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Old 10-29-2015, 10:00 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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Anyone here work at Google[x] or know of anyone that works there?

Just trying to get a feel for how it's like to work there and the benefits. I've heard working for mainstream Google is great but haven't heard much about Google[x] in Alameda.

Any insight is appreciated.
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Old 10-31-2015, 05:30 PM
 
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have you checked out glassdoor for reviews? You can filter for locations and such; i've found it to be pretty useful. Also try posting on the work forum under CD general
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Old 10-31-2015, 08:00 PM
 
Location: NOLA -> DMV Area
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+1 for Glassdoor, I've been using them to get an idea of what to expect as far as knowledge. Also gives good insight into the work culture that is there.
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Old 11-02-2015, 03:55 PM
 
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Anyone here work at Google[x] or know of anyone that works there?

Just trying to get a feel for how it's like to work there and the benefits. I've heard working for mainstream Google is great but haven't heard much about Google[x] in Alameda.

Any insight is appreciated.
It is awesome and they aren't hiring. lol
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Old 11-02-2015, 09:58 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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It is awesome and they aren't hiring. lol
Care to elaborate on what is awesome about it?

They are actually hiring ... hence the reason I ask
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Old 11-03-2015, 02:40 PM
 
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Care to elaborate on what is awesome about it?

They are actually hiring ... hence the reason I ask
It is who you know somewhat. A friend was hired over a year ago and now they got another friend hired at you tube.

They have bikes and stupid glasses etc... They have secret buses that meet at certain parking lots and pick you up and you can work on the way to your job with their wifi.

Lots of free junk.
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Old 11-03-2015, 02:56 PM
 
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The reason Google gives you all that access and free "Fun Environment" stuff AT work is because you're entire life will be AT work. Several of my employee's left to go work for them as contractors and were miserable, even though they were making 2-300K annually. They never had a day off work. Nights, Weekends, etc. Work Work Work Work Work. But hey they got to play ping pong in the lounge.
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Old 11-05-2015, 08:48 AM
 
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My brother works at the Google Irvine office. My impression is that the benefits are great but it isn't easy to get a job with Google in general.
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Old 11-05-2015, 10:08 AM
 
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The reason Google gives you all that access and free "Fun Environment" stuff AT work is because you're entire life will be AT work. Several of my employee's left to go work for them as contractors and were miserable, even though they were making 2-300K annually. They never had a day off work. Nights, Weekends, etc. Work Work Work Work Work. But hey they got to play ping pong in the lounge.
That's all very true. My fiancé was there as a contractor some years back. IMO anyways it's like bees and a hive, where they work, live, eat and maybe in some cases even die. To really make it as a "googler" you have to make it basically your only purpose in life.
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Old 11-05-2015, 11:25 AM
 
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That's all very true. My fiancé was there as a contractor some years back. IMO anyways it's like bees and a hive, where they work, live, eat and maybe in some cases even die. To really make it as a "googler" you have to make it basically your only purpose in life.
I disagree.. I see this parent all the time at school events still. They are not AS active as before, but still around quite often.
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