At least: Helps correct the perception of the desire
At most: Dispels a tech industry myth, calls out big tech marketing
Note: If you don't: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30512704
- 1. I'd be a number
- 2. I don't believe any of them have a mission.
- 3. I think the hiring tests are really silly.
- 4. FAANG's burn their staff out.
- 5. The Perks don't mean much to me.
So far, this team looks to be really good, and I'm happy to be working with them.
But I'm very suspicious of the company overall, and I'm definitely keeping an eye out for the various negative behaviours that I've seen them accused of regarding their employees.
We will see how it goes. If this doesn't work out long term, I hope this means I'll be in a better position to get a different job at a different employer down the line.
Only time will tell.
Apple is like jewellery to rich people.
This is how I see it.
I have friends in FB, and I hear that it is an extremely good place to work.
I will never seek a job at Apple or Amazon.
I will consider options in Netflix, Microsoft, FB, and Google, though.
To some (most?) the software projects produced are a secondary consideration.
1. Being able to work in interesting tech.
2. Good pay.
3. Job is stable if performance is good.
4. Being able to work with smart people.