r/Python • u/jmreagle • Apr 29 '24

News Google laysoff Python maintainer team

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/google-layoffs-sundar-pichai-led-company-fires-entire-python-team-for-cheaper-labour-101714379453603.html

Are there any ramifications for the Python community outside of Google?

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u/RationalDialog Apr 30 '24

Well makes sense as you can probably 1/3 of the wages in Germany compared to US.

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u/riklaunim Apr 30 '24

Senior developer in Europe will want around 4500-5000 EUR per month if not more. That's $5000+ per month. They can opt for mids for less but then they have to invest in them and they will bail after a year or two because no expected raise while having Google in CV done. Google isn't that hot employer usually.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

That’s too low for senior (if you’re talking about gross salary).

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u/poincares_cook May 01 '24

Especially google seniors.