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I'm really impressed. This is especially interesting given all the TechCrunch type talk of Google falling being Facebook in terms of talent. I'm sure there are

I'm really impressed. This is especially interesting given all the TechCrunch type talk of Google falling being Facebook in terms of talent. I'm sure there are a lot of defections (people do seek pre-IPO options after all) but clearly Google still has a strong pull for talent. I think this shows they truly are doing things right w.r.t treating employees right and creating a great environment to work.

zuckerborg 16y ago
Volume of resumes does not mean they are attracting talent. For years, Google has been the dream job of so many mediocre programmers. Top talent has been viewing Google as a safety-school for years now. The broader tech community is now aware of this. People who knew they didn't stand a chance a few years ago now think that there's a way in. Most of them are still too far down on the talent totem to have a shot.