A young woman I know recently left a toxic living situation and has been living in a van. I'm trying to find a regular facilities job for her at Facebook or Google HQ, such as receptionist, working in the cafes, or similar. Just having regular access to a shower and free food would be a game changer and also help her save money. I know where to find the facilities jobs at FB, but not Google. I'm guessing that Google uses separate staffing companies like Facebook does, but I don't know which ones. Can anyone help me out with this? She is a hard worker, with 2+ years experience in food service and hospitality. ETA: In case it wasn't clear from this post, I am asking for the websites which post facilities jobs for Google. Facebook uses Flagship Culinary for cafes and Allied Universal for receptionists/security. Similarly, I want to know what Google uses so she can submit an application.
Unpopular opinion: tech companies should not be seen as charity. There’s systems in place for people in her situation. Just saying. Not trying to be rude, just logical. People lose their jobs all the time. A large percentage of hard working people in California are living in their cars as we speak and holding a full time job. I don’t think we can just invite/get them a job at tech facilities just so they can leverage the amenities. As I said. Unpopular opinion.
Explain networking
Networking is great to find the next step, but if this girl’s quality of life is hinging on a Google or FB interview just so she can use the amenities provided, I think that’s wrong. Wrong because it’s putting her in a worse position than before if she doesn’t get the job, and wrong because tech companies shouldn’t be seen as charity. I get the compassion of OP, I really do. It’s a sad situation. But I’d urge the person to look into unemployment and welfare and government assistance first to get her on her feet. Then pursue networking avenues and jobs. Again, unpopular opinion. But that’s okay, not everyone has to agree
I hope she gets the job. Honestly it shows how deeply entitled engineers have become. They want to squeeze every bit out of the company, discuss every last benefit, share referrals for each other and believe they have every right to and want to “time their promotions” etc so they get the most out of the most. They also complain about the food. And anyone else who wants to use the benefits too is treated as if she wants a handout. That is so sick. Is that because she is not an engineer? Honestly if we fired a lot of the swe s you wouldn’t even know but if the janitors did not turn up you would know in an hour.
hi there. Are you in Google REWs?
Bumping this, OP you’re an amazing human