Google Employee Reviews

Great cultural environment and potential for growth and The management had not implemented a specific training program for the job title for new hires

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Google Specialist (Former Employee) - Houston, TX - September 27, 2023

Working at Google has been a transformative experience. The company's commitment to innovation and its vibrant, inclusive culture make it a truly exceptional place to work.One of the standout aspects of Google is the emphasis on creativity. The freedom to explore new ideas and the resources to turn them into reality are unparalleled. The collaborative environment fosters a culture of learning and growth, where you're constantly surrounded by brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds.Moreover, Google's commitment to work-life balance is remarkable. The flexible hours, generous vacation policies, and a plethora of on-campus amenities ensure that employees can maintain a healthy equilibrium between their personal and professional lives.The only minor downside could be the high expectations and fast-paced nature of the work, which may not suit everyone. However, for those who thrive in such an environment, Google offers incredible opportunities for career advancement and personal development.In summary, Google is not just a workplace; it's an ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. It's an experience that few companies can match, and I feel privileged to be a part of it.

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Feeling of personal appreciation
Ability to learn new things
Time and location flexibility

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Dishwasher (Current Employee) - San Jose, CA - September 27, 2023

Soy dishwacher, y es una excelente empresa. Que se preocupa por el bienestar del empleado, haciendo ver una excelente ambiente laboral

Pros

Buenas prevendas

Cons

No hay

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Diverse Environment

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Virginia - September 27, 2023

I enjoyed the company training and onboarding process. I’m excited about this new role because it allows me to showcase my skills and experience. I plan to work my way up.

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Fun workplace

Software Engineer (Former Employee) - San Francisco, CA - September 27, 2023

The pay is great, the benefits are greater and its a great place to work if you're wanting to work in the tech world. I worked on the YT side of Google

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Amazing company

Broadcast Design Engineer (Current Employee) - Sunnyvale, Ca - September 26, 2023

Amazing company, great benefits, cool co-workers. Very demanding work in a challenging, fast paced environment where "thriving in ambiguity" is expected. Be prepared to be challenged!

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Meh

Finance Manager (Former Employee) - Kirkland, WA - September 26, 2023

Overrated. Food is good. Terrible tools and Finance leaders only care about themselves. Ambiguous leveling process that seems to favor tenure and/or minorities over value add or skill.

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Fun

Ambassador (Former Employee) - Miami, FL - September 25, 2023

I love the way they work and work so is fun and yes i love it because is so fun workin there and it is really cool because is chillin and really fun there

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Fun work and nice collegues

xxxx (Current Employee) - Germany Springs Park, AL - September 25, 2023

I really enjoy working at google. I can take on many important tasks that have a high level of responsibility. I can only recommend google as an employer.

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Nice place to work

Compliance Specialist (Current Employee) - San Francisco, CA - September 23, 2023

Working at Google was an amazing experience because of its inspiring colleagues, groundbreaking projects, and a culture of constant learning and growth.

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Fun and work life balance

Software Engineer (Former Employee) - Atlanta, GA - September 23, 2023

Great place to work, great pay, and I just love it so much, couldn't really ask for better. If I had to start over I would work here again for sure. :)

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Excellent opportunity for learning

Account Manager (Former Employee) - Michigan - September 23, 2023

I was pleased to find Google offered many different learning courses. Having a company that allows plenty of schedule freedom incentivizes me to be the most productive I can be while at work.

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I loved my job & truly respected my direct manager

Google, Program Manager, Operations Lead - H+P (Former Employee) - Boulder County, CO - September 22, 2023

My role supported many moving parts in several time zones, so more often than not, my days were 10-12hr days. I truly enjoyed my job so I didn’t mind. I felt supported by my team & direct manager and I enjoyed the growth and mentorship that was provided.

Pros

All the perks are amazing and if you have strong leadership, that makes it all even more amazing

Cons

Unexpected layoff even with high performance, work life balance

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Good Searches.

Person (Former Employee) - California - September 21, 2023

Search bar works well. They give an extraordinary amount of information and websites for the search content that you enter into their search bar. So that is really good.

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Productive and fun workplace

Analyst (Former Employee) - Mountain View, CA - September 20, 2023

I really enjoyed working at Google I felt like I made the most of my time there and it was a very fun and productive workplace if I could go back I would

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Disappointing Experience as a Project Manager

Project Manager (Current Employee) - Kirkland, WA - September 20, 2023

My time as a Project Manager at Google was nothing short of disappointing. Despite the company’s reputation, my experience was far from what I had expected.First and foremost, the workload was overwhelming. The constant pressure to deliver results often led to burnout among team members. The work-life balance, which I had heard so much about, was practically nonexistent.Communication within the teams was abysmal. Despite Google’s emphasis on collaboration, there was a lack of transparency, and important information was frequently withheld. This made it incredibly challenging to coordinate projects effectively.Moreover, the company’s obsession with endless meetings seemed counterproductive. Instead of focusing on actual work, it felt like we were spending most of our time in meetings that rarely led to meaningful outcomes.The so-called perks were also overrated. The extravagant amenities, while nice, couldn’t make up for the overall toxic work environment. It often felt like a superficial attempt to mask the underlying issues.In summary, my time as a Project Manager at Google left me thoroughly disappointed. I had hoped for a fulfilling and innovative experience, but it turned out to be a stressful and disheartening ordeal. If you value work-life balance and a supportive work culture, I would advise looking elsewhere.

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Productive and good place

Engineer (Former Employee) - Palo Alto, CA - September 17, 2023

Productive and good place, highly recommend the leadership team and the work culture. They are a tech company with emphasis on ownership culture which makes unique

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Positive experience

VP of Operations (Former Employee) - New York, NY - September 16, 2023

Absolutely stunning opportunity, to grow and network with top of the line managers from all over the world. Friendly enviroment and great HR make huge difference.

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Productive

engineer (Former Employee) - usa - September 15, 2023

Flexible, productive and short working hours. Good for students as a way to get some allowance for their own spending. Contract can be extended till you graduate.

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Productive and efficient

Data Entry (Former Employee) - Miami, FL - September 14, 2023

Great place to work, chief of staff superb, good perks, possibility of growth, competitive but positive ambience, good entry in your curriculum, great all in all

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Great pay/benefits, culture was overall good but tech can be risky

Senior Recruiter (Former Employee) - Remote - September 14, 2023

Flexible hoursLearned about about tech industryMiddle management was great, C-suite was less desirableCulture was supportive on immediate team, but broader company perspective and inclusivity was less desirableHardest part was feeling the need to fake itBest part was pay and benefits