I am also a former Google employee. I also had a GCard, and it is exactly as easy to get one as described. Google is the exception here, IMO. Every other emplo

I am also a former Google employee. I also had a GCard, and it is exactly as easy to get one as described. Google is the exception here, IMO. Every other employer I have had has generally required the employee to front the cash for expenses, and used something like Expensify to get reimbursed. There are some exceptions, such as hotels or airfare, which I've booked through corporate booking systems; these only let you see "approved" flights/hotels, and once booked, is charged direct to the company.