Companies like Google used to be the dream place to work in for tech workers but these firms are losing their lustre as they grow into vast bureaucracies. — Jason Henry/The New York Times
WHEN Rachel Grey started at Google in 2007, life as a Noogler – the company’s nickname for new employees – felt close to paradise.
At a two-week orientation at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, she discovered a utopia of perks: cafeterias serving steak and prawns, kitchens stocked with fresh juices, gyms offering free classes.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
