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Work-life balance suffers due to unreasonable expectations

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for less than 1 year
July 22, 2026
Sunnyvale, CA
4.0
RecommendsPositive Outlook
Pros

In general, you are not expected to work evenings or weekends.

Cons

Way too much pressure and aggressive timelines from managers and higher-ups. The expectations are beyond unreasonable, and I feel constantly burnt out. I am feeling underappreciated for what I did.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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