[quote=The-Shoveler]Better yet get a gig at google and live at the facility.

That’s my Fantasy position LOL.[/quote]

I have a buddy that I just sent to Google, because the recruiter just kept contacting me over and over again, and as much as I want to go, relocating to the bay area isn’t an option for me and my family at this point. Same goes for Apple. Otherwise, if I could get it, I’d go.

Surprisingly, he told me what numbers he was getting up there, and it’s not as *lucrative* as people think it is, even before you factor in the cost of living up there. Either that, or I’m paid ridiculously down here (which I doubt it).
That said, my current job will probably last for another 1-2 years tops, and I’ve hit my glass ceiling, and doubtful I’ll be a director any time soon….Since there are too many others vying for the same position and we’re not growing these days…So, who knows, maybe I’ll need to relocate…lol..You have the ability to move up much faster up there, or if you’re lucky, start the right startup up there and do reasonably well.

As far as all the freebies you get, it’s great when you’re young and single…But any company that offers free dinners, I’d be worried about…Because the implication is that you’ll be staying late enough to warrant a free dinner.

If you really want to work for google, talk to the recruiters that are soliciting for opportunities in OC and Venice. Amazon too in OC. Most of them have a commuter vanpool between SD and OC, so you don’t even need to really drive. One of my other friends use to take the Coaster back and forth too.