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| Steve by the sign to his Google building. |
This is the beginning of Steve's third week at Google. So far, so good.
The first week was spent at Noogler trainings (New + Googler = Noogler). As far as I can tell, there is a LOT to be learned. Google makes its own software tools to make its software, instead of buying tools from other companies. So that means Steve has to learn them all. Steve's project is with the GoogleTV group. There are a lot of different teams doing a lot of different things and they're all spread out at different buildings.
FYI- the Google campus isn't like a college campus, ie one big piece of land with lots of buildings, all owned by Google. Instead, it's in an area of lots of office buildings. The Google offices are mixed up with offices of different companies. I was expecting to enter a gate into Google-land. Maybe someday, but not now.
Some interesting things that I've learned:
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| A G-bike waiting to be used |
Googlers get from building to building on G-bikes. They are tacky bicycles that just sit around at each building. When you need to get somewhere, pick one up and off you go!
Googlers are allowed to drink on the job. In fact, they stock beer and such at the snack stations!
There are 28 different cafeteria/restaurants spread throughout the campus and they are all free to employees (and their guests).
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| Most of the Android statues (missing original & donut) |
Each version of Android has a different name, named after a dessert. There's a group of dessert statues at the Android building celebrating each one.
During Steve's Noogler training, he was given a Noogler hat and a Google shirt. We decided that it would be fun to take some family pictures of all of us wearing Google shirts.
So, there's a little bit about what I've learned. It isn't a whole lot, because the actual work and products Steve and his co-workers are doing is confidential. I'll keep you posted as I learn more!
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