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Nah, working at Google means sleeping at Google. There’s no driving to work /s
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/09/04/google-has-master-plan-to-build-a-massive-corporate-town-for-its-employees/
That's not a new concept, look up "mining towns" or Detroit.
Thanks, babe, I’m perfectly aware it’s not new. I just find it ironic that a tech company would invest in dorms instead of remote work 😾
Kind of like Ready Player One then...
I didn’t think of that movie, but you’re right!
The book is better and way nerdier. If you want ultimate nerdiness, the audiobook is narrated by Wil Wheaton!
I don't know how he wasn't audibly smiling when he read the part about himself though.
Or EPCOT
That actually sounds kinda nice until you get fired. Lose your job and home in the same week.
And your health insurance!
The main problem with company towns is that the company leverages its monopoly and charges you a lot for everything.