Pros
The usual free food, healthcare, nice office compared to other offices, Happy hours on Thursdays, massage, equity, gym.
Cons
Having spent quite a few years working across various teams at Google, I've encountered a range of managers, but I must admit, the current situation is rather unique. There's this manager who joined us from Meta, and since their arrival, things have taken a rather frustrating turn. The whole vibe has shifted towards this silent but noticeable micromanagement style. Sadly, this has driven some of our team members to decide to leave the company. It's a bit like a lottery here – you might end up in a team with a fantastic manager, but in the case of the Accelerated Growth team, well, let's just say we've hit a rough patch. You see, the leader of our team happens to be an old colleague of the team director from Meta. This dynamic seems to grant them a bit too much leeway, enabling some rather manipulative behaviors to go unchecked. Imagine having one-on-one meetings where you're made to feel like everything you do is wrong and your worth is questioned. Meeting targets? That's hardly the concern, it seems. You're kind of made to feel like the lone ranger, and it's disheartening. This sort of subtle bullying has driven some great folks to leave what they once considered their dream job. Interestingly, it's not just a one-off thing. A bunch of us have noticed this disturbing pattern and tried to raise the flag with HR. But, well, it's like our voices are falling on deaf ears – they don't seem to grasp the seriousness of the situation. The manager, by the way, seems to have a Jekyll-and-Hyde thing going on. One persona when others are around, and then this totally different one in those one-on-one meetings behind closed doors. There's been some pretty personal bullying too, which is just disheartening. Now, about the whole job itself – it's a bit of a strange deal. We're supposed to be these "product specialists," but honestly, there's a complete lack of training when you join the team. Day in, day out, it feels like we're in this mad dash to chase customers and hope they'll throw more money our way. Yet, we're expected to pretend like we're experts on the products, even though we've been left in the dark. It's starting to feel like we've become this sort of fancy call center, and the stress is just off the charts. Sadly, that distinct "Googlyness" that used to define us seems to have faded away here. Oh, and let's not even get started on the compensation. It's definitely not keeping up with the times. My journey here at Google, which started with so much excitement, has now turned into something really draining. So, if you're considering joining this particular team for a Nordic language, I'm here waving a bright red warning flag – steer clear. Seriously, consider yourself warned! By the way, your typical day here involves a whole lot of customer chasing, with fingers crossed that they'll open up their wallets a bit more. You kind of have to put on a show like you're the product guru, even though there's been zero training on that front. In essence, it's like an overhyped call center scenario.