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A large corp with a lot of politics, but also benefits

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for less than 1 year
August 2, 2021
London, England
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Structured and open performance review.

Sometimes working with smart people.

Salary.

Onsite perks:

  • Food
  • Gym
  • Lounges
Cons

Retention issues.

US centric sometimes.

A lot of middle, uninspiring managers.

Hiring problem: toxic culture not suppressed earlier.

"Thrive in ambiguity" sometimes feels like "we don't know how to work."

Advice to Management

Management quality skewed between different orgs/teams.

More training/mentoring and a stronger management community could help.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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