Google MTV vs Seattle

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LGFK11

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LGFK11
Jan 25 12 Comments

I'm a new grad joining Google and I'm currently choosing my location. I really want to try Google MTV because I've heard the office is great and frankly, I kind of just want to see how Silicon Valley really is. I feel like it would also be nice if I want to join a startup in a few years. Alternatively, I like the idea of Seattle because it seems like a fun city that has a good balance of all things, and also slightly lower COL so maybe my money will go farther.

Is MTV/Silicon Valley really worth the experience? How nice is Google HQ? Is all that worth it over Seattle? What's a better place to start my career?

I'm thinking I could do MTV for a few years and decide to either go to Seattle or join some startup. But I'd really appreciate any advice on this. I will also say that I know the compensation packages vary based on location but here's what my research indicates:

Google MTV: 142k base + 15%
Google Seattle: 127k base + 15%

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    LarryElly

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    LarryElly
    I used to work at Goog. MTV is the place to be. That is where all the decisions get made and where most oppts are located. Google is still very office centric, unfortunately. Smaller offices have better food though. When you have to feed 15,000 people, you are getting college cafeteria food... probably not the biggest problem in the world though.
    Jan 25 9
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    NoTechBros

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    NoTechBros
    Do Seattle. I lived in Bay Area and Seattle, with no income tax in Seattle you actually come around near the same net as you would in the bay. Tbh when I was in mtv, it’s just suburbs and families, very unmotivating for me. Sf office is really nice though and sf the city is cool, but if you have to commute it takes years off your life. I felt burnt out end of the week. Hence why I relocated to nyc.
    Jan 25 1
    • Amazon
      LGFK11

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      LGFK11
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      Yeah the commute does sound unbearable. How is the Seattle office? I heard it's mostly GCP and I haven't heard the best things about that org
      Jan 27