To the OP -- the below (and above) is well-stated, and cannot be overemphasized. "Also, I wouldn't recommend putting Google on a pedestal. Working at Google is

To the OP -- the below (and above) is well-stated, and cannot be overemphasized. "Also, I wouldn't recommend putting Google on a pedestal. Working at Google is nice and prestigious and all, but you'll deal with a lot of dumb bullshit at any big company you work at, including Google. Google might be very prestigious and all, but having an important role in a startup in Portland can lead to a much nicer overall lifestyle."