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Decent perks and colleagues, but growth is slow

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 6 years
April 17, 2026
Mountain View, CA
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

There were decent colleagues, perks, and work-life balance, along with varied opportunities.

Cons

Slow, grueling growth with lagging, inconsistent promotions, lots of bureaucracy, and lost its original culture. It is very rigid nowadays. There are down-leveling problems.

Advice to Management

You could 2-3x the motivation and productivity of people if you stop down leveling and support the promotions of people who deserve it. A rigid lagging system like this breeds a certain kind of employee population who often has to follow the system for growth and for surviving, leading to less creativity, risk taking, independent thought, and more attrition.

Additional Ratings

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

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