One of my co-workers was joking about the standard "I am leaving Google' blogpost that Googlers who are leaving Google often write on their blogs.
Trust me, you will know what the blogpost is going to say even before you read it. It will be along the following lines
- I was XYZ in Google and have launched A and B
- I am really sad I am leaving Google and I think Google is a great company
- I am also excited about what the future has in store for me
- I am going to be [Pick one of: start a company/travel the world/join this hot social network/join a ex-googler start-up. ]
- Did I forget to tell you - I LOVE Google
There is never anything against the big G.
What could be the reason for this? Are these people simply scared of speaking out against what works and what does not work in the company.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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It's possible that many people who leave voluntarily and are interested in talking about their change in employment are also likely to be people whose experiences were positive. (This includes me.)
Though my experience was largely positive, there were times I deeply struggled with some decisions or people or directions. Given that, I'd be happy to engage in a rant or criticism about Google so long as it seems to be productive. I don't currently have something to offer as I've made peace with former disagreements; I'm not needing further cathartic expression. Did you have something in mind?
Also, some rants might adversely people still working there e.g. people who've had problems but whose activity is changing for the better. In those cases, I opt for being careful.
and, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all ..
it is an old adage, but far more effective than the current snark mode for maintaining a good relationship with the world
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