Career growth or work-life balance? Employee compares tenure at Google and Meta
Former employee and product manager at Meta, Daniel McKinnon, shared insights into the work-life balance at Google and Meta. McKinnon stated that while both companies offer growth opportunities, Meta prioritizes work-life balance whereas Google focuses more on stability and job security. He mentioned that Meta is more transparent with frequent reviews and direct engagement with leaders, while Google relies more on email and chat communication. Additionally, McKinnon highlighted that Meta has younger VPs in leadership roles, while promotion processes at Google are more time-consuming.