Initial comp was great; refreshes are harder to get and you have no leverage
Very fragmented; too many product areas; lots of bureaucracy.
I asked the Google recruiter to postpone my start date for a few weeks, but was told there are no start dates available in August and September and I can only start in October. I was a little surprised because typically companies want new employees to start as soon as possible. Is this this normal? ...Read more
I'm about to join Google in Feb. Now I'm a little hesitated as I have my Walmart stocks vested in mid March. Should I defer my start date and wait for my next vest? Walmart vesting cycle is once per year btw. Any cons for joining Google in March? #google
Hello I just heard from my recruiter that I was approved for HC and they are working on giving me an offer. Is 6-8 weeks off between last day at apple and start date at google a reasonable time frame? Also, given holiday schedule and performance review schedules, do you have any recommended start d...Read more
Recently got offer for google but don't want to start until like Feb-March next year. Want to take some time off before I start. Is google usually flexible with start date or is there a chance that they might take my offer back? Thx in advance. #tech #google #googleoffer #googlestartdate #noogler
Hey guys, i got an offer from Google in early August, and the start date was originally set to mid-October. But there was some delay in my visa transfer and i can only join in mid November now. The HM reached out earlier asking about the transfer progress and i told him about this, as well as the r...Read more
Hi, My friend got an offer from Google around 2 months ago and his start date is April but he wants to postpone it as late as October. He thinks it might backfire to ask the recruiter, so do you think he can postpone the start date? he is okay if his offer gets withdrawn as part of batch cancellati...Read more
Just heard I have an offer from Google. Question here is when should I make my start date for. The team at my current gig are getting laid off on Sept 30, if I were to stay until that date I’d receive 3.5 mo severance. How should I approach this subject with recruiter during this part of the proce...Read more
I am signing an offer with Google and discussing a start date with the HM today. Is it reasonable to ask to start in 5 weeks (3 week notice + 2 week break)? Is 5 weeks too long? Google is my dream and I’m just really excited and paranoid at the same time. L4 YOE: 2 TC: 250k #google
Hi Blind! I have a Google start date approaching but have been hearing a lot about Google layoffs and support check in for nooglers…. Considering postponing the start date as much as possible but I know my new manager needs people 🙃 Do you know what will happen if I ask to postpone the start date ...Read more
Recruiter said google starting date are in Mondays. I cannot join until December. Will this impact first year refresh? I read some old posts regarding how later month can possibly affect your refresh schedule. Some people need to wait 2 years, some just a bit over 1 year. How does this work? Ot...Read more
Accepted a google offer and recruiter is asking start date. Heard a rumor new hire join in Jan won’t get refresh in the year after. Is it true? Should I join in December instead? Tc: 302k #tech #Google
Have a job offer to go to Google. Leaving Databricks after 2+ amazing years because I recently had a child and want to focus on being a father. I’m not scared of layoffs, but am afraid of getting my offer rescinded. When’s the best time to start and what are the chances of a rescinded offer? I woul...Read more
Can you start any day at Google? Does it depend on your office and function? Expecting an offer Tc=$0
I’ve passed the on-site loop and team selection and will receive offer from google seattle next week. I have a stock vest in amazon on July 15. My question is, once I get the google offer can I delay my start date all the way to mid July? Recruiter told me initially the offer (if I got one) was goo...Read more
I recently got a HC approval and am going through team matching. But I can't start for the next 5 months or so due to parental leave. How flexible is Google in terms of start date once I get a team match and an offer? Are they likely to ask me to go through team match later, or are teams usually ok...Read more
What is the latest 2018 date one can join google so that one can be eligible for a full year bonus/rsu/perf review at the end of 2019?
Is it recommended to start @ Google in December 2019 vs. January 2020? How does it affect refreshers and bonus payout cycles?
I received an offer letter from Google and it says start month as October, Can I delay my start month to December ? Just wanting to keep extra buffer to ensure my visa related stuff at current employer gets completed. Is it possible to extend start date post acceptance of offer? Thanks in advance...Read more
Got an offer from Google. Will I be eligible to get a refresher in 2023 If I set my start date in December? Another option is January. Recruiter isn't clear about it and says like the process changed and it's now some date next spring. Is it true or bs? old tc: 250 new tc: 370
Contemplating starting around July 1st but am flexible to join a couple days either side. How will performance evaluations be affected if I spend less than 6 months in the role? And any impact on performance bonus?