Google Discussions

Is it worth it to leave a current FTE perm role to work for Google as a freelancing EP, 6+ contract w possible extensions pending budget, performance, fit etc? Debating the massive brand name, pay, and experience… more

What is your firm, level and raise that you got this year? Just curious because Google deferred compensation changes until March next year. Inspire us!

Hi Googlers, I'm working towards the Explorers Grand Slam (7 tallest summits on each continent, and reaching the last degree of the North and South poles).

I'm doing the challenge to raise money for the bone cancer re… more

CTR, contracts and department overhaul

our marketing dept is undergoing a complete overhaul. under old leadership, a $75k 12-mo contract was signed to a marketing group that handles our SEO, blog and e… more

I have an offer for an L3 in finance at the Austin campus. I’m a senior in my current role which I’m inferring is an L5 at Google? I’m curious about the WLB, the Austin Campus, and general promotion timelines on … more

Hello all, I'm currently in final rounds with Google and TikTok, plus potentially Meta and Blackstone for similar Analyst positions in different business functions. I have 1YOE experience as an L4 BA in Amazon with… more

For any folks who recently went through H-1B transfer from Deloitte to Google, does the Deloitte BAL law firm processing your case raise any considerations? Thanks in advance for your inputs!

Offer received, pending on promo/process
Product Manager here. I’m happy at my current post but career progress is extremely slow. I’m now being considered for promotion but there are no indications of what I can expect.

I hav… more

If I’m joining at L4, how long before I can express interest to be considered for promotion to L5 - I understand I have a lot to learn, just asking as an FYI.
How do promotions work at Google - is it a… more

Career/compensation progression at Accenture vs Google. Same city, same starting level (consultant at accenture)Setting aside Google’s equity portion as that’s great, how does career progression fare … more

Career/compensation progression at Accenture vs Google. Same city, same starting level (consultant at accenture)Setting aside Google’s equity portion as that’s great, how does career progression fare … more

Google TAM - 2nd attempt after a year

Hey peeps, wanted to know is there anyone who tried for 2nd time to get a job in Google (for any role). Would like to know in 2nd attempt do they raise the interview bar or ask more… more

Google TAM - 2nd attempt after a year

Hey peeps, wanted to know is there anyone who tried for 2nd time to get a job in Google (for any role). Would like to know in 2nd attempt do they raise the interview bar or ask more… more

Advice needed! Currently work for a holding company/agency. Have about 5 YOE, and have two potential offers:

Option 1 - In house at Goldman Sachs, 14% raise from current salary. I want to make the move in house, a… more

Hi Googlers! I am curious if y’all could help. After 1.5 yrs at AWS, I’m so discouraged from being under hired and making 100k less than my peers. I have hit every goal and metric with good reviews. I… more

I am completing Noogler period this month.
I joined in January with 3-4 years of experience and Google offered me L3 Level and despite having other offers in hand, Google didn’t negotiate. And since Google w… more

Just quit consulting 9 months ago for a tech company (think PayPal/square). Got 110% pay increase (RSUs jumped) and I work 10-4 and my manager is insanely supportive (I was only here for 1 month of pe… more

Just curious if there is any concept of college graduation batch/ previous work ex parity at Google?
People who are 3-4 years late graduate than me, without any Post Grad degree are at same level as me now p… more

I got admitted to a top 10 MS program in the US. I'm currently at Google in India and doing well, due for a promotion. Will the masters upset the course of my career if I pursue it? Will it be eas… more

Got an offer from Google, which is less than my current comp (2nd yr AP at McK). Don't have any counter offer yet. Tips on how to negotiate a higher number?
They keep telling me the California law that i… more

Got an offer from Google, which is less than my current comp (2nd yr AP at McK). Don't have any counter offer yet. Tips on how to negotiate a higher number?
They keep telling me the California law that i… more

Got an offer from Google, which is less than my current comp. Don't have any counter offer yet. Tips on how to negotiate a higher number?
They keep telling me the California law that it is against law t… more

I've gotten offers from Google and Facebook. Currently at Amazon and on track to promotion within the next quarter. TCs here. Google L5: $380K. Facebook E5: $400K. Current Amazon L5: $300k. Help m… more

Feeling so grateful to work for a company that cares about and rewards its people. Just got the comp changes for 2021. $40k raise in a non promo year, and will be making nearly 300k by age 30.

If the… more

I've recently gotten a promotion at Google and I'm so grateful to be moving upward during this time, but it's made impossible for me to spend time with my family. Is there any way to speak… more

Would it make sense to wait for a promotion next year from Strategy Manager to Senior Manager before applying to Google with 12 YOE or Google doesn’t really bother about external titles? Want to consi… more

Please forgive my ignorance. I am an immigrant and not well versed with the commonly used vocabulary. Want to know who do people refer to as “blue” people. Also, I thought brown referred to people who… more

Passed the in-person with Google and they have had me on hold for team matching now for 5+ months. In that time, I've gotten promoted and a 30k raise. How /when should I bring this up?

I'm an S&O SC, a super high performer who got screwed over Manager promotion though I had Promotion Year set at 2019! Am talking with Strategy& for SA, and Google for S&O Lead. Which o… more

Passed all the interviews but Google is now asking for promotion history - is this common? If not, what might be the meaning of this?

Where does L5 / "S&O lead" sit in hierarchy at Google. I'm an S&O SC at Deloitte, up for promotion (almost certain) to manager in the next few months. Does this sound like a good… more