TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin

Is Google no longer the dream company it used to be?

This has become a common discussion topic in my friend circle when we think about switching jobs. Earlier Google used to be number one choice for many, but now due to layoffs and the hear-say about toxic work culture in google cloud things are changing and people are preferring other companies. Is it the same for you as well ? has your perception of Google changing too? Is google loosing both the cloud and AI battle? @google

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PerkyNoodle
PerkyNoodle
Gojek10mo

It appears that way but to be honest, It's just a phase. It'll go away. Whether we accept it or not, Google dominates the internet and it will continue to do so for the next 50 years. The reason for Google's bad image right now is over hiring, repeated layoffs and an irresistible need to please their investors.

But, this will settle down eventually. People still like to carry the tag that they've worked at Google. Also, Google is still an attractive employer for freshers.

The FAANG prestige may soon fade away. But Google as a company will continue to attract top talents anyways.

WobblyWaffle
WobblyWaffle

50 years is definitely a stretch. I think things will start to change in the next decade.

SleepyBanana
SleepyBanana

Still a dream of many, including me :)

SillyWalrus
SillyWalrus

what are the other options?

TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin
Uber10mo

Not saying that Google is bad, just saying that its no longer the first preference. Like earlier HR’s used to lowball using the brand name but now people aren’t going to fall for it as much as they did earlier.

GroovyWaffle
GroovyWaffle

What matters is what you work on at Google. Especially now given the hiring bar is lowered.

QuirkyQuokka
QuirkyQuokka

What makes you think that the hiring bar has been lowered? Just curious.

DizzyMuffin
DizzyMuffin
InMobi10mo

A big ship takes time to sink. Yes, Google may not be the 'best' anymore. That's because as a company their outlook due to AI has changed.

They own Gmail, Android, YouTube : massive distribution which no other product comes even close to in their respective categories.

Google will last another 20-25 years (our working lifetime) easily, but several other niche players will come up.

TwirlyMuffin
TwirlyMuffin
Uber10mo

Why is there no edit option in grapevine or am I missing something ?

DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama
Atlys10mo

Kisi company ko apna baap mat banao. Woh mut ke Chala jayega!
Time and time again, we have known, when given more power without accountability, people/companies think of themselves as God.

FAANG is famous for low balling you or hiring you at lower level simply bcoz people know its a good org and are willing to come desperately! Take away that desperation and focus on delivering impact and you'll soon find great companies which are better in most aspects than google

SillyPancake
SillyPancake

While the notion has changed, Earlier it was a notion that Only FANG companies you will get good opportunity
but
seems out Google and other FANG companies is not the only place where cool work is happening

SqueakyKoala
SqueakyKoala

The thing with big tech before the whole COVID scenario was they were all safe jobs almost like a sarkari one - of course if you performed too badly then only people used to be laid off - and in some cases even then not. Incompetent people used to be transferred internally or similar. But now due to over hiring that has changed, and hence this perception. Be it any private job - startup or big tech or mid size - there will never be a job security of what it was when engineering and STEM fields were a niche. There is too much oversupply now in those along with marketing, design, sales - any domain.

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Is Google still a big deal?

My friend got an offer from Google and he also landed offers from LinkedIn, Meesho, Amazon and a few more.

Is google still a big deal like it was 5-10 years back? Or is everything stagnant and full of politics inside Google?

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What's happening in Google?

Every other person I see on Linkedin/Fb is joining Google. Can anyone from inside shed some light here? How's the work culture and quality of life?

Reminded me of the good old days when everyone was joining Amazon.

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Google is on a hiring spree. But they have reduced their compensation and are also lowballing massively.

user

People who join google tend to post more, the reason why you see more google posts.

user

Yeah my Linkindin feedback has someone joining google every now then with increased frequency. I try applying th...