Ritendra Datta, a former software engineer at both Google and Meta, reflects on his contrasting experiences. He enjoyed a mission-driven culture and collaborative environment at Google's Pittsburgh office during his earlier years, which he considered the best in his career. However, after moving to Mountain View, he noticed a significant cultural shift that brought a more serious atmosphere. Transitioning to Meta squeezed his workload further, yet he felt a greater impact and compensation despite enduring burnout, showing a complex relationship between workplace culture and personal fulfillment.
Ritendra Datta expressed that while burnout was a common experience at both Google and Meta, he found more rewarding aspects in terms of impact and compensation at Meta.
In Datta's view, his initial years at Google provided a uniquely inspirational environment driven by mission rather than profit, which changed drastically over time.
While Google’s Pittsburgh office fostered a fun, collaborative environment, Datta noted a shift towards a more serious and focused culture at the Mountain View office.
Datta’s experience highlights the dichotomy between the inspiring mission-driven culture he valued at Google and the more driven, intensive workload he faced at Meta.
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