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9 Things I learned at Google: #1 - Design Documents
If you read my previous post about my 9 years at Google, I am sorry if I left you with a feeling of doom and gloom. The truth is, my time at Google was…
Mar 5, 2024
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Michael Avrukin
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In Memoriam of Charlie Munger
I first learned of the Berkshire Hathaway name in sixth grade when Mr.
Nov 29, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
You Should Read Patrick Lencioni
My wife has a way of cajoling me into doing things I really don’t like. Once done though, I’ve changed for the better. Opening a Patrick Lencioni book…
Jun 7, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
Zoom Calls Are Cheaper in Kansas
In my previous writeup, I discussed compensation.
May 10, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
Do The Unnatural to Succeed
There is a visceral scene in Glengarry Glen Ross. Alec Baldwin is standing there in front of a room of older salesmen, they are clocking the time cards…
May 9, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
About that Tech Interview...
Its Wednesday afternoon, around 2PM, and I’m interviewer number 5. The poor candidate on the other side of the table from me looks pretty tired. I offer…
May 9, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
A Different Approach to Google’s Layoffs
I am fortunate to not have been one of the 12k Googler who were laid off. There have been many posts that the terminations could have been handled…
May 9, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
Have You Ever Been “Right” Paid?
Last weekend, Sundar Pichai’s compensation package was making the news rounds.
May 7, 2023
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Michael Avrukin
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