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Glory Days Long Gone

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 2 years
February 10, 2024
Cambridge, Massachusetts
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Benefits/Perks (while they last)
  • Compensation (they aim for top 10%, so there are definitely other options)
Cons

Run by ex-McKinsey and 2008 financial crisis big-bank veterans.

The worst treatment of employees I have ever seen during their layoffs. Corp access was cut off abruptly, teams and employees were not disclosed who was let go from their teams. In many cases, employees were blatantly lied to when justifying these actions.

Employees on visas were severely mistreated and disadvantaged in their ability to collect severance during "extended notice layoffs".

Perks are being constantly removed and teams/projects cut.

Management seemingly has 0 control of their organizations.

Management of entire product areas are upward-failing and seemingly have no passion for their organizations. They lead organizations the size of normal companies and treat it like just a line item on a resume.

Once a leader in diversity/inclusion, they have proven that they do not care about these efforts at all since they were the first thing on the chopping block. Even their diverse employees that are on visas were especially mistreated at the first sign of a market downturn.

Severely senior-skewing engineering. You will likely have no opportunities for career advancement.

Advice to Management

I genuinely do not believe anyone in power has any desire to listen to advice.

They are only concerned about lining their pockets, in which case: don't change anything. I couldn't imagine how you could do better at that.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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