{"by":"anon_sheep","descendants":7,"id":12607543,"kids":[12607680,12607679,12607658,12607750],"score":2,"text":"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\nGoogle > Facebook > Amazon > LinkedIn

After interviewing\nLI > 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\nreally 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.\n(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.","time":1475173048,"title":"Ask HN: The Allure of Google","type":"story"}

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