1.What's the average amount of time one should expect to spend at L4/L5/L6/L7 as a Google PM before you start itching to move internally or leave because you're not going to get promoted? 2. I remember hearing that L5 is the terminal level for SWEs. Is there a terminal level for PMs? 3. Do L5/L6/L7 PMs ever have direct reports? 4. How does one go about identifying good mentors to navigate the org? Is it better to look for mentors that are far removed from your team? 5. How many total PMs are there at G and what's the split by level?
1. L4, maybe 2-3 years. L5, I've seen a lot longer. 2. Yes 3. L6 can but usually not. L7 onwards are manager levels.
what's the terminal level for PMs?
6. But I’ve heard rumors about it lowering to 5.