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Man, I'd love to work for Google..
This year, every single employee will get a salary increase of 10% or more, AND a $1,000 cash holiday bonus.
...of course, the guy who leaked this to the press has swiftly been fired, but still.
good news for investors, as well
smart move, google!!!
Message edited 11/11/2010 1:39:58 PM.
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MrsKS
Thank You St. Gerard.....
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Kerri
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Ive always heard google was a great company to work for....
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
check out their other benefits:
Food
Hungry? Check out our free lunch and dinner – our gourmet chefs create a wide variety of healthy and delicious meals every day. Got the munchies? Google also offers snacks to help satisfy you in between meals.
On-site Doctor
At Google headquarters in Mountain View, California you have the convenience of seeing a doctor on-site. Physical therapy and chiropractic services are also available.
Shuttle Service
Google is pleased to provide its Mountain View employees with free shuttles to several San Francisco, East Bay and South Bay locations.
Financial Planning Classes
Google provides objective and conflict-free financial education classes. The courses are comprehensive and cover a variety of financial topics.
Other On-Site Services
At Google headquarters in Mountain View, you'll find on-site oil change and car wash services, dry cleaning, massage therapy, gym, hair stylist, fitness classes and bike repair.
Other Great Benefits
Halloween & holiday party, health fair, credit union, roller hockey, outdoor volleyball court, discounts for products and local attractions.
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
it's good but apparently not the greatest..
I know a few who actually quit for other jobs...
go figure.
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| Posted 11/11/10 1:46 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
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jilliibabii
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by MrsKS
Ive always heard google was a great company to work for....
Me, too. Are they hiring? I'll do anything!
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LemonHead
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
I have a girlfriend who works there and loves it. She works hard but has done very well for herself.
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Bearcat
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
damn i picked the wrong profession!
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TreAnt427
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
How can they pin that on one person that "leaked" the info?
I'm sure everyone went home and told their spouse. It could have been anyone who spread the word around.
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Andrewz00
Look! I changed it!
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
EXACTLY.... they dont EVER want you to do anything but Google! They have an office right below mine here in the city... you NEVER see them....
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
i know that those things are done for the sake of having the employee working longer/harder
but i'll say this: if more employers gave a fraction of what google does, there would be a lot more people willing to do more in return.
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by TreAnt427
How can they pin that on one person that "leaked" the info?
I'm sure everyone went home and told their spouse. It could have been anyone who spread the word around.
This person leaked it to the media.
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julesrbf
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
A friend of mine works for Google and loves it.
Personally, if my job had any of those amenities, I'd work harder and wouldn't mind being there all the time. As it is right now, I catch flack if I try to go to a doctor's appt during work hours. 
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Ayne11
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
BINGO!
CA does/did this too!
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| Posted 11/11/10 3:14 PM |
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ave1024
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by Ayne11
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
BINGO!
CA does/did this too!
Yup. Forget taking a sick day at Google. Especially when they have the doctor on site.
You work very long hours with Google. Granted you get compensated for it and there is an element of prestige with working for Google.
But it isn't as cracked up as it's made out to be.
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JenMarie
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Link to other benefits
If I could get all of those benefits, I'd certainly be happy to work more. As it is I often work a great deal of "overtime". I love my company, but they don't provide a fraction of the benefits Google does. 100% paid 12 week maternity leave, plus an additional 6 weeks if you're with the company so many years? 25 vacation days for people with 6+ years? Expense $500 for take-out meals when home with your newborn? Sure you can have a few extra hours out of my day!
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
for this alone, Id work long hours there.
Maternity Benefits
Up to 12 weeks off at approximately 100% pay, eligible for an additional 6 weeks if employed at Google for more than 1 year.
Parental Leave (for non-primary caregivers)
Up to 7 weeks off at approximately 100% take-home pay
Take-Out Benefit
To help make things easier, new moms and dads are able to expense up to $500 for take-out meals during the first 3 months that they are home with their new baby.
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| Posted 11/11/10 3:42 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
bingo - its like computer associates...
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| Posted 11/11/10 3:58 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by Ayne11
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
BINGO!
CA does/did this too!
wow - on the same wavelength or what 
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MrsKS
Thank You St. Gerard.....
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by JenMarie
Link to other benefits
If I could get all of those benefits, I'd certainly be happy to work more. As it is I often work a great deal of "overtime". I love my company, but they don't provide a fraction of the benefits Google does. 100% paid 12 week maternity leave, plus an additional 6 weeks if you're with the company so many years? 25 vacation days for people with 6+ years? Expense $500 for take-out meals when home with your newborn? Sure you can have a few extra hours out of my day!
wow the 500 take-out is nice. I don't see that really at all in any companies.
Sure some on the spot amenities they have are meant to keep you working harder or longer... but at least you are getting something for it. My company would love for you to work 24 hours a day, yet they will ONLY pay you for 8 of those hours and of course make you stay a min of 9 hrs per day bc you don't get paid for lunch, even if you work through it. We don't even get overtime, regardless of having to work it.
There's a good and bad to everything; overall I think there are for sure worse companies to work for.....
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
They own you.
And my I get 100% pay for maternity leave for 16 weeks.
There's also paternal leave.
we don't get a stipend for take out food though..That's nice and everything but I think of me working 16 hour days I would gadly give that up.
Just saying..the grass is always greener.
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Ayne11
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by maymama
Posted by Ayne11
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
BINGO!
CA does/did this too!
wow - on the same wavelength or what
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FelAndJon
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
These benefits (and the others) are all great. However, like a PP said, the "kids" (MOST employees are new graduates) work their butts off and are all top of their class at the most prestigious schools. Companies like this don't offer jobs to just anyone 
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Beth
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by ali120206
Some companies do that so you don't need to leave to do anything, and in turn work longer hours.
I was just going to say that
when I worked on Con air- they gave us free lunch- so we wouldn't leave!
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| Posted 11/11/10 7:38 PM |
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
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Re: Man, I'd love to work for Google..
Posted by eddiesmommy
for this alone, Id work long hours there.
Maternity Benefits
Up to 12 weeks off at approximately 100% pay, eligible for an additional 6 weeks if employed at Google for more than 1 year.
Parental Leave (for non-primary caregivers)
Up to 7 weeks off at approximately 100% take-home pay
Take-Out Benefit
To help make things easier, new moms and dads are able to expense up to $500 for take-out meals during the first 3 months that they are home with their new baby.
seriously!!!!!!!
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