I apologize for hiding behind anon, but I’m identifiable enough that I would rather not have my views associated with my real identity right now.
I'm currently debating job offers from Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Amazon (a job of mediocre seniority). I was hoping to get people’s perspective on HN as one more data point.
Prior to interviewing
Google > Facebook > Amazon > LinkedIn
After interviewing
LI > GOOG > FB > AMZN
LinkedIn had (by far) the friendliest and most enjoyable interview panel. The questions were tough, the discussion I had with the team was meaningful, and it really raised my opinion of LI.
Interviewing at Amazon felt like I was in a Dilbert cartoon.
I'm relatively biased against FB. I don't believe I would be happy working for a company I actively dislike (no judgement on those who do, just not my cup of tea).
That being said, I also don't use/enjoy LI's product. I believe there are massive opportunities for them to improve in meaningful ways. I doubt they will be able to overcome inertia and actually do it. But the potential exists.
I was severely disappointed with Google. I have a soft spot in my heart for that company. However, the quality of interviewers was really lacking. I have no doubt the people there are smart, but I
really just didn’t have a great interview experience.
There isn’t an issue of compensation with any of the companies (except Amazon), and the perks/benefits are essentially the same.
I’m stuck choosing between Google and LI:
My anxiety keeps telling me:
(1) choose Google just so that I can say I worked there.
(2) don't choose LI because it’s a socially lesser place to work.
These are both pretty bad reasons IMO.
This is super subjective, but if anyone has an opinion to offer on “Why LinkedIn” or “Why Google” I would really appreciate it. I know it’s ultimately my decision, but my head is an echo chamber at the moment.
I'm currently debating job offers from Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Amazon (a job of mediocre seniority). I was hoping to get people’s perspective on HN as one more data point.
Prior to interviewing Google > Facebook > Amazon > LinkedIn
After interviewing LI > GOOG > FB > AMZN
LinkedIn had (by far) the friendliest and most enjoyable interview panel. The questions were tough, the discussion I had with the team was meaningful, and it really raised my opinion of LI.
Interviewing at Amazon felt like I was in a Dilbert cartoon.
I'm relatively biased against FB. I don't believe I would be happy working for a company I actively dislike (no judgement on those who do, just not my cup of tea).
That being said, I also don't use/enjoy LI's product. I believe there are massive opportunities for them to improve in meaningful ways. I doubt they will be able to overcome inertia and actually do it. But the potential exists.
I was severely disappointed with Google. I have a soft spot in my heart for that company. However, the quality of interviewers was really lacking. I have no doubt the people there are smart, but I really just didn’t have a great interview experience.
There isn’t an issue of compensation with any of the companies (except Amazon), and the perks/benefits are essentially the same.
I’m stuck choosing between Google and LI:
My anxiety keeps telling me:
(1) choose Google just so that I can say I worked there. (2) don't choose LI because it’s a socially lesser place to work.
These are both pretty bad reasons IMO.
This is super subjective, but if anyone has an opinion to offer on “Why LinkedIn” or “Why Google” I would really appreciate it. I know it’s ultimately my decision, but my head is an echo chamber at the moment.