[Cialug] Job Opening - Google

Matt Patterson matt at usrlocal.com
Wed Nov 14 13:26:11 CST 2007


I'm assuming that Google is coming to talk about the new shiny 'tucky' 
data center.

Google does know that Iowans call it counciltucky right?  And its never in 
a good way.

-Matt




On Wed, 14 Nov 2007, Josh More wrote:

> True, but the last time I spoke with Google, they required all employees
> to start in Mountain View for training.  I think the training period was
> three months.
>
> If the model they are using for Council Bluffs matches what they were
> talking about earlier, they would first move you to MV for three months,
> *then* move you to CB.
>
> Of course, the only way to know would be to ask them yourself.  Gee, if
> only there would be a Google rep at the December meeting. . .
>
> Rumor has it that they're sending us some swag as well.
>
>
>
> -Josh More, RHCE, CISSP, NCLP, GIAC
> morej at alliancetechnologies.net
> 515-245-7701
>
>>>> "Jeffrey Ollie" <jeff at ocjtech.us> 11/14/07 12:26 AM >>>
> On 11/13/07, kristau <kristau at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Mountain View office.
>>
>> A word of caution: the cost of living increase between Des Moines, IA
>> and Mountain View, CA means that an offer of double your current
>> salary there == your current salary here.  Ouch.
>>
>> This should be a telecommuting position instead.  Save the "Excellent
>> relocation package"  -- double my current salary and let me work from
>> home in my pajamas every day?  Sign me up!  Heck, I'd seriously
>> consider that for my current salary/benefits level.
>
> I think the bit about living/working in Mountain View is just
> boilerplate. Google actually has sysadmin job openings in Council
> Bluffs.
>
> Jeff
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