Work with the best, but don't expect a cohesive vision from the top
Work with the best, but don't expect a cohesive vision from the top
- Experience working at fantastic scale.
- You work with the best tools for large-scale data analysis and web applications, period.
- Great, fun people and good conversations.
- A slightly chaotic, free-for-all feeling.
The software stack is entirely in-house and proprietary, so a lot of time is spent learning tools that won't be useful when you leave. The entitlement complex a few people have is embarrassing and scary. Slightly chaotic free-for-all feeling.
Larry and Sergey should send emails to the employees from time to time. I've been here years and not once seen L&S put their thoughts into writing for the workers. Eric only does so very occasionally. This contributes quite a bit to the chaotic feeling.
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