u/Free_Background_7867

y’all have got to stop being so rude on people’s post when they’re posting about looking for or needing a sublet. everyone’s situation and price range is different and i’ve seen so many unnecessary and rude comments on people’s post that ultimately deter people from getting the engagement they need to secure housing… can we like, stop being rude and actually help each other here?

got the verbal offer call from my google recruiter on monday! 🥳 they walked through the initial numbers over the phone, but i'm currently waiting on the official written letter to show up in my portal.

i know google has to route everything through comp committee, finance, and internal leadership approvals - especially with negotiations - but the waiting game is stressful. i'm holding firm on not giving my two weeks at my current job until ink is on paper and onboarding/background checks clear.

for anyone who's gone through the google process recently:

1. how long did it take between your recruiter's verbal offer call and the official written offer in your portal? (was it 2-3 days or closer to 1-2 weeks?)
2. did negotiating base, rsus, or sign-on add a lot of extra wait time for the written doc?

EDIT: signed the official offer folks! just wanted to answer a few common questions as well:

1. I applied via referral
2. total process from initial recruiter contact to signed offer was just shy 5 days of 8 weeks.
3. I had several rounds of interviews that consisted of the following:
   - recruiter screen
   - hiring manager interview
   - 2-person loop (45 minutes each)
   - 1st VP interview
   - “on-site” presentation (really virtual)
   - 2nd VP interview
   - hiring committee approval
   - VP sign-off
   - offer
4. I work in marketing and the level is L5!

hey, folks.

i'm 29F moving from NYC to the Bay Area (specifically focused on Oakland) and looking for some local perspective on neighborhoods!

What are the best places to live in Oakland for day-to-day vibes? I've heard good things about **Uptown**, **Temescal**, and the **Lake Merritt / Grand Lake / Adams Point** areas—how do those compare to each other?

A few specifics on what I'm looking for:

**- Transit:** I haven't had a car in nearly 4 years, so I need to be within a short walk to a BART station (ideally 19th St, MacArthur, or Lake Merritt) to make getting around easy while I transition.

\- **Parking:** Whenever I do lease a car, a building with secured/gated garage parking is a non-negotiable for me.
**Budget:** Looking for a solid 1-bed with good amenities, ideally around the upper $2K / low $3K range (hard ceiling under $4K).

**- Community:** I want to be around culture and other young Black and POC professionals.

Any apartment recommendations, specific building suggestions, or advice on these neighborhoods would be hugely appreciated!

hey, folks.

i’m 29F moving from NYC (harlem) to the Bay Area (especially interested in oakland).

i’ve only ever visited Oakland once in my life time, and idk where I was lol. I understand Oakland has a reputation but so does East Harlem (where I am now) and i’m pretty ok with that.

what are the best places to live in Oakland? I’ve heard good things about Uptown, Temescal, and the Lake Merritt / Grand Lake / Adams Point area—how do those compare for day-to-day vibes?

I haven’t had a car in nearly 4-years, so I really want to be within a short walk to a BART station (ideally 19th St, MacArthur, or Lake Merritt) so getting around is easy while I transition. whenever I do lease a car though, having a building with secured/gated garage parking is a non-negotiable for me.

my budget is likely going to be < $4K USD monthly on housing but would love to stay near the upper $2K / low $3K range for a solid 1-bed with good amenities.
I wanna be around culture and other young Black and POC professionals. any apartment recs or advice on these areas is welcomed!

hey, folks.

i’m 29F moving from NYC (harlem) to the Bay Area (especially interested in oakland).

i’ve only ever visited Oakland once in my life time, and idk where I was lol. I understand Oakland has a reputation but so does East Harlem (where I am now) and i’m pretty ok with that.

what are the best places to live in Oakland? I’ve heard good things about Uptown, Temescal, and the Lake Merritt / Grand Lake / Adams Point area—how do those compare for day-to-day vibes?

I haven’t had a car in nearly 4-years, so I really want to be within a short walk to a BART station (ideally 19th St, MacArthur, or Lake Merritt) so getting around is easy while I transition. whenever I do lease a car though, having a building with secured/gated garage parking is a non-negotiable for me.

my budget is likely going to be < $4K USD monthly on housing but would love to stay near the upper $2K / low $3K range for a solid 1-bed with good amenities.
I wanna be around culture and other young Black and POC professionals. any apartment recs or advice on these areas is welcomed!

hey everyone, just finished my interview loop for a marketing manager role at google and my recruiter said my packet is officially sent off for vp approval / executive sign-off.

wanted to get a reality check from anyone who knows the process:

1. what are the actual odds of getting rejected at the vp stage? is it basically just a formality/headcount check, or do people actually get turned down here?
2. does asking for the higher end of the pay band affect vp sign-off at all?

for context, the listed base range was $142k to $205k. i asked for $185k to $195k base, aiming for around $290k to $310k total comp.

does targeting the upper end of the base band cause any friction???