Comments on: Visiting Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA

By: Beth Snyder DMD

Beth Snyder DMD — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:31:21 +0000

what was a don’t miss in San Fran? I am taking my very geeky 16 year old. We will stay 2 days in the Palo Alto area, hit the computer museum, apple store at HQ and then head to San Fran. since we are coming from a geeky direction I thought you would be the one to answer!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:23:56 +0000

I have wondered about taking a tour myself, I would have thought that they would have had an entire tour department set up just for tours of their coorporate headquarters. I’m so surprised that they don’t and I’m so surprised by your experience. I also would have thought that the google maps “street view” of their coorporate headquarters would have been more impressive, I would have thought at least some of the staff would be standing outside smiling and waving at the camera car?

By: Not John Chow

Not John Chow — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:24:29 +0000

It sounds like big brother Google has some paranoia about visitors. Who else would want to visit other than competitors?

By: Chris Jacobson

Chris Jacobson — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:28:10 +0000

What can you really expect from a corporation like that? It’s disappointing to hear. As far as the “lifeless soul” behind the desk… how smart does one have to be to get a receptionist position in the first place? You should have told her you’re going to walk around the campus anyway.

By: Pogung177

Pogung177 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:11:20 +0000

It must be great journey on the bad day.

By: Anah

Anah — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:48:35 +0000

Hey Zac,

I’m one of your email subscriber and reading your experienced with Google receptionist or employee is quite disturbing. They could have done a better job of telling you about their policies but oh well; I agree with others here that it does sucks. Maybe Google will send you a free ticket to visit their HQ *wink*

Have a good one!

By: Affiliate Confession

Affiliate Confession — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:21:54 +0000

Hey Zac, it looks like I can see into an office in the background…you spy you. That’s a contraband pic you know.

By: Mike Huang

Mike Huang — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:20:29 +0000

With a name like ZAC JOHNSON, you aren’t the one losing, Google is. This post is probably going to send away a few thousand potential new users

-Mike

By: Timothy

Timothy — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:45:17 +0000

@ Brian White

Appointment or not, everyone who steps through that door should receive a warm/decent response. THERE IS NO EXCUSE for the “gate keeper” to behave like that… even at all mighty Google. Amazing how so many companies allow their lowest paid employees (receptionist, CSRs, cashiers, etc.,.) to handle their CUSTOMERS in this manner. Not having an appointment is no reason for the receptionist giving off an “i don’t give a ___” attitude toward anyone.

By: Chris De La Rosa

Chris De La Rosa — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:50:32 +0000

Zac I saw you on a video last night on John Chow’s blog and found my way to your blog. From the video I know you’re very passionate about the industry and now reading about your experience with Google I really feel for you.