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Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by fernandotakai »

daxfohl wrote: post #23
throwaway3643 wrote: post #5

In the era of Sundar it has become harder and harder to recommend Google as a place to work to friends. Trust me, it is quite noticeable on the inside when the company stops being run by the founders, and starts being run by an MBA with no vision. Posted anonymously to avoid work repercussions. -Googler of > 5.5years

Microsoft seems like it could be a touch better under Satya than under Bill.

even if nadella is an "MBA", he also have a bachelor's in EE and an M.S in computer science.

as much as he's a business guy, it really feels like he's a coder-first.

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by TallGuyShort »

ma2rten wrote: post #28
mliker wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you elaborate for those of us considering Google?

Can you elaborate for those of us working at Google and don't know what you are talking about?

OP said the place is noticeably different inside the company under the new leadership. How?

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by ma2rten »

taneq wrote: post #11

These responses seem kind of formulaic and bland. I don't know why but I expected something juicier - these are mostly just people realising they need to move on, for the same reasons most of us do.

I think they interviewed a biased sample: ex-googlers who want to promote themselves.

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by TallGuyShort »

adamnemecek wrote: post #22

> Everyone wants to work at Google This circle jerk needs to stop.

Their recruiters genuinely think this, which is why I decline. They have no interest in finding a good match between you and the company or why you're not interested in one specific detail. They have an opening, and you are privileged to even be contacted about the position.

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by adamnemecek »

TallGuyShort wrote: post #34
adamnemecek wrote: post #22

> Everyone wants to work at Google This circle jerk needs to stop.

Their recruiters genuinely think this, which is why I decline. They have no interest in finding a good match between you and the company or why you're not interested in one specific detail. They have an opening, and you are privileged to even be contacted about the position.

It’s not just recruiters, so many people working there seem to be legitimately brain washed.

I just remembered this

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/20/occupy-fo...

Like holy shit. It’s a joke I guess but like is it really?

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by insertcredit »

I worked at Google for close to 10 years. I resigned when I had made enough money to retire comfortably (for the next 40 years) in a European city.

The first two years were enjoyable but then it started going downhill, fast. Some close friends and co-workers had major implosions on the job and I was burned out. Once I realized that Google would suck me dry if I let it and that reality was completely different to the expectations I had going in, I found ways to drastically reduce the number of hours I actually worked and spent the rest (company time) doing things that contributed to my self-development (side projects and reading books, mostly).

I spent the last ~5 years doing no more than two hours of actual work per day. Needless to say, these were some of the best, most carefree years of my life. My mind rebounded and it felt great knowing that I was screwing the company that only viewed me as a commodity whilst getting paid top dollar. I am pretty sure I wasn't the only one doing it, either.

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by TallGuyShort »

adamnemecek wrote: post #36
TallGuyShort wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Their recruiters genuinely think this, which is why I decline. They have no interest in finding a good match between you and the company or why you're not interested in one specific detail. They have an opening, and you are privileged to even be contacted about the position.

It’s not just recruiters, so many people working there seem to be legitimately brain washed. I just remembered this https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/20/occupy-fo... Like holy shit. It’s a joke I guess but like is it really?

Not far from the truth. Recently started working with a former Googler, and almost every sentence starts with, "well at Google, we..." Well that's great, but you realize we're in an entirely different market and business model, right?

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by gregschlom »

brantonb wrote: post #35

>Interviews One of the people featured is a friend and former coworker at a different company. When I sent him this link, he said they never talked to him. They just pulled info off of his blog.

Par for the course for business insider.

Re: Former Googlers on how they knew it was time to quit

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Post by AnarchoYeasty »

insertcredit wrote: post #37

I worked at Google for close to 10 years. I resigned when I had made enough money to retire comfortably (for the next 40 years) in a European city. The first two years were enjoyable but then it started going downhill, fast. Some close friends and co-workers had major implosions on the job and I was burned out. Once I realized that Google would suck me dry if I let it and that reality was completely different to the…

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