I have a Google TVC offer on hand, supposedly 12+ months, hiring manager said at least 18+months, recruiter said at least 36+months. What is most likely the duration of this contract? I have another FTE offer from another startup, slightly less in salary, but way better benefits, I’m having a hard time choosing…mainly because with the current economy and Google’s plan to lay off 10k…
Take the full time offer. As a TVC you get treated like trash at Google.
For which role?
Not good. Heard this year TVC contracts not refreshing. If layoffs do come, TVCs are gonna be hurt a lot.
This is what I’m afraid of….and the actual 10k lay off hasn’t even happened for Google yet
Where did they mention this? As a TVC, would appreciate any intel on the situation. I've already started looking for jobs
Honestly just go with startup. I'm a TVC here. I passed on a full-time offer to come here and regret it. My team is really nice, good WLB, great projects but I constantly feel like I don't belong here. You'll be excluded from certain meetings and if you're a high performing professional who's looking to influence and lead, find that you're limited in many ways and have to take instructions from FTEs.
Really appreciate the personal take on what’s life like working as a TVC. I’m very torn on passing up on potentially a career altering chance with Google. But the startup offers a very structured way of promotion and potentially career coaching as well. If the economy was better and more staple, I would risk it with Google and get that resume boost. However, the constant reminder that recession is coming and more economical pains ahead, I don’t want to be looking for job 12 months later when the economy is gonna be even worse
Can I ask how long you’ve been there and how come you haven’t moved on to elsewhere?
@OpUs54, appreciate the insight! Similarly I want to explore a new career, the role offered to me is something I’ve never done before. If the US economy is as bad as the news reported to be, then it could be at least 1-2 yrs before the job market begin to rebound, and this TVC role is 12+ months, even tho my recruiter kept telling me renewal is all but guaranteed, I just think the is too huge. On the flip side, it’s just so hard for me to decline the Google role because it’s sorta my dream job, and may be as close as I can be working for Google and put that on my resume.
Hey if you are good enough today for google, you definitely will be in 5 years. Tough choice, be happy with 2 offers- pick one and don’t look back.
@leet2021, appreciate the confidence boost! I am very grateful for the options that I have, just want to make sure I make one that I don’t regret later.
What is tvc?
Temp vendor contractor
Temp vendor contractor. The non-permeant staff