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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

Great benefits, culture, and work life balance compared to other big tech companies. Read More

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

Good work life balance Great perks and food Flexible working hours Read More

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

Great culture and perks, good work life balance Read More

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

Great culture, great pay, management is experienced, work life balance Read More

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

Great culture, excellent benefits and flexible work life balance Read More

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

Great culture and benefits, amazing work life balance Read More

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.

life balance and offers flexible work schedules, remote work options, and other perks to help employees maintain a healthy work Read More

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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