nungee.

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Kelly Clay paraphrasing an anonymous Google engineer:

While he says there is no direct pressure to conform to “crazy hours,” he hints at the reason he lives a Google-centric life: His pay is directly related to the amount of time he spends with Google. For those who can’t keep up with the demand, they simply have no choice but to leave, as previous (and notably older) Google employees have done when they must make the choice between raising a family or getting a raise. (I personally know at least one former Seattle-area Googler who quit under similar circumstances after being forced to either choose seeing his newborn less, or receive a demotion if he didn’t travel more.)

This workaholism culture has infected much of the tech industry, especially startups. It’s sad that it has even hit Google to at least some degree.

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Apple:

• This web app or social network we’re making is going to be great.
• Our app-review rules are always in everyone’s best interests.
• Nobody wants a [popular new product category that Apple doesn’t make yet].

Google:

• Android is open.
• Don’t be evil.
• We solicit all of your personal information and track everything you do to make things better for you.

Facebook:

• Our users want to interact with brands.
• We value your privacy.
• We’re not tracking you when you’re logged out.

Everyone has their bullshit. You can simply decide whose you’re willing to tolerate.

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