Googlers & Xooglers

What are differences among Product Manager, Product Activation Manager and Product Strategy and Ops at G? Is only Product Manager in the profit center, product management job family?
Thank you! Appreci… more

Hi all! For those with a therapist: how much do you pay out-of-pocket if they’re out-of-network? I’m joining Google soon and my therapist is out-of-network for the gHIP plan. He bills as “Outpatient Behavio… more

How is the work culture and job safety in Google public sector cloud team in general? Safe to join in the current environment?

Hi all,
I’m considering leaving Google as I can’t keep living in Dublin as an AM LCS. I am interviewing for new opportunities in London. I’m in final stages with the below businesses- any feedback woul… more

Hiii all, I need a referral for a google position and it’s literally the perfect one ?
Anyone want to help out ?

Hi all - I've come across a role in Dublin for a Strategy and Operations Program Manager.

From the job description I am particularly interested in the role but finding it hard to decipher the actual role and … more

What's up.

You are currently posting as works at FP&A Manager

Would anyone at Pinterest be willing to put in a referral for me? I'm based in Dublin- and work as an FP&A manager

I’d be very grateful 😊

Hi all! does google provide Personal Travel insurance? Like, if Im an employee in the US and travel to another country for holiday, would I be covered if something happens in that country?

Thanks!

Hi folks! I'm an incoming employee in the US and im being offered 3 choices of health care insurance: Anthem gHIP, Anthem PPO, and Surest PPO. Which one do most folks have / like the best?

I appreciate y… more

For anyone who’s been in interview with Apple, may you share what you wish you prepare beforehand? Or things that you didn’t expect during the interview?

Context: I’m in the 3rd phase of hiring process… more

Hey everyone! I am committed and motivated to make a pivot in my career! In 2023 I went back to college and I have just obtained my Associates Degree in Business Administration! I am also enrolled in … more

Coming from a work history in the wealth management industry in a leadership capacity managing and developing financial advisors while working closely with cross-functional teams and spearheading grow… more

Hi everyone,
I’ll be joining Google in August as a Software Engineer III. I’m currently on an H-1B visa and wanted to ask if Google sponsors and files the I-140 petition. If so, is it appropriate to in… more

how long after a phone screening does the recruiter reach out to let me know whether I get an interview or not?

Is there any harm on responding back to a recruiter who sent one of those “you didn’t get picked for an interview” emails and see if I can introduce myself / network / ask questions about another appl… more

Can remote TVCs truly work anywhere or do they need to be in the city or country of their team? Haven’t asked my team yet (don’t anticipate living elsewhere for an extended period fwiw) because I don’… more

For the Xooglers who were laid off in 2023 & 2024, what advice do you have for those who were impacted this year? What are you up to now? How long were you laid off? What’s your current sentiment … more

I'm a Staff SWE/SRE working with a recruiter in fintech, and am being submitted to roles that are labeled things like "Systems Engineer" and require Python (which I am very proficient in) and Linux administration (wh… more

Would anyone at Google be willing to put in a referral for me? I'm based in Dublin- and work as an FP&A manager

I’d be very grateful 😊

A year ago I was approved for a security analyst position for a new team, but it seems that Google gave up on creating this team right before the offer stage. The recruiter told me that the interview … more

Have a question about comp for new hires. I know you get 38% of your initial equity Y1. But does it vest periodically through the year allowing you to cash out on a monthly basis if desired, or do you… more

What’s the difference between xWF and FTE? I just joined as an xWF. Will the market see me as less Googler because I’m an xWF (even though I act like a FTE)?
Let me know your thoughts about it.

hi, I'm wondering if there's anyone here who can coach me for an interview at Google. I'm feeling a bit discouraged at the moment. I’m genuinely interested in a position at Google, and I h… more

Do you prefer Google Maps or Apple Maps for road trips or finding your destination on vacation? I just had another disaster experience with Apple Maps on my last trip, and I think it's finally tim… more

Can you apply to Google from two different email addresses? A current Googler legit told me that last week and said they did that.

I am currently living in Europe and interviewing for a job in the US (very first step with a recruiter) however I am not able to travel there for some personal reasons. The first round is online but I… more

How is the atmosphere in the NYC office? Do you have a lot of social events ? Is it easy to meet people? Are there clubs / groups for activities ?

Is Google Public Sector role contracting or is it full time with Google. Do they let you go once the contract with client is over?

Posting again just in case, as it’s getting closer to having my application at “assessment passed” for 8 weeks. Has anyone interviewed with the Global Strategic Partnerships team - specially for top p… more

Anyone know if there special discord for xgoogler?

Is working at Google similar to other FAANG cultures or very different? Very new to FAANG/tech

Those who have interviewed before, I’m sure you get tons of good candidates who perform well, but I’m curious how you end up selecting that one candidate from the pool at the end of the day. Is it exp… more

Anyone have any details on the DC office? What perks are available there, are desks assigned or shared workspaces, dog friendly office?

Can you file FMLA over the weekend?

I did my final rounds 2 weeks ago for a contract role (xWF). The 3rd party recruiter as of yesterday said there are still no updates yet.

The Google interviewer gave me his email directly but the recruiter said “… more

Which internal tools/resources do you lose access to after you receive notification of layoff, but before your 60 days (or however many days) elapses? Layoffs are happening in my org this week, and I … more