Sunday, March 9, 2008

I Heart Google

I want to work for Google. Fortune magazine listed Google as the #1 best company to work for in 2007 and 2008. And after learning more about the perks of being an employee of the world's largest internet search engine, I can see why. Here is a list of benefits:

  • solar panels convert sunlight into clean electricity that fuels Google's operations
  • Employees are encouraged to move around within the company. This is perfect for me, since I get bored easily with the same job, same activities over and over again. Google will prevent carpal tunnel syndrome in my brain.
  • on-site lap pool, huge company gym, beach volleyball, roller hockey in the parking lot (i don't play volleyball or roller hockey - YET)
  • pet-friendly; I'd be able to bring my hypothetical new puppy.
  • 11 free gourmet, organic cafeterias
  • pajama days
  • 99% of employees hold stock options; a single share of Google stock costs more than $700 (right now, I can afford to buy, let's see... 1 share, if I don't pay any of my utilities this month)
  • free on-site medical care from real doctors
  • free company shuttle services from 5 Bay area locations
  • car washes & oil changes for employees who drive
  • on-site hair salon
  • reimbursement up to $500 for takeout food for new parents
  • personal concierge services
  • FREE on-site childcare. This alone is worth it.
  • free use of washers & dryers; dry cleaning service also available
  • motorized scooters for employees to use as they move around the Google campus
  • company property is referred to as a "campus"
  • company bookmobile (yes, I'm a total nerd)

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