My first week of work for Google is now over and what a week it has been. It’s frustrating in a way because I’ve learned about so many cool and interesting (to geeks) things and yet I’m not supposed to talk about them. <sigh> C’est la vie!
So what can I say? It’s a great place to work! The people are all excellent and very friendly. We’re given top-notch equipment to work with. We’re fed very well — an average Googler puts on 15 pounds upon starting work here. Did you know that Googlers consume 500 lbs (227 kg) of cerial every day? The benefits range from the small to the large, but it’s all very thoughtful and very, very appreciated.
While I was interviewing, I was told, “Most people, when they have problems they are trying to solve, will go to Google and do a search. Somebody has had that problem before. At Google, though, we have problems that nobody has ever seen before.”
He was right! It’s humbling to work here. I feel very small, and that’s only after one week.
Sounds like everything is a new experience and thrilling (for geeks)
I watched Oprah today and she had a bit about Google and it being the best place to work……..lucky you! They also said google has 1300 resume’s come in each day….Sounds like this is going to be a wonderful experience!
Did you click on the magazine picture and read the article? It’s interesting.
Hey Brian,
Go easy on the free cereal! Fifteen pounds of froot loop weight won’t be good for your volleyball game
Am enjoying reading your blog. Good luck with your adventure!
Shari
Yes I did…..I hadn’t realized I could open it until last night.