The Reality of Working At Google | Work Week VLOG

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0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Reason 1
5:13 - Reason 2
2:00 - Reason 3
6:45 - Reason 4
8:48 - Reason 5
11:00 - Reason 6
11:48 - Being A Black Woman at FAANG
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[@Bukola1]

Thanks for stopping by! Wanted to share that deadlines are coming up for Google, Pinterest and Microsoft apprenticeship programs. This is a great way to break into tech, you get paid to learn on the job. Check out the links below! ➡Google: geni.us/googleapprentice ➡Microsoft: geni.us/microsoftleap ➡Pinterest: geni.us/PinterestApprentice ➡ Up To Date List of Apprenticeship: geni.us/TechApprenticeships

[@valentineenedah5132]

Is it available for people that live in Africa?

[@Bukola1]

Unfortunately, this list is for US based people ... but Microsoft LEAP has a cohort in Lagos!

[@valentineenedah5132]

@@Bukola1 Thank you for this information.

[@fransinia.4675]

My partner will be applying for the data analytics track (he should submit it by today), and he'd like to try for Software Engineering too. This will be his second year/attempt for the Google apprenticeship one and we hope he gets drawn for an interview, this is once in a lifetime opportunity

[@Zenzele.]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@pklifeTV]

Bukola Am a Ugandan living in NY I watched your video about getting into tech with no CS degree. I followed your advice and self studied am now a Data Analyst. Thank you.

[@JalisaWhite]

I've never heard someone explain the importance of prestige so well!!!

[@stephybear16]

I appreciate your honesty about Black Women working in bigger vs smaller tech companies and not sugar coating it. Toxic work environments/microaggressions can impact us so badly, it's the main reason why I'm looking for remote work now! I am happy to see a fellow African (1st gen Ghanaian-American here) achieve success in a healthy work environment

[@peterillah7944]

Nope! Bukola is a Nigerian-American. Her parents are Yoruba from Nigeria.

[@buka.a]

@@peterillah7944 No one asked. Read what the OP said and understand clearly

[@stephybear16]

@@peterillah7944 Where did I say that she was Ghanaian? I said I'M Ghanaian-American and we're fellow Africans.

[@SajbabS1]

@@stephybear16 as a Nigerian, I found it appalling he had to jump on it with an Ethnic lesson. Nigerian, Ghanaian, Senegal, west African or African; doesn't matter. Btw, keep you head high with work place challenges and be open to exploring other companies!!! Cheers 🍻

[@alwaysbefifi]

@@peterillah7944 can you read?

[@stevensong8784]

5:40 - 6:00 Tech companies give workers opportunities to learn to code. That's what I love about this industry. Doesn't matter whether you have a CS degree or not. As long as you have potential you can make it.

[@dugebuwembo]

It also means there is always space for new and young developers.

[@chigozieenyoghasi4523]

So if you do not have a CS degree, what do you apply with?

[@PrettyINCs]

@@chigozieenyoghasi4523 apply with what you have. Program management product, sales, HR, marketing, research, design. There are tons of options

[@AlieshiaTV]

Is faang the new google?

[@dugebuwembo]

@@AlieshiaTV Faang = Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix & Google

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Love your videos and how you share your experiences ❤️!

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for stopping by! I've been more active these days on TikTok , so follow me there: www.tiktok.com/@bukola.dev/

[@stevensong8784]

I'll stick with IG and KZbin as I don't want to get obsessed with other social media. It's cool that you're investing your content on TikTok tho.

[@rachelle9588]

Regarding your controversial topic, I feel the same. I've worked in smaller companyies where I was THE ONLY Hispanic in the company and it was uncomfortable (on one, the narrative was that they want to recruit for diversity but there was a supply issue and I was dying inside). Now in a much bigger company with over 6k employees I have found other POC in my immediate team and certainly outside plus a supportive ERG. I feel like I'm in a better position to succeed as a POC here than I ever was before. It also helps to be mostly remote.

[@user-gm8uy5cc2g]

Thanks for these videos Bukola! This is really good to know about FAANG/big tech companies. I was a political science major in college too so it's super inspiring to see you thriving in tech. I'm currently in a bootcamp and it's been tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I know it's possible for me too. Your videos help a lot.

[@hellostephaniem]

I love your content! You inspired me to move into tech/UX design. I’m glad you love working at Google and as POC it’s inspiring to see you flourish 😊

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Congrats on all your success! My sister works for Google in San Francisco and she really loves it! I'm so proud to see sisters breaking the glass ceiling and doing big things. Keep up the great work and you have a new sub now.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much!! Congrats to your sister too

[@4teen56]

Finally to hear from you again. Hope work is treating you good. Thanks for sharing your life blog with us . Can’t stop watching

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for the supportive comment! I took sometime to rest, so I should be more consistent this month!

[@gbengaadewusi1373]

I have been following your page and I love how well you educate pple..Well done

[@ttmoore8750]

Thanks for the heads up, I've missed most of the deadlines within the U.K. but I'm actually going to be working towards the following deadlines within the next 6 months and more. Thank you for this breakdown as I'm finding it hard to transfer from the university student and independent work to the whole 9-to-5 life. I want financial freedom so bad but don't want to lose my freedom.

[@mizsandra]

I'm an Aspiring Front end Developer. I graduated with a degree in communications and have no prior knowledge in tech. It's been really challenging for me but I'm determined to keep going even though it sometimes seems like I've really gone nowhere, buh I know I'm not where I used to be when I knew virtually nothing about programming. I hope to be like you someday

[@Bukola1]

Good luck on your journey!! Idk if you’ve considered going to a 1 year post bac or masters or even bootcamp but it could be a good way to have more structure… if that’s what you’re looking for

[@janetv1189]

Look into apprenticeships

[@Bukola1]

Thats also a good choice, I have a list here of a couple reputable programs: geni.us/TechApprenticeships

[@tiffanyjae]

Thank you. I’ve been looking into googles certifications but I didn’t know they had apprenticeships. You’re a blessing. Now I need to run and apply before the deadline 🥵🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️💨

[@Lizzchelle]

Thank you for the insight and transparency! I just transitioned to a startup and feel like it’s a step back in many ways, for similar reasons you mentioned. I like how there is already structure/processes in place and you know what to expect to advance in your career in larger orgs for sure. I’m currently in a tech position, and am wondering where you typically see technical folks (like software engineers) transition to in their career? Is it entirely non-tech and more people oriented or moving up the hierarchy in managerial positions?

[@aquarianage3953]

Congratulations on finding your work-life balance.👍😊

[@creatoratplay]

Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@vaondapa999]

Both your perspectives on working at Big Tech is so refreshing! An in depth coffee chat we all need, I appreciate the insight, this content, so necessary & timely! PS: where did you get your coffee mug? It’s the size and aesthetic for me 🤩

[@kylacruz3733]

This is a proof why we stay in a company because of culture. Thanks Bukola for another organized and informative video!

[@lifeofra8235]

Love this video! As an Investment Banker at a bulge bracket bank, I can totally relate when it comes to prioritizing work life balance.

[@eastcoast4233]

Really well explained and presented. Looking forward to future videos 😊

[@ray.gene.bowner]

Nice deadlift form👌. Im actually watching this between my deadlift sets

[@Bukola1]

haha thank you!

[@abigailr.7487]

Thank you for your honesty !!✨😌

[@Bukola1]

Always!!

[@myob2k]

This is very inspirational. I appreciate all of your videos. I plan on taking courses as well to be a developer.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! Best of luck on your journey!

[@AndrewHitti]

you do such a good job breaking down advice on complex topics! Honestly you should charge for this knowledge 😂

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@GrowingWithM]

@@Bukola1 thank you for giving it to us for free🙏🏾

[@Taskade]

What a beautiful video, excellent a day in the life of video! Thanks for sharing.

[@kushal809]

Love your videos 🔥❤️ Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@kariakichernocherno2274]

Your beauty is exceptional 😘😍😍😍

[@danyeandanya]

Love this! 🌟

[@CaraMarie13]

I don't work in tech but my former employer was a large hospital system in NYC. The prestige i got from working there was insanely high. Like i practically had a pick of where i want to work after that job. It was great. Am in social services and i never thought i could command the amount of money am getting now. Unfortunately, i got spoil working there and now i hate my employer because it just doesn't measure up lol. Ready sad i had to leave but i wasn't interested in working inpatient so the career paths were limited.

[@ahilltodieon503]

What hospital system did you work for?

[@rotienoxoxo]

You are so helpful!! I am in the first six months as a product designer at a large company and I resonate with a lot of your statements. I feel a lot more supported at a large company and its nice having other black people to turn to, even on other teams. It's the stability, safety and organization for me!

[@piero17y65]

Racist

[@kisarunihofmannndosi5327]

Wonderful video! It's great to see you thriving there!

[@Bukola1]

Aww thank you!!

[@AcidLite]

Love your content!

[@JulesStylesHey]

Could you do a video explaining performance reviews and how to get the most positive benefits from them?

[@hackerandpainter]

love your videos bukola!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!!

[@asadb1990]

yeah in general the bigger companies are the place learn at any companies. but in the beginning be prepared to switch companies every few years to get the raises and promotion you want with minimal increase in workload.

[@xhenryx14]

What about the people you get to work with? For me it's very important to have people that you can learn from and that will inspire you, I think a lot of the things I've done have been because I had friends that set an example to me and an environment that was pushing forward and challenging to grow. And also people I could count on and that I could help too. I have interviews with Google again in one week and one day 👀 I really hope it works this time

[@theudopantograph]

Love your videos. I've only ever worked for larger companies and I never thought about how your development plays into it, I can definitely see how you'll.be limited in a start up, with not much exposure to other roles. Out of all the Fang companies, Google is the one that I really want to work for. Hook a sistah up! 😅

[@BdenAlexFBR95]

Thank you so much for all of your videos it’s awesome to see such a real view on a life in tech as a woman. I’m a Latina engineer in construction management and I’ve been dying to switch jobs. My mental health has been a struggle cause of being over worked at my job and is never being allowed to work from home even during the pandemic. I also found out my company doesn’t even have a maternity leave program it’s ridiculous. Do you have recommendations for getting into tech even though I don’t have a coding background?

[@catlady5128]

There’s many different internships. That’s the only way I broke into tech. I knew nothing about data analytics, but got a chance to learn through my internship and was lucky enough to get hired. My internship was called Year Up, and I was honestly surprised they offered it in community college.

[@angelao824]

I agree! Love working remotely!

[@anesit]

Love you Bukola❤️

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@potatogrammer]

You are my hero!!!

[@cindy8533]

You inspire me as a techie and content creator

[@sindypetronella]

loved this

[@Kyrah]

Hi Bukola! This video was so helpful, I’m really glad I came across your channel - is the video of you talking about how you got your job at Google still up? I currently work at a start up & would love to hear you chat about the difference in experiences Work life balance sounds like music to my ears lol

[@zgb3l]

Im a latina in tech and i agree with what u said at the end. I have similar experiences.

[@shappuden6608]

I don't work in FAANG, but a non tech F50 company, and to add onto the scale and resources of working for such a large company-- there are so many unique roles that only exist at that level. I'm a marketer entering into the 'consumer experience' realm of my company, to which there is an entire team of nearly 100 people designated specifically for. I've worked at other F500 jobs where consumer experience was certainly a thought, but never invested into to such a degree that you can see at some of the even more well known brands like FAANG or f50's. Especially in the marketing world you will find the amount of resources unmatched compared to smaller companies. We have dozens of marketing teams and we work with so many external agencies to develop state-of-the-art campaigns that really lead the marketing world in our respective industries. It's crazy. I was always annoyed they never taught you that in school. They make you believe only very specific jobs exist, especially compared to the types of degrees a certain college might offer in a certain geographical/demographical area. They never tell you what fields you could actually break into if you worked for one of these types of companies. And because some of these types of roles only exist at these large companies, it means your next career advancement is likely going to be with ANOTHER one of these large companies (if you chose to leave your own). It's great self-investment. I also think the rotational job experiences are another amazing perk to working at these companies (again not only at FAANG). But most companies even as f500's will not let employees switch roles just to advance their skill set and learn something new. It is usually only accommodated if you received a promotion or something. My company openly lets employees switch roles every 2-3 years (also potentially increasing in managerial level) so they can truly broaden their skill sets. They actually 'expect you to master your role' in that 2-3 year time period. As a result we've had employee retention easily beyond 10 years. It's a whole new world, honestly. And the flex schedule?! Doesn't even need commenting on lol. For people really invested in their career, it truly is great to work for these types of companies (at least for a while). You have everything you need to actually make a direct impact on your business, and through the business, the world. Not every company can you feel like the whole world is watching you and that your work actually impacts more people than you could ever know.

[@curlytop7566]

Saw u on Casey's video Congratulations 💐!!

[@autumn_b905]

I love this. Thank you for this video. I am currently in the legal field. Plan to apply for Google next year. I currently work in public sector and will have loans forgiven next year. If hired at Google, I want to take advantage of the internal courses in coding because I want to transition into coding/software enguneering or development and I heard they offer courses to employees. I don't have a tech undergraduate degree so this would be awesome for me. By God's grace I will make it there next year.

[@Kay.m_]

Unrelated, but, I want to know more about your hair 👀 the last scene had me fixated on your luscious locs 😍

[@DanielleKocher]

Truth. I worked at a startup for 6 months last year and hated it for all the reasons you mentioned! Throw a misogynistic VP on top of that and it was a total dumpster fire. Loved this video!

[@EverdayBlessings]

Hello Bukola! Thank you for this video; it was very insightful as I work for a large company myself. I am interested in transitioning into tech and currently work as a Compliance Analyst. Do these apprenticeships require that you have some sort of certification or at least basic knowledge for your area of interest? Thank you for any resources you can provide to a complete newbie. 🌻🌻🌻

[@stephenjason7575]

Good evening miss Bukola how can a software engineer in Nigeria get a job in the USA or freelance jobs please your recommendation

[@Bukola1]

I’m honestly not sure! But you might be able to get your answer if you visit this Facebook group m.facebook.com/groups/algorythm/ There have been a few Nigerians who’ve secured six figure jobs from the USA

[@PrettyINCs]

I highly recommend Big Tech for Black women. Even if your background is non tech. There are roles for all types of fields and interests and they all pay well. Why waste career being undervalued and underpaid.

[@TheTechover]

❤❤

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Scarlet-Enchantress]

Can we see a Bukola hair regimen video 👀❤️ bc yasssss

[@liberatedthought]

Thank you for this video. I am transitioning into tech.UX particularly. I have a portfolio. Can you recommend whom I should send it to?

[@miahshinta4126]

Sukola looks beautiful and professional.

[@stevensong8784]

Thanks!

[@Bukola1]

Omg Thank you ❤️❤️

[@stevensong8784]

@@Bukola1 you make useful content. are you still a Developer Advocate?

[@Bukola1]

Thank you and yes I am!

[@stevensong8784]

@@Bukola1 right on! it's a role that intrigues me. I aspire to be programmer, yet coding isn't my strong suit. keep at it.

[@iternation1749]

Awesome!

[@Bukola1]

Thanks!

[@Martina_E]

Is there a spot and google who is interest on the education side of Google or Netflix - like making products for STEM or doing writing or education? I would love to possibly do that. Congrats on having good work-life balance! That’s amazing. And I like what you said about prestige & flexibility. And of course pay and perk are added bonuses. Thanks for sharing and the part about being a Black woman in tech.

[@PrettyINCs]

Yes tons of those jobs.

[@1anre]

So frank. So transparent. Bukky for prime minister.

[@abdul-soburademoye5626]

I'm not a late comer today... Early to class.

[@lin-zchang4774]

Love this video! What is a 'skip-level' manager? I haven't heard that term before, I'm assuming they are like the person your manager reports to?

[@davidkezi6086]

yes

[@yourdailyanimalfact]

thee IT girl

[@antoniolewis2939]

Can you do a salary breakdown on the google position..

[@caenterprisellc6922]

I would consider discussing an employee position at Google with Google. I'm not sure of their interests in my company which would require a different and/or seperate type of discussion.

[@blissfull7648]

Bukola nice seeing again. What jobs can I get with an associates in networking administration and information security.(graduation 2023), After I will do a Bachelors In Information Systems.(graduation 2025)

[@virtualnerd8344]

I have to seek advice from you. I am in final semester of 2 year Cs degree with no previous cs knowledge ...I understand the syntax but there are too many languages taught in our course from c++/java/python/c# in our degree, that I sometimes feel horrible to be able to work as a real software engineer, I have a good understanding of C , Which makes it easier for me to transit, but my problem is even after 2 years of college I feel I am not ready for the job or I will be not able to get any , can you tell me what should I do ASAP to bag a job in IT or internships

[@lockhart1895]

I feel like you’ll learn most of what you need once in the workplace

[@N7Tonik]

I strongly recommend implementing your own project ideas, you learn coding best by doing it. And a good software developer does not really much care about syntax or is afraid of it, it should be easy transitioning from one language/framework to another, for this to be true you need to be confident in 1 or 2 languages/frameworks

[@wendytima9762]

You are living my dream. I pray one day I become like you☺️☺️

[@aliyahwakil1210]

That is such a good point about being a black women and have that prestigious name on our resume. Never thought of it like that!

[@jasmineliketheflower5861]

Does Google have affinity networks?

[@Bukola1]

Yes there are a ton of them!

[@letsplaywar]

At the end of December 2022, Google had over 190,000 employees. On January 20, Google announced the layoff of 12,000 employees within the company, thus bringing the number of total employees by January 2023 to 178,234 full-time employees.Feb 11, 2023

[@kozinkozin6602]

Do you also work online for other companies?

[@jdcarter157]

Long hard road but u inspire me

[@DJReeRee]

I’m an African American female (Jamaica descent) I was interviewed by faang (Amazon) in 2012 I didn’t get it because they wanted someone with Java experience and at the time I was into sql and and html,css only and the role Was in Seattle.now they did say in the phone conversation that they would pay for relocation assistance. Ok I’m Here because I think I was the first female African American to be interviewed by faang in technical analyst role. The pay was 50,000 a year 25.00 an hr and in 2012 that is equivalent to 67-70k today or was super excited I’m just proud to say I believe I was the first

[@cancerputas87]

Can I get to work in a place like google if I’m in Nigeria ?

[@mehaileyb]

Where is your jacket from around 7:18?

[@Bukola1]

Abercrombie & Fitch!

[@futureeme7721]

Hi from Barcelona, Spain. I'm working remotely in a IT company where I don't have any project since I got in December 2021, no tasks, no guidance or mentor hahaha honestly I don't know what to do I'm a junior and it's my first job. I'm only doing hackathones to challenge myself

[@piyopiyi]

omg but do they pay you???

[@stephenjason7575]

I am a react js and laravel 8 developer

[@Bukola1]

Cool! REACT is on my list of things to learn

[@stephenjason7575]

@@Bukola1 Thank you for the reply

[@stephenjason7575]

@@Bukola1 can i share some of my projects with you to see if i have short in US market

[@TheKrystolMethod]

What is your job title?

[@lizdan4970]

Are there apprenticeship programs for us here in Nigeria?

[@Bukola1]

I think Microsoft LEAP has a Lagos cohort!

[@jos6982]

love google

[@ankae76]

My son is 16 and has been very interested in working at Google. He says they require degrees to get in. Any ideas or tips on any other way? Thanks a bunch

[@Bukola1]

Google has this 3 week program for high school seniors, called CSSI he should apply! In my opinion, He should definitely get a degree, he’ll have many more options with a CS Degree! Right now he can start self teaching, learning on websites like Udemy!

[@ankae76]

Thanks Bukola. He will be 17 soon and after watching your videos for a while, I decided to speak with him regarding getting into tech because he used to love to code video games when he was younger. I visited the links you provided which required degrees. I decided since he is still too young, I will enroll him in a summer mentorship program in a Stem school and I will definitely visit Udemy. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge 🙏🙏🤗

[@everythinglabourlawwithdim3235]

I am a baby lawyer majoring in Labour Law and it will be my dream come true if I work at companies like Google

[@hindunanziri4525]

The acronym FAANG may be changing because facebook is now meta google is alphabet, so that becomes MAANA.

[@N7Tonik]

0:20 shouldn't u stretch after your workout? o.o

[@Bukola1]

I only stretch before I thought that was what everyone was doing 😱

[@N7Tonik]

@@Bukola1 as far as I know you should do it after to relax your muscles, before a workout one may warm up (which is different from stretching)

[@berry7751]

Do you have to be bilingual?

[@JaeVoris]

Can you talk about what’s it like living in NYC? The realities ? Also, Are you dating ?

[@anoukc6928]

She lives with her bf

[@alezandradavila2581]

O ok I was about to say yea no way you can afford to live in your own

[@Marymylifemylove]

Currently in tech through Education. Putting myself on a plan to get into FANG. Google is about 15mins from my new location and it’s literally calling me 😊😊. Saw the building while I was on vacation in Chicago and it’s just hitting me over the head at this point.

[@vaesvlogs8503]

So happy that we finally have a black girl leading the way

[@hussienalsafi1149]

😊😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sharrinaward1921]

Can you be my mentor?!? Motivation!

[@catherinelobe2718]

In what city is your office located? Are you guys hiring DevOps Engineers? I'm a DevOps/AWS Cloud Engineer looking to work for Google. I'm in the Washington DC area.

[@Envykillsx]

Why does it feel like you need 10 years of experience in one field in order to be considered for a role at google?

[@Bukola1]

You don’t!

[@gabamarino2906]

Stable stock price cit-

[@Bukola1]

😂😂😂

[@johncookez8216]

Of course you're entitled to your opinion and have your perspective, but I believe that people shouldn't feel intimidated because they're the only man, woman, white or black at a company. Instead you should relate as fellow colleagues of the same field/team. If a company is denying you a salary or a position then obviously regardless of the motivator you should quit, waste of an effort to stay. But I tend to look at personalities above race or sex, they're more indicative.

[@mryong5813]

quota

[@TheApro123]

So black people are lazy if we don't get good jobs, but when we get good jobs we're just diversity hires to you? We can never win