If Google ever asks you if you'd like to work for them,

[Shrubwise]

You should answer "HELL YES!"


Ever want to take a look inside Google?

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google01.gif



http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google02.jpg

Google solar array at their Mountain
View, California world headquarters

Today, Google employs approximately
20,200 people around the world, receiving
a resume every 25 seconds from eager
job-seekers, hiring an average of nine new
employees a day.

A full-size replica of Virgin Atlantic's
Spaceship One (space tourist vehicle)
hangs in the reception area.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google03.jpg

Exercise Facilities
============================

To work off the pounds, and the stress . . .

Google has its own state-of-the-art gym
offering supervised weight-training and a
host of exercise machines, rowing
machines, lockers, shower rooms and
two swim-in-place wave pools.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google04.jpg

Other perks include free haircuts, dry
cleaning and laundry, child care, car
services, chiropractors and five on-site
doctors available for employee care and
periodic check-ups, all free of charge.

Perhaps the most unusual bonus of all -
employees can bring their dogs to work
with them and keep the four-legged
canine in their offices.

We already know that working for Google
has certain advantages but, believe me,
this giant of a search engine takes the
welfare of its employees seriously as
shown by this decompression (stress)
capsule that is impermeable to sound
and light.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google05.jpg

Stress Capsule


Moving around the complex
=======================

A slide allows quick access from different
floors. There are also poles available
between floors which are similar to the
ones used in fire stations.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google06.jpg

Food on site
===================

Employees can eat all they want for free
from a vast choice of food and drink,
prepared by in-house chefs.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google07.jpg

Typical Google Lunch

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google08.jpg

Cookie selections

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google09.jpg

Work Stations
=====================

Each employee has at least two large screens.
There are 4-6 'Zooglers' per office.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google10.jpg

[Shrubwise]

Innovation
=================

Large wallboards are available just about everywhere
because 'Ideas don't always come when seated in
the office,' says one of Google's managers.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google11.jpg

Leisure Facilities
==========================

Pool tables, video games, etc. are available
in many areas.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google12.jpg

Communication
=============

On each floor, there are private cabin areas
where employees can attend to their personal
matters..

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google13.jpg

Tech Stop
================

Having trouble with your computer?
No problem, bring it to this area where
drinks, fruit and cookies are available
while it is being fixed.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google14.jpg

Health
=====

Professional massage therapists are available.

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google15.jpg

Rest
====

View relaxing aquariums on massage chairs
that you control

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google17.jpg

Ambiance
========

http://www.thefirstruleaboutfightclubisyoudonttalkaboutfi ghtclub.com/images/Google16.jpg

There are many books in this library, even
some about programming!

[naez]

Google is a front company for the military-industrial complex, openly financed by the CIA and NSA. The herd can be easily tracked and managed.

I would not work for such an evil corporate borg whose stated goal is to conquer the internet.

[Shrubwise]

Wrong again, Naez. It's a U.S. law to not sell stress bubbles to evil corporations.

Google is all that is good. I mean look at the cookie selection!

[naez]

and what do you make of Eric Schmidt attending last years bilderberg? Hrmm hrm?

[Shrubwise]

He was there offering some of Google's delicious cookies, of course.

Next.

[Hobby]

Google owners are commies.


GO RED!

[Rilkean]

All of the perks are really all just a way to keep people at work as long as possible. It's all regular cubicle jobs just like any other corporation.

[Slathar]

All of the perks are really all just a way to keep people at work as long as possible. It's all regular cubicle jobs just like any other corporation.

how long did you work there for and what was your position again?

[Ennoia]

how long did you work there for and what was your position again?

My guess is either doggie style or on her knees. :p

[wehrmacht]

Whether Google did or didn't begin as an NSA or CIA front doesn't matter. Once it gets that big, they're going to take control of and regulate it under national security grounds regardless. They've already been caught trying to regulate information hundreds of times by altering video view counts on youtube for videos critical of the federal reserve or Obama and other low level henchmen and teleprompter readers.

Google's main source of revenue is adds. You constantly see them venturing into fields that offer no source of revenue whatsoever. They aren't run like a business, they're run like they're trying to take over everything on the internet whether it's profitable or not.

[Ihealyou]

I work for Google making $55/hr at home! At first I thought it was a scam or something, but it really works! Now I make a full time salary while only working part time! At first I was nervous about working on my own. I didn't even know how to start working for Google at home. But then I made $500 on my first day, and I can make $3000 a week now. I know that some people can make a lot more, but this is enough for me. You guys should check it out!!

[Raavak]

Google exec sparks Egyptian protests (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02/08/corporations-executives-closely-watching-impact-google-executive-egypt/)

[Messianic]

bilderberg

lulz

[Massive Marc]

All of the perks are really all just a way to keep people at work as long as possible. It's all regular cubicle jobs just like any other corporation.

Wrong again !

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll187/naturalazi/facebook%20vs%20google/google-office-photos-16.jpg
http://www.icis.com/blogs/asian-chemical-connections/GoogleZurich-1.jpg
http://www.otto-otto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/design-area-2.jpg
http://business.in.com/media/images/2010/Oct/img_36782_google_head_office.jpg

[Rogean]

wtb job there

[Kuriin]

All of the perks are really all just a way to keep people at work as long as possible. It's all regular cubicle jobs just like any other corporation.


All of the perks are there to keep the employee happy and for them to stay working at Google. It's not about "Oh, work overtime.". It's to make them comfortable because when in high stress environments, people don't work well. That's what Google's mission is all about.

[Massive Marc]

wtb job there

Blizzard is really nice as well.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/06/blizztourmain5.jpg
http://mylifescoop.com/featured-stories/Blizzard-Entertainment-Office.jpg
http://nerdbusiness.com/articles/1102/tech-offices/img/blizzard/l/07.jpg
http://www.officesnapshots.com/wp-content/galleries/blizzardent/b4.jpg
http://www.officesnapshots.com/wp-content/galleries/blizzardent/b10.jpg
http://www.officesnapshots.com/wp-content/galleries/blizzardent/b13.jpg
http://www.officesnapshots.com/wp-content/galleries/blizzardent/b20.jpg

[Knuckle]

i would work for google in a heartbeat if you could access those facilities whenever you want as long as you got your work done

[Ihealyou]

There's an article here (http://techcrunch.com/2009/01/18/why-google-employees-quit/) about why people quit working at Google, and most of them seemed to enjoy their time there. They do work you hard, though. One employee said, "But along with the food came the Google lifestyle: if you were staying for dinner, it better be because you were working afterwards. It was frowned upon to leave right after dinner." It still sounds like a fun place to work, but you won't be playing on the slides all day.

[naez]

I have had my eye on Blizzard for awhile, just have to finish up my degree first. Google I will forever hold grudge for banning me just cause I am blackhat (+ they would review why my adsense was shut down and deny).

[moklianne]

There's an article here (http://techcrunch.com/2009/01/18/why-google-employees-quit/) about why people quit working at Google, and most of them seemed to enjoy their time there. They do work you hard, though. One employee said, "But along with the food came the Google lifestyle: if you were staying for dinner, it better be because you were working afterwards. It was frowned upon to leave right after dinner." It still sounds like a fun place to work, but you won't be playing on the slides all day.

Still better than many current careers in a technology related field. I am expected to work late when asked, which happens more and more since the so called "recession" was the reason half of my team was let go. Yay for donating more time/energy to company...

Even with all of the caveats, Google seems like a dream job.

[Mellyn]

Beautiful pics and excellent perks. Much of the reason for these dates back to the pre-bubble bursting 90's when the only way to attract and keep talent in places like Silicon Valley was to offer such things because everyone else was doing it (you can blame Netscape in many ways for starting this cultural change). Other businesses had to start offering perks to keep up. I am impressed, however, that Google continues to be able to do so. I wonder if it's at every campus or just corporate headquarters?

Not to start a flame war, but I thought this post might also be of interest to the discussion:

http://no2google.wordpress.com/2007/06/24/life-at-google-the-microsoftie-perspective/

I figure it just helps to underscore my belief that the most important relationships you have at work are not w/ your HR person, the slide to the front office, or even the physical therapist at the pool, but w/ your individual manager and teammates. If those relationships suck, it doesn't matter where you work.

my 0.02

~Mellyn