I've had many conversations with line cooks and servers at tech company kitchens. They were previously at restaurants and other food service industry gigs. The

I've had many conversations with line cooks and servers at tech company kitchens. They were previously at restaurants and other food service industry gigs. The consistency and wages provided as a direct result of the benefits that Google gives its engineers made a huge difference to them. It also gave them and their friends a real tangible alternative and bargaining chip when considering other jobs in the industry.