What it's really like to work at Google, one of the best places to work in the US (GOOG, GOOGL)
With well-publicized employee perks and great pay, it's easy see why Google consistently rates as one of the best tech companies to work for.
Employees rate the company a 4.4 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor and CEO Sundar Pichai is consistently one of the highest-rated CEOs. Google ranked No. 4 on Glassdoor's most recent "Best Places to Work" ranking.
But what's it really like to work there?
We read through Glassdoor reviews to find out some of employees' favorite things about being a Googler.
Jillian D'Onfro contributed to an earlier version of this post.
Google treats its employees to parties and outings like ski trips to Vermont and picnics during the summer.
One current Google employee writes: "Aaaaaamazing holiday parties (at Waldorf Astoria, NY Public Library, MoMA, etc.); overnight ski trips to Vermont; overnight nature trips to the Poconos in the summer; summer picnics at Chelsea piers; and on and on and on. I don't see this going away unless the company starts hurting financially."
Top executives like Alphabet CEO Larry Page and President Sergey Brin frequently hold forums on Fridays called TGIF, where employees can ask questions about the company.
"It's truly fair game to ask anything, no matter how controversial, and frequently the executives will be responsive," writes one current employee.
Employees have access to gyms, volleyball courts, a bowling alley, and an outdoor sports park at Google's Mountain View campus.
Wellness is a priority at Google, so employees are encouraged to use the company's facilities to exercise, employees say.
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