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I lost all respect for Google after these layoffs and the way they handled it. Absolutely unexpected. How much does consulting business come from Google?

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Accenture 1

A lot. More than enough for us to turn a blind eye 😂

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Accenture 2

Eh. Some good people certainly got hurt (and I don’t necessarily agree with the notification process) - but I also saw something about how they laid off like 30 massage therapists; the bloating & excess at that company seems to have been absolutely unreal. I’m sure I’ll get backlash from this, but I also know some INSANELY entitled Googlers. Never have I seen folks be so “dramatic” about layoffs all over LinkedIn; welcome back to reality, my friends… Your $500k / 30 hour work weeks weren’t sustainable.

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I applied to 3 roles at Google last week, and got standard confirmation emails with subject “thanks for applying to Google!”. Today, I got an email with subject “thanks for your interest in Google!” that said they’d reach out soon about next steps. Is this something to see as positive, or a fluke in the automated emails? Google

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Amazon 1

I can’t answer definitively but usually they don’t respond at all after the the first auto email after application. So could be a good thing? There recruiting process is a bit frustrating.

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Analyst 1

This is a generic email they send to all applicants, it’s just a neutral indicator.

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How do you make Director at Google?

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Google 1

Leave as a VP or SVP from a non “like company” (Microsoft, apple, oracle, or as of late.. consulting). Like companies usually transfer pretty well. Be here for 15+ years in the right business unit Have friends above you.

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Google 2

Apply for a VP role with 20+ YOE

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Hi so got the verbal offer for Google for an L4 but I’m asked to give the first number of what I want for TC, I looked at levels.fyi and I see the average is 275k but I see as high as 388k, would it be ok to start with 350k and then work my way down? Or is that too absurd? Also, how do the RSUs work?

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Google 1

As a SWE? What location? RSUs- you’re granted a dollar amount and when you start they’re converted to a number based on the stock price the month before. They vest over 4 years- 33/33/22/11. Annual, end of year refreshers make up for that decreased amount on year 3/4. The cadence of vesting (monthly, quarterly, semi annual) depends on number of units granted

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Microsoft 1

The 388k is 100% from stock appreciation so it’s not likely. However always start high without being ridiculous and take it from there. How many YOE do you have? Google is notorious for down-leveling so be aware of that.

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Google is on a hiring freeze. If that’s the case, then I am confused how come people on LinkedIn keeps saying they just got hurried by Google. Can someone from Google tell us if it’s an hiring freeze or just a way to get us from applying right now. I am very lost if I should apply or stop.

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Google 1

Have not seen anything about a hiring freeze. Definitely slowing down but new people being onboarded daily.

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Chief Innovation Officer 1

Hard to say without context but hiring freeze can also mean net new positions, as in backfilling roles continues but the budgeted headcount is not going to change/increase.

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What jobs at Google do a lot of international travel? Appreciate if anyone could share some examples of job titles I should be looking out for.

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Facebook (Meta) 1

Developer Advicate -- the job is to travel and meets dev communities. Some partner engineers do a lot as well.

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Google 1

"global"

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Survey: Google employees did you get a referral before being hired?

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Google 1

Nope. Only after the candidate joins

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Google 2

I applied 2x with a referral and never even got to a screening call. Ended up getting the position I have now without a referral.

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What is upward trajectory like for PMs at Google? Are you constantly having to fight for scope or are there abundant opportunities to make an impact? I have heard its hard to get promoted at Google specifically.

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It’s terribly hard to get promoted at Google, especially in PM roles. It’s all politics.

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What can a senior TAM expect for pay in Usa and or Canada ?

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Associate 1

I did some poking around online and it looks like in both locations you would be looking around $90K a year. Does that sound about right? Is that something you are hoping to get into?

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Google 1

A service TAM would expect to make a ballpark or 240k in the US in total comp.

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Does Google offer relocation assistance?

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Associate 1

Yes

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IT Consultant 1

Yes they do, but you may need to have it stipulated in your contract. Best to talk to your HR regarding the details because the amounts will depend on the location you plan to move to.

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