Day in the life at Google working in Strategy & Ops

[@tstrav2148]

Just went from watching your burnt out video to this and so glad to see where you've found yourself and how much more at peace you seem. Thanks for all that you do for us students interested in pursuing these careers!

[@matthuang21]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate you sticking around

[@namnguyenduy7704]

You just brighten up my day as a 9-5 office worker. I hope some day I'll be more productive and capable to have a better life quality & generally have a more enjoyful career. Thank you

[@matthuang21]

So glad to hear that!

[@AmanSingh-oy8he]

Really in-depth, honest and genuine content. Way to go Matt! Feeling grateful to have found your channel :)

[@matthuang21]

I appreciate that!

[@valintong889]

Right? Making the pace sustainable not just for you but for all your co-workers. That is one of the things that I learned during my internship.

[@moff_gideon]

I’m going through the same thing! Busy planning season, seeing my colleagues work on weekends, learning product feature impact, building roadmap slide decks. I also go to the office on Fridays since it’s actually possible to book a room

[@matthuang21]

That makes 2 of us! Empty office is one of my simple pleasures

[@acronm20]

You're amazing, thank you so much for putting all this useful information out for free. Really helping a student out from Denmark :)

[@matthuang21]

You're very welcome!

[@nathanposshenderson]

babe wake up another banger just dropped

[@matthuang21]

W comment 🐐

[@letscirclebackgames]

I like how you’re so self aware and transparent pointing out that it seems like some tech workers make it seem like they spend little time working and most of the time chilling, but that it’s not like that for every office worker. I met a guy at a party that works at capital one as a SWE that says he works from 10 am to 3 pm usually and he makes high 6 figs and he’s only a year out of college 🥲

[@matthuang21]

Hey Shivani! Hope you're doing well, and thanks for sharing that story. I've also met people like that - rest assured that's not the case for everybody in tech!

[@letscirclebackgames]

@@matthuang21 Hope you're doing well too and hope your copy of "Let's Circle Back: A Corporate Storytelling Game and Prompt Deck" came in the mail alright! Been a busy summer down here too but looking forward to your videos esp vlogs!

[@alisonchen1686]

Another great video congrats on 10k Matt!

[@matthuang21]

Thanks Alison!!

[@lukemudrylee9226]

Another awesome video Matt! The 5-5-5 rule is both practical and powerful, and I'm looking forward to using it for my upcoming coffee chats.

[@matthuang21]

Thanks Luke, so glad to hear you found the 5-5-5 rule helpful!

[@Tom_Williams88]

Talking about the hours of work and weekend / OOO working… if you’re not doing it, someone else is. Make yourself known as a reliable pair of hands and as Barack Obama advised, “to get ahead in your career, just get s**t done”. Decent vid as always 👍🏼

[@matthuang21]

Agreed - thanks for stopping by!

[@pichhhhh]

Totally agree, the sunset view always does sth to ur mind, feeling peaceful

[@matthuang21]

💯 agreed

[@ColinBK]

Totally agree on the sunlight and mood, the terrace is such a nice addition to the office by Google!

[@matthuang21]

couldn't agree more!

[@mailentrout7510]

Beautiful vid Matt!! Keep up the great work 💪

[@matthuang21]

Thanks Mailen!

[@chongccs1]

Hey Matt, just curious if you could make content regarding creating consulting slides ? Like the best practices, tips etc... Appreciate your content !

[@matthuang21]

Will add it to my list of running ideas!

[@enzolanza]

Awesome as usual! Thanks for sharing, Matt

[@matthuang21]

of course, thanks Enzo!

[@jonas7709]

Thanks so much for the content! Greetings from Germany

[@matthuang21]

Great to see some representation from Germany, thanks for dropping by!

[@valintong889]

Yes to whiteboard guy videos! I love how you explain things. Have you been an instructor/lecturer before?

[@matthuang21]

Never been a lecturer, but I love teaching!

[@TheLeaf1]

Congrats on 10k 🎉

[@matthuang21]

Thank you!!

[@usmannarziev9703]

The best as usual!!!

[@matthuang21]

Hey Usman! Ty for stopping by

[@paulmeyers7178]

what is the compensation like in your new role when compared to your previous consulting job. And also is there a good career progression in the strategy and ops department at google?

[@MrMcfire2]

Iced lattee with almond milk - the classic googler's coffee!

[@matthuang21]

You know it!

[@viratvishwanadhula4010]

awesome matt!

[@matthuang21]

Thanks Virat! 🙏

[@YashpalViholVlogs]

see ya in the next one!

[@matthuang21]

until next time!

[@maximooliveto4720]

Unpopular question: Matt, where do you buy clothes for work? Looks so clean bro

[@matthuang21]

Thanks man! The fit is a combo of theory, bonobos, and common projects

[@turkishdelight6032]

I’ve been looking to expand my office attire wardrobe. Can you make a video/mention of your go-to brands or pieces that you wear into the office?

[@matthuang21]

I’m no fashionista but will add this to my video ideas - in this video my top is from theory, pants from Bonobos, shoes are Common Projects!

[@swagmassa6702]

Another great video. But how do you work on 1 monitor? That would drive me crazy

[@matthuang21]

Haha I learned how to do it in consulting when you would have to work on an airplane or on the road at times

[@CaballitoLibro]

Hi Matt, I heard that Google meetings last for 30min max but I’m a bit doubtful. Is that true? 😂

[@2606aaron]

Hey Matt, great video! I'm curious about how your working hours at Google compare to those in Consulting. Generally, Consulting can often be described with a 10-8-6 schedule (or worse) and typically averages around 60-70 hours a week. How is it at Google?

[@matthuang21]

60-70 hours a week is pretty accurate for consulting. So far at Google it's been 40-50 hrs on average, with the infrequent busy week in the 50-60 hr range (usually if you work on a weekend day) - WLB is 100% better over here. I also travel around once a quarter at Google (vs traveling frequently while in consulting) and have far more control over my schedule because now I'm on the client side.

[@RYANCHEAH]

let's gooooo

[@matthuang21]

LFG baby 😤

[@Axiomdaily]

Meeting room is huge ! Also delay in getting the permanent ID is not just Indian thing I guess 😂

[@matthuang21]

@@Axiomdaily indeed I’ve been waiting for my ID for too long 😅

[@uflohntc3938]

Hey Matt, thanks for the nice video! What bag do you use? Greetings from Germany

[@matthuang21]

Thank you! I use the Timbuk2 Division backpack - have used it since I was at BCG and love it!

[@huaweihonor7714]

thanks for share real video

[@matthuang21]

of course, thanks for dropping by!

[@hashirhassan3203]

Hello Matt, I am currently in a bit of a struggle in my life and career as I want to make a career pivot into Finance, mainly into Investment Banking or consulting, but I graduated majoring in Law in 2023. I have interest in finance and want to make a career in it but I am not sure how can I get into such roles. It would be really helpful and insightful if you can make a video dedicated for people who are or might be in a similar situation in the future and they can come to your channel to get a roadmap and guidance. TIA

[@matthuang21]

Will add to my list!

[@arnabmukherjee5380]

How can I start learning video editing from scratch? Please Reply

[@matthuang21]

I recommend downloading a free editing software like Davinci Resolve and starting by learning the basics from youtube

[@MegaSpike122]

where did you get your polo from?

[@matthuang21]

It’s from Theory!

[@agc821]

goat

[@matthuang21]

🐐

[@khalilbessaad5553]

what laptop is that?

[@matthuang21]

HP Dragonfly running on ChromeOS

[@khalilbessaad5553]

@@matthuang21 cool setup!

[@cre8tion26]

@@matthuang21 is everyone on ChromeOS

[@armanlone1414]

W video

[@matthuang21]

I appreciate that! Thanks for sticking around!

[@afneenofficial7034]

I love your videos a lot @matt huang

[@matthuang21]

Much appreciated! Thanks for stopping by