, theres always overtime work to do, my team is no longer fully remote its now hybrid, perks feel like they're there to make you spend more time at office, work/life balance is not great. Read More
June 10, 2023
Reviewed by: Tech Analyst (Current Employee)
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