Thursday, Aug 27, 2020, 3:07 pm

By:James Fraser

Lots of people hate their jobs for many reasons. If you ever think that there’s nothing like a dream job, you should probably never heard of what it will be like to work at Google. Google is one such technology company on the planet that truly values their employees and their efforts. Here are 15 amazing perks Google has in its store for its employees!

1.Google Campuses are One of the Best, If not the Best in the World

Yes, the egg shaped structures as you see them in the picture are from Google’s Zurich office. Googlers (Google employees) can sit in those egg shaped pods to work or just relax. Imagine how nice it would be if you were to sit in that pod instead of your regular cubicle! Besides the workplaces or cubicles, Google campuses boast lots of games, including rock climbing walls for employees to beat stress and have fun.


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2.Free Food for Every Employee

Google is known for offering its employees best and delicious food for free. The menu is as grand as you see in your popular restaurant. Nate Keller, former Google head chef has once said the company serves as many as 40,000 meals a day, spending a whopping $80 million on food alone. This show how much interest the company had in its employees!  


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3.Google Always Live in Future When Comes to Technology

What people usually do at Google is innovation. Many Googlers get a chance to use Google’s future products as innovators and beta testers. A newer version of OS, browser or any other product that is about to make a debut, was already used by Googlers a few months, if not few years ago! 


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4.Working With Great People

Google only hires the best. If you get a chance to work at Google, it means you are most likely to meet many smart and cool people. Some of the Google employees are authors, wildlife photographers, and even professional sports persons. If someone managed to get a job in Google, it means he or she will have a chance to learn, and gain knowledge from other Googlers.


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5.TechStop Offers Tech Support to Googlers Round the Clock

TechStop is something you will find Google campuses where tech specialists are always ready to help Google employees with all hardware and software guidance. If something goes wrong with a laptop or software, employees can get help from TechShop. “"because it's just such a practical approach to solving the simple problems that get in the way. For example if you forgot your laptop power supply, go get another." A Google said.


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6.Free Ride to and from Work

Googlers who work at Mountain View campus get a free bus ride to and from work. These buses, which are known as ‘shuttles’ are equipped with WiFi and all sorts of modern facilities to entertain Googlers or help them get their work done on the move. All the employees who live in San Francisco can avail shuttle ride.


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7.Google is a Pet Friendly

Googlers are allowed to bring their pets to the office. Google is one of the few technology companies that allow their employees bring their pets to work. “Eventually my dog became far better known than I was and she oddly enough ended up introducing me to a lot of people I wouldn't otherwise have met. The benefits of allowing dogs in the office far outweigh the costs, and the increase in job satisfaction for those with dogs or who like dogs,” said a Google employee.


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8.Google Benefits for the Families of Deceased Employees

Perks like these what makes companies like Google stand out. The wife of a dead Google employee will receive of half of his spouse’s salary for the next ten years. The children of deceased will also get $1000 a month grant until they turn 19, or 23 if a full time student. 


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9.New Parents Get Much Needed Break

The birth of baby usually disrupts careers of new moms, as most companies don’t give many paid leaves. At Google, new moms get 18 weeks of paid leaves, while new dads receive six weeks! Google also gives their employees some bonus, calling it ‘baby bonding bucks’, to help them deal with expenses that may incur with birth of a child.


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10.Googlers/Xooglers Form Best Support Portals

Xooglers are former Google employees! A job at Google gives people access to Googler/Xoogler networks, run by highly knowledgeable people. Googlers and Xooglers run some of the world’s best tech support portals. You can never stay helpless as a Google employee.


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11.Googlers Get Free Legal Advice, and Discounted Legal Services in US

Googlers working US will get free legal advice as a part of their employment benefits. Googlers will also get common legal services at generous discounts. 

12.Google Gives More Time to Employees to Follow their Passions

Google employees are entitled to a three month unpaid leave to do things they want to. Employees can use this time to work with non-profit organizations, conduct charity events, or campaign for political parties. Though Google don’t pay for the leaves, healthcare benefits will continue to be in effect. 


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13.Free Gym, Fitness Classes and Many More

With great food come great fitness problems! Google has a solution for that too. Google campuses are equipped with state-of-art fitness centers. In many Google Campuses around the world, company conducts free fitness classes for its employees.


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14.Free Beer, Wine and More

Googlers can enjoy beer and wine on every Friday and socialize with their fellow Googlers. What’s best way to unwind yourself at work place than sipping cool beer, while having a chat with colleagues! It happens only at companies like Google!


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15.Free Haircuts, Spas and Massages

If you work at Google, you don’t even need to spend money on hair cuts or spas! Some Google campuses offer free salon and beauty services to employees. Google also offer even free laundry services to their employees to simplify their lives.


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