For many, working at Google is a dream. But what is it really like?
Bengaluru-based software engineer Raj Vikramaditya recently shared his insights into his three years working at Google. Known as ‘Striver’ on X (formerly Twitter), Vikramaditya gave users an honest breakdown of the advantages and drawbacks of working at the tech giant, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look inside Google.
On the plus side, he highlighted the incredible work-life balance, the meticulous documentation, the quality of the codebase, the internal tools, the being surrounded by genius talent the “extra perks” and the far-reaching impact of the work. However, there were also some drawbacks, which included: too many approvals, limited scope, and team-switching and promotions.
“Here’s to 3 years of growth, learning, and unforgettable experiences!” he said.
Completed 3 years at Google today 😇
Pros and Cons 👇🏼
Pros 🔥
– Incredible WLB (Work-Life Balance): They take care of almost everything you can think of—food, gym, spa, trips, parties.
– The codebase: Once you dive into it, you’re in awe of the quality, design, and overall… pic.twitter.com/PlrAHmFavz
— Striver (@striver_79) December 6, 2024
His post has quickly gone viral on X, prompting a wave of reactions. Many congratulated him on the platform, and engaged in discussions about the realities of navigating challenges in Google and working at such a large company.
“Congrats on completing 3 years at Google!” a user wrote. “The pros you shared are truly inspiring, especially the WLB and impact on billions. […] Also, hats off to balancing work and tuf/tuf+—that’s no small feat!”
Another user asked Vikramaditya the key question: “From your perspective, What would you say is the “big why ?” would you consider working at a big tech company like Google right now?”
Striver replied: “Honestly right now if you ask me, I don’t want to sit in my room alone all the day. I am pretty settled and got things aligned for everything to work simultaneously, so don’t wanna switch as well.”
The post currently has over 106k views on X.
