Google is a fascinating place. From what I gather, it used to be Valve-like back in the time when Google-culture was established. It was pretty much open allocation. You worked on what was interesting to you, and as long as you were achieving something, you were in good graces. Back then, I can see why people would get emotionally invested in such a place. Now it's just another corporation.
The problem, in the past couple years, is that it became a place where if you have an unethical manager, you're just screwed. He'll burn you before you can serve your 18 months and get away. But it seems pretty clear that if you get a good manager, Google is a pretty great place to work.
The problem, in the past couple years, is that it became a place where if you have an unethical manager, you're just screwed. He'll burn you before you can serve your 18 months and get away. But it seems pretty clear that if you get a good manager, Google is a pretty great place to work.