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Career growth or work-life balance? Employee compares tenure at Google and Meta

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Livemint · 1y ago

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.

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Inside Scoop: Techie reveals the real pros and cons of working at Google

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Inside Scoop: Techie reveals the real pros and cons of working at Google

A Google employee known as 'Striver' recently shared their experience working at the tech giant on social media platform, X. In their post, they highlighted the positive aspects of Google, including a good work-life balance, a strong codebase, and the ability to make a significant impact. However, they also mentioned some drawbacks, such as slow approval processes, limited scope of work, and potential challenges with career progression. Striver's post gained significant attention online.

Gen Z workers say they get better career advice from ChatGPT

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Venturebeat · 1y ago

Gen Z workers say they get better career advice from ChatGPT

Gen Z workers, who prioritize work-life balance and value-led companies, are turning away from traditional career advice. With one in five employees saying they never have career conversations with their managers, younger workers are seeking guidance from alternative sources, including AI platforms like ChatGPT. However, while ChatGPT can provide assistance, its data may be outdated or irrelevant to the questions asked. As a result, experts in the field, career counselors, and trusted websites are still recommended for the best career advice. If managers are too busy to provide support, Gen Z workers might consider seeking opportunities at companies that prioritize professional development and goal-setting.

Google's Work Culture Revealed Employees Reportedly Clocking Longer Hours

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Google's Work Culture Revealed Employees Reportedly Clocking Longer Hours

An internal memo from Google's People Operations team reveals that employees often work beyond the standard 9-to-5 workday. While an employee's request for a 100% compressed schedule was deemed impractical, Google allows flexible working arrangements at 60% or 80% of full-time hours. The company emphasizes a commitment to fostering an environment where employees can tailor their work hours. This disclosure follows reports of varied working styles within Google, sparking discussions about work-life balance and overwork in the tech industry.

Wayfair’s CEO Wants Staff to Work Harder. Your Boss Probably Agrees.

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Livemint · 1y ago

Wayfair’s CEO Wants Staff to Work Harder. Your Boss Probably Agrees.

Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah's staff memo calling on employees to work long hours and prioritize their work over work-life balance has sparked controversy. While some see the message as insensitive, others believe it reflects the growing concern among business leaders about employee commitment and motivation in the face of economic uncertainties. Many CEOs privately express frustration with employees' focus on flexibility and work-life balance, but struggle to verbalize their concerns. Boosting employee morale and engagement has become a significant challenge for leaders, with Gallup's workplace report showing an increase in stress and disengagement among workers.

‘We’ve arrived’ mindset holding us back: Zepto’s Aadit Palicha on India’s startup ambition gap

Business Today

Business Today · 4m ago

‘We’ve arrived’ mindset holding us back: Zepto’s Aadit Palicha on India’s startup ambition gap

Aadit Palicha of Zepto emphasizes India's potential to create global, category-defining companies, asserting that Indian founders often underestimate their capabilities, settling for modest achievements. He compares the current Indian startup scene to the post-dotcom era's risk-averse mindset and urges for ambition. Highlighting India's vast, talented workforce as an underrated asset, Palicha encourages chasing world-class business goals, while admitting past missteps on work-life balance and seeking cultural improvements at Zepto.

Ex-Google recruiter's advice to job seekers: Don’t ask about work-life balance in an interview

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Ex-Google recruiter's advice to job seekers: Don’t ask about work-life balance in an interview

Former Google recruiter, Nolan Church, advises job seekers not to ask about work-life balance during the interview process. He believes that this question indicates a lack of willingness to work hard and may not leave a good impression on recruiters. Church suggests that this question should be asked after receiving a job offer and having proven one's worth for the position. Google CEO Sundar Pichai had previously mentioned that a flexible work week of three days in the office and two days remotely provides a good work-life balance for employees.

Zepto CEO sparks work-life balance debate amid toxic work culture allegations

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Zepto CEO sparks work-life balance debate amid toxic work culture allegations

The CEO of Zepto, Aadit Palicha, has commented on the debate surrounding work-life balance on Indian social media. In an ironic statement, he expressed support for work-life balance, even though there have been allegations of a toxic work culture at Zepto requiring long hours from employees. Other corporate leaders, such as Rishad Premji of Wipro, emphasize the importance of work-life balance and the need for individuals to define it for themselves. However, Narayan Murthy of Infosys sparked controversy by suggesting that young professionals should work 70-hour weeks to improve living standards in India, which drew criticism over potential burnout and a lack of work-life balance.

Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.

Different CEOs and business leaders have different opinions on the concept of work-life balance. Some, like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, prefer to focus on work-life harmony rather than balance. On the other hand, TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett believes that work-life balance is a lie and views her life as a portfolio with different roles. Arianna Huffington promotes work-life integration and emphasizes that personal life should come first. In contrast, Elon Musk is known for his intense work schedule and expects his employees to prioritize work over personal life.

Micro-retirement is Gen Z's solution to burnout

Livemint

Livemint · 11d ago

Micro-retirement is Gen Z's solution to burnout

Many young professionals in India are intentionally taking career breaks to focus on their well-being and prevent early career burnout. Individuals like 24-year-old Suraj Menon have chosen to pause their careers temporarily, prioritizing mental health and personal relationships over the relentless pace of work. These breaks, termed "micro-retirements," aim to provide time for self-care and recovery, as young adults strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance in today's demanding professional environments.

Top AI researcher Rishabh Agarwal quits Meta’s Superintelligence Lab despite million-dollar pay - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2h ago

Top AI researcher Rishabh Agarwal quits Meta’s Superintelligence Lab despite million-dollar pay - The Economic Times

Rishabh Agarwal, a top AI researcher, has resigned from Meta’s Superintelligence Lab shortly after joining with a million-dollar salary. Despite Meta's lucrative offers, concerns over work-life balance and personal value compromises are reportedly driving talent away. Agarwal, a former Google Brain and DeepMind employee, cited a desire to take different risks, echoing Mark Zuckerberg's advice on risk-taking. Other researchers have also departed, highlighting broader issues within Meta's AI recruitment strategy.

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