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- Noogler question Joining Google soon. I was asked to pick my preferences for new equipment. There were two kinds (ultraportable vs high performing) for each platform (chromebook, macbook, windows). Since my work will involve iOS, naturally I picked high performing macbook. But I’m curious about the chromebook optio
- link WFH Noogler STRUGGLING I've been at Google for 5 months now (since May), the imposter syndrome is still here. The first three months, my team put me on a feature that a coworker held my hand through. Now I'm fixing bugs that don't really teach me about the system. Motivation to work through the day is not there. I feel li
- Noogler swag Started at Google last week but didn’t get my noogler hat. @Nooglers! When did you get your swag? Old TC: $300K New TC: $410K
- Noogler Goodies I joined Google India 2 weeks ago as L4 (not as new grad). Didn't receive any gifts, ONLY laptop to be exact. Do they not give goodies in virtual onboarding or what? Not being greedy, but it is a bit excitement of receiving Welcome goodies, and I wished to get that Noogler Hat.
- vote Noogler question Joining google next week as L4. I understand there is gonna be at least 4 weeks before I start working with my team. My team uses Java and I have 0 experience . Do you guys think I should use next 4 weeks to learn Java . Will that help me after I start working with the team ? TC: 290k #noogler
- vote < 8 month noogler(?) on pip 🥺 Hi, Long story short, I am a self-taught Software Engineer. I got into Google purely through pounding leetcode to the point of getting good at coding competitions. While grinding leetcode for 4 years I worked at a few small < 8 people companies to “build my resume” but didn’t learn anything at a
- Make me a Noogler plz FYI: it's a serious ask of a referral. Need to proceed asap. I'll wear the Noogler hat on every meeting until I get a promotion. I use Google stock Android on a Pixel device and allow Google to collect as much data as possible. I've spent countless hours on LC and it's the #1 goal of my life. I hav
- Noogler Swag What are few cool Noogler swags at Google?
- Noogler I have orientation in a couple of weeks and have a few questions around performance. How are expectations like CME or EE determined / measured? Do you set KPI's? How do you determine / set them? How do you show you're ready for a higher level? L4 / 240 / 3 yoe
- Noogler question Those who recently joined at google how do you feel about the remote onboarding and trainings ? Is there a noogler community inside google ? TC- 245k
- link Noogler Chat Have an offer from Google ? Joined as a Noogler recently ? https://us.teamblind.com/g/LV_oE4DitiA Note: Open the link in a browser. Won’t work when clicked within blind. 🤷 #google
- Noogler Onboarding Kit Joined Google india last week, have just received laptop, when will I recieve noogler cap and other goodies. Comp: YOE:7 TC: 65L
- Noogler swag I just found out that someone posted their Noogler kit which is pretty cool. Is this kit given to every Noogler joining in the US? #noogler
- Noogler Experience I’m starting at G soon, wondering what to expect during the onboarding period before I start doing real work with my team. Is it pretty intensive onboarding or fairly relaxed? When will I start doing real work? TC: 500k
- Noogler L5 Offer Feedback Cleared Google L5 Recruiter is not negotiating at all. This is the final offer: Base: 185k RSU: 575k front loaded SignOn: 30k Bonus: 15% Location: Sunnyvale 1st year TC: 433k (including signOn) 2nd year TC: 403k Is this really a max offer without any competing offer? I do not have any competing
- Noogler goodies india I am joining gcp india on 2nd August 2021. Have just received a laptop and security keys. What all noogler goodies can I expect and when? Also what all should I buy from 1000 dollars? Can I get iPhone once I start? Google Bangalore office L3 Tc - 22 base 44k stocks (33 percent in first year) 15 perc
- Nooglers I know many people who went to google and changed their titles to “Noogler” (as opposed to SWE) on LinkedIn. Is this somehow enforced for new hires at G?
- Noogler orientation 1) If your office is not the one where you are attending orientation, I know the 2nd and 3rd week are remote to do a project. Can you opt to do a solo project or do you have to work with people remote? 2) Are there "team-building" activities? That is, cringy icebreaking games? I hope not.
- Noogler , Stressed of my manager I just joined google recently as Senior software engineer , Unfortunately my manager is always aggressive , stressed and she loves micromanagement. This is unfortunately not the kind of experience I was expecting at Google after one month of finishing my orientation. I have 10+ years of experience
- Google Noogler laptop Seems I can select MacBook 13 inch or 16 inch. I believe 13 inch would be M1 and 16 would be old chipset? Sad to choose a lousy 16 inch... Any idea what they are handing out at the moment? Also, is it default to get desktop as well?
- vote Noogler laptop pick Starting at Google soon and have to pick my equipment. The on boarding guide strongly pushes me to pick the Google Pixelbook, but I’m hesitant to pick that one for a few reasons: 1. Everyone else on the team I’m joining uses Mac or Windows, and I know how sometimes it’s a pain to ramp people up wh
- Noogler Orientation Would people recommend getting a rental car for Noogler orientation in Mountain View or just using Uber/gBus? How hard is it to find parking on the Google campus?
- Noogler RTO date for people who joined google during work from home: do we return to office on sep 1? i thought they were going to give 90 day notice before needing to return to office but sep 1 is less than 90 days away tc: 250k yoe: 3
- Noogler tips I will be starting as t4 soon. Are there any major pitfalls that I need to avoid or things that I need to actively seek out to have good start to my google career?
- Noogler Pixelbook Starting with Google in 2 weeks on May 17th in Seattle. I have to fill the form for laptop. I am thinking of picking a Pixelbook given all development is done remotely! Do they give Pixelbook 2 or Pixelbook Go these days? I would like to connect it to an external monitor that I have and do the work!
- Noogler perf/grad and internal transfer Hi I’m a Noogler just joined a few weeks ago. I heard the first perf/grad will be end of August. Is it possible to get a CME and do internal transfer right after? My current team is not doing great so I really wanna transfer asap. Any advice would help thanks
- Noogler refresh If joining Google in 2017, when will first refresh grant happen?
- vote Noogler laptop recommendation Currently use MacBook Pro 16inch at work but also used Windows before that so no strong preference. Got following choices for noogler laptop. Is there any merit provided to encourage employees to pick Pixelbook? Recommendation appreciated! #noogler #laptop #google
- vote Nooglers, when to relocate? Just signed my offer letter, it says something along the line that google is okay with me not working in bay for now, but will tell me when they need me in the office and it’s a 90 day notice. So currently the back to office date is 10/18, but likely to be pushed back. Should I relocate prior to the
- Noogler new joiner process! Hi all! I've signed the offer, the background check is complete, selected my equipment, started relocation planning and have my start date. Are there any additional approvals or steps to the process? #google #noogler Current TC: 🥜 🥜
- Advice to Nooglers Current Googlers and Xooglers, do you have any advice to new Googlers (who do have substantial experience prior to joining G including having worked at other FAANG) on how to get up to speed as quickly as possible at the company (specifically Software Eng. orgs) to feel like you’re contributing and
- Noogler Orientation Dec 2021 I just signed my offer this week and am looking to submit documents for my background check, immigration etc over the weekend. I read that I would be eligible for stock refreshers in 2022 only if I join in 2021. What's the last date of the year that I can join given orientations happen on Mondays? I
- Noogler laptop preference Just accepted my offer at Google and starting in a few weeks (nontech). I’m leaning toward choosing the Macbook Air over Chromebook. Will I get a brand new laptop, or is there a chance I get an older model (ex. 2017 or 2018 Air)? Separately, for the Chromebook option, have people been getting Pixel
- Best advice for Nooglers Whats the best advice you got for Nooglers ? I've read stuff online. They are mostly outdated. Need to get a feel of how things are now.
- Noogler equipment India I'm joining Google India in the next few weeks. I was asked to submit my equipment preference today but to my surprise it only included preference for a laptop (chose macbook pro). Does google not provide a headset and phone for remote starters? I was at FB earlier and the least that was provided wa
- July Nooglers We have lost 15% of equity value which caused big dent on the TC. For some of us,TC is now approx same as in the prev company.. Does Google fix this gap in the next perf cycle? Or at least does Google take this into account in the next refresh?
- Noogler questions TC: 170k 1. On average, how long does it take to walk from one side of MTV campus to another? Is it common to have meetings that require you to have a car inside campus. I’m commuting. 2. What laptops do engineers normally use. The pixel book seems really light weight but I’m more used to a MacBoo
- Noogler laptop replacement policy Hello, I am set to join Google and got a non-Pixel chromebook. The laptop just looks meh. Strangely, the charger is of a different company. I know the Pixelbooks might not be in stock but can I ask for replacement after my onboarding? May be I can get a Pixelbook/Pixelbook go (or a promise to get i
- Chromebook for Noogler I am going to start working at google soon and looks like I would be given a chromebook to work on .. I am comfortable and absolutely love Mac . How is chromebook compared to Mac ?
- Noogler choosing between Austin, Houston, Dallas Are the amenities in the Dallas and the Houston offices, are they comparable at ALL to the Austin campus? I've been saving for a home and can definitely afford an actually nice place in either city. Austin is so unimpressive, expensive, and crusty that the only reason I'd live there is the experienc
- Tips for Noogler? Joining Google next week as L6 IC. What worked for you and what didn't there? What are your general tips for someone to be successful in short and long term in Google? 470K new TC, 12 yoe. Current 410K.
- Covid nooglers — how long to receive equipment? First day is today. But my equipment isn’t here. How long from selecting equipment preference did you have to wait until equipment arrived? Am I gonna be PEP’d? #google
- Noogler Orientation Hey y'alls, I'm joining Google tomorrow as an L3 SWE-SRE. Any last minute tips for orientation and beyond? I'd like to get off to a good start 😀
- Cost of moving(Noogler) Hey guys, I'm moving from Garland to mountain view. It's a fair distance to move. I was considering the cash out option(8400 pre tax). What's better cashing out or doing some combo of say furniture reimbursement, car shipping and allowance. Any advice would be appreciated . This is for Google. T
- Healthcare coverage for nooglers I'm going to start on December 17. Wondering how Google handles the health care coverage for nooglers. At Facebook, the candidate is eligible for coverage starting on day 1 of the month irrespective of the exact joining date. So, will Google take care of the healthcare for Dec 1-16, or do I need to
- Noogler advice? Googlers, what is one thing you wish you knew when you first started at the company? I am about to start soon (engineering manager).
- vote Google Laptop choice-Noogler Which one do program managers and non technical folks select for their laptop preference at Google. In the link provided they have recommended pixel book or similar, but have Mac book air, Lenono X1 Yoga, Lenova X1 Carbon and Lenovo P53. #Laptop
- Noogler getting equipment from “stuff” I see that there are prices associated with items. Who pays them? Will my manager be notified if I “submit order” to get WFH equipments? It seems like new employees can use 1000 Usd for WFH stuff within 90 days of hiring. Is this relevant here? #Noogler #google #workfromhome #perks#software #engin
- Top tips for Nooglers Joining in a few weeks as a senior ML role. Any tips would be appreciated
- Noogler 2022 refresher cutoff Do I gotta join by October? Or is my earliest refresher gonna be 2023