I've been the target of Google recruitment attempts a few times and it generally gave me a "body shop" sort of vibe. Very impersonal with very rigid process, an

I've been the target of Google recruitment attempts a few times and it generally gave me a "body shop" sort of vibe. Very impersonal with very rigid process, and, at least initially, focused on the wrong sorts of things looking to try to find "easy outs" to filter folks. They weren't looking for why I'd be great for them, only for how I might be imperfect. That said, I gave them the same treatment in return. In return, from my perspecitve, I think, "Twenty thousand employees and what that entails. Arrogant attitude. Big emphasis on code performance optimization rather than innovation or entrepreneurship. High share price, post-IPO, lots of FUIFV folks already. Low job title. Uninspiring pay rate. Don't care about their cafeteria. Don't want to live a Google-oriented life." Therefore... no. Those were my own easy outs. And there are tons of other companies to work for, and other folks coming after me. I can even have big colored balls and toys to play with, if I so choose. My own private office, etc.