Google contracted Job Offer - is it worth it?
Mar 5, 2020
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I’m in programmatic with one of the bigger ad networks. But was recently poached by a recruiter to work for Google as their ad ops manager under the GPSE team and its a 12-mth contract, with possible extension.
I’ve always wanted to work in Google but is the leap worth it for a contract job?
I’m based in Singapore.
#programmatic #adops #google
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Googles offer is about 10% higher only. But this is Singapore, we get lowballed like mad here even for top companies.
In regards to moving from TVC to FTE, it is rare so don't count on it. However, it's not impossible. The people who actually do it are temps though.
You may NOT be converted. In this environment, you likely will not. Why? Headcount is being tightened at companies like Google. And you have to compete with internal FTE employees looking to transfer.
It’s upsetting to see so many contractors hopeful of conversion. It is dependent on variables over which you have zero control. You can work hard and do your best but you can’t produce headcount where it doesn’t exist nor can you guarantee contractor bias won’t exist when you’re up against FTEs. Never take a contract expecting to convert. A responsible hiring manager will tell you the truth about headcount, but few do because they themselves don’t know as it changes from quarter to quarter.
FB does the same things. But, they are better at hiding it and it doesn't show until you start asking questions, asking for things you see FTE recieve, asking for fair treatment, and even if you ask for proper attention from subject matter experts.
Fuck FB and Google contracts. They need to put up and give FTE status or shutup.