Sunsetting Hire

Every time there's a post about a Google service being shut down, there are the usual remarks. I'm not saying they aren't deserved, but I'm curious if there's an alternate perspective here? Perhaps sunsetting these services ultimately leads to a more trim and lean Google, and better profit margins? Put another way, is it just the HN circle that is so put off by this?

Re: Sunsetting Hire

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Post by jffry » Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 11:30 PM UTC

tmlee wrote: post #3

This product was fairly recent if I'm not wrong, just slightly over 2 years old

Wikipedia says "Initial release: July 18, 2017"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hire

Re: Sunsetting Hire

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Post by pwinnski » Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 11:30 PM UTC

wilkystyle wrote: post #6

Every time there's a post about a Google service being shut down, there are the usual remarks. I'm not saying they aren't deserved, but I'm curious if there's an alternate perspective here? Perhaps sunsetting these services ultimately leads to a more trim and lean Google, and better profit margins? Put another way, is it just the HN circle that is so put off by this?

The two positions don't seem to be in any conflict: I'm sure it is good for Google to shut these services down. I'm sure it does result in a leaner and more profitable company. The end result is still that Google cannot be trusted to keep any service running that isn't extremely profitable, and people who come to depend on these less-profitable services still end up orphaned.

Re: Sunsetting Hire

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Post by cbisnett » Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 11:30 PM UTC

I wonder if Google has unintentionally created a self-reinforcing feedback loop where potential customers don’t trust the products will be supported for more than 24 months which leads to limited adoption which in turn leads to the products being canceled before 24 months. Pair that with other HN comments that have described a situation where it’s easier to get promoted from launching a product vs maintaining an existing product. I understand the startup-like culture where they are looking for huge successes but I think they abandon these products before they’ve had enough time or exposure.

Re: Sunsetting Hire

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Post by CaliforniaKarl » Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 11:31 PM UTC

I did not know that this was a product, but it kindof makes sense, especially if you can leverage existing G Suite offerings.

I don't know how many companies were using it, which probably explains why it is being sunsetted. And they're giving it a year before turning it off.