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Best place to do an apprenticeship?

Software Engineer Apprentice
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 4 years
November 20, 2023
Zürich, Switzerland
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The people The people that work there are absolutely wonderful and really nice. Of course there are exceptions, but you will find extraordinary friends there.

The food Snacks and meals are provided and free.

Gym and other amenities

Cons

Work and company culture is a bit harsh.

Working at Google is sometimes a bit sad. The old company culture is gone; now, you're pretty much just a number in the system. You can get fired out of the blue, and nobody in HR will care. (As an apprentice, this does not apply.)

Advice to Management

Separate tech leads and managers. Hire managers who are good managers; it's really rare for a tech genius to be a good manager as well.

Also, try to bring back the old company culture a bit. I don't know how, but that's one of the most criticized things internally.

And leave memegen alone.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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