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Fired by Google for creating the Google workspace CLI
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Two months ago I was fired by Google for creating the Google Workspace CLI. It went viral, hit #1 on Hacker News, gained thousands of GitHub stars and many thousands of actual users in just a couple days. It was an incredible, confusing journey, from directors and leaders asking what they could learn from the tool to getting grilled by legal about why the Google logo and brand colors are on the Go...
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- Praise: The project created by the OP was well-received by the community, indicating a strong interest in innovative tools that enhance productivity.
- Praise: There is a sentiment that Google has shifted from fostering creativity and innovation to enforcing strict bureaucratic processes, which could stifle future advancements.
- Concern: The firing highlights a concerning trend where employees may feel discouraged from taking initiative due to fear of repercussions from corporate policies.
- Concern: Critics argue that Google's current environment prioritizes internal bureaucracy over innovation, which could hinder the company's ability to compete in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.