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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
'I am not Gemini with legs': Bengaluru-based Google recruiter's hilarious post about being the ‘universal helpdesk' leaves internet in splits
A Google recruiter in Bengaluru, Nancy Paul, hilariously exposed the absurd assumptions people make about her job in a viral LinkedIn post. She humorously detailed how revealing her employer transforms her into an instant tech support for everything Google, from Gmail glitches to server resets. (Image: LinkedIn/Nancy Paul) In a delightful mix of wit, sarcasm, and relatable workplace frustration, a Bengaluru-based Google recruiter has captured the internet's attention with a LinkedIn post that humorously unpacks the most bizarre assumptions people make about her job. Nancy Paul, a recruiter at Google, recently took to LinkedIn to share the unintended consequences of revealing her employer in social settings. The moment she mentions Google, she says, her role is instantly misunderstood — and drastically expanded. In her now-viral post, Paul writes:'I'm no longer just a recruiter. I become the universal helpdesk for the entire internet.'Paul outlined how conversations with acquaintances, family, or even strangers often lead to misplaced expectations — from fixing Gmail and troubleshooting YouTube, to intervening in GPay glitches or 'resetting servers' on demand. And the assumptions don't stop at tech support. Sharing a list of amusing one-liners, she describes how she's been asked if she naps in Google's sleep pods, avoids cooking thanks to free office meals, and even if she can directly call Sundar Pichai to report technical bugs. Nancy doesn't hold back when responding to these wild expectations. Her sarcastic comebacks — 'Gmail isn't loading? Only if 'fixing' means telling you to turn it off and on again,' or 'Free son? Great Uncle-ji, but this is hiring, not a raffle' — have users in splits. A standout zinger? When an aunty casually asks about her shares and CTC over chai, Paul quips:'Why stop there? Want my bank PIN too?' Despite the humour, Paul uses the post to clarify what her role actually involves. It's not 24/7 tech wizardry or recruitment on demand. She describes her job as demanding, fast-paced, and constantly evolving — one that requires curiosity, adaptability, and a thick skin to survive the chaos of tech-world myths.'Working at Google is chaotic, humbling, and inspiring, all at once,' she writes. 'It's not about knowing everything. It's about staying curious, building cool things, and having enough humor to survive the assumptions.' Nancy's relatable satire struck a chord with LinkedIn users, who flooded the comments with their own hilarious tales of mistaken job identities. 'Respect to you for surviving Google-level expectations! BTW, small request from Mama ji, he forgot his Gmail password. Can you reset it directly from Google's server?' joked one user. Another chimed in: 'When I worked in HP in the software team, I regularly got questions about why the printer was not working.' Nancy, for her part, didn't miss a beat. When one commenter teased about Google Maps acting up, she replied:'Maps saw you coming and said 'not today'.' And when someone asked if she gets to use Google Meet for free, her deadpan response was:'Yours is free. Mine's mandatory. It's basically part of my DNA now.' What started as a tongue-in-cheek LinkedIn post has turned into a relatable commentary on workplace stereotypes — especially in tech. It's a reminder of the invisible weight professionals carry when their job titles turn into shorthand for free support or unrealistic expectations.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru-based Google HR reacts to bizarre questions she's often asked in funny post
A Google recruiter based in Bengaluru listed the most common - and wildly incorrect - assumptions people make about her a post now doing the rounds on LinkedIn, Nancy Paul listed the baffling assumptions people make about her job, with a tone that's as dry as it is accurate.'The moment I tell people I work at #Google, my job description suddenly expands,' Paul wrote, adding, 'I'm no longer just a recruiter. I become the universal helpdesk for the entire internet.'advertisement In a matter-of-fact post peppered with sarcasm, she said she is routinely treated like Google's in-house support team, across all products. 'I'm the Google tech support, the GPay emergency hotline, the YouTube troubleshooter, and what not?' she casual conversations spiral into unrealistic expectations, often laced with confusion about what a recruiter actually does. One of the common refrains she hears: 'Wait... you work at Google and don't know that? How did you even get hired?''Come on, I hire smart people. I'm not Gemini with legs,' she went on to list a series of frequently asked - and mildly absurd - questions that come her way.'Tell Sundar GPay isn't working.''Gmail isn't loading. Can you help?''You're in Google recruiting? Great! My son is free.''You must nap in those sleep pods all the time!''So basically, you don't cook 'cause of the free food, right?''So, do you get shares? What's your CTC?'Paul replied to each with responses that many in tech would consider fair game.'Sure thing. He's on my speed dial. Are you kidding me?''Only if your definition of 'fix' is me asking, 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'''Free is great, Uncle-ji. But I'm hiring talent, not handing out prizes. Or wait... was that a marriage proposal?''Schedule > sleep.''Of course, Aunty. Why stop there? Want my bank PIN too?'She clarified that her job is far from a 24/7 helpdesk or a magical talent vending machine. Instead, it demands curiosity, focus and a good sense of humour to navigate the many misconceptions.'Working at Google is chaotic, humbling, and inspiring, all at once,' she wrote, adding, 'It's not about knowing everything. It's about staying curious, building cool things, and having enough humour to survive the assumptions.'Paul ended the post by asking others to weigh in with the oddest things people have assumed about their jobs.'What's the most ridiculous thing someone assumed about your job/org? Don't keep the chaos to yourself — comment below!' she a look at the post here:Her post received hundreds of reactions on LinkedIn. Users shared their own stories from the trenches of workplace to you for surviving Google-level expectations! BTW, small request from Mama ji, he forgot his Gmail password. Can you reset it directly from Google's server?' a user added: 'When I worked in HP in the software team, I regularly got questions about why the printer was not working.'One recruiter shared a similar experience: 'People often think I have an ocean of job opportunities and I can hand them out like free food coupons. When I say I'll get in touch if anything matches their experience, they're surprised.''I love it, especially the bit about wanting your bank PIN,' another user the comments here:Nancy Paul's funny post also underlines a quieter truth that job titles may be public, but what people actually do still seems lost in translation.- Ends
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Google recruiter's post on hilarious job assumptions: ‘Tell Sundar GPay isn't working'
A Google recruiter has gone viral on LinkedIn for sharing a light-hearted yet relatable post about the absurd assumptions people make once they learn she works at the tech giant. From family WhatsApp groups to random DMs, the recruiter says the expectations people place on her are borderline comical.(LinkedIn/Nancy Paul) 'The moment I tell people I work at Google, my job description suddenly expands,' Nancy Paul wrote. 'I become the universal helpdesk for the entire internet, Google tech support, GPay emergency hotline, YouTube troubleshooter, and what not.' (Also Read: Gujarati mom teaches daughter Kannada in Bengaluru market, internet calls it 'true assimilation') From family WhatsApp groups to random DMs, the recruiter says the expectations people place on her are borderline comical, ranging from fixing Gmail outages to passing on complaints directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Some of the funniest interactions include: 'Tell Sundar GPay isn't working.' 'Sure thing. He's on my speed dial. Are you kidding me?' 'You're in recruiting? My son is free.' 'Free is great, Uncle-ji. But I'm hiring talent, not handing out prizes.' 'Do you get shares? What's your CTC?' 'Why stop there, Aunty? Want my bank PIN too?' 'You must nap in those sleep pods all the time!' 'Been here almost four years. Used a pod once. Schedule > sleep.' Despite the chaos, the recruiter says working at Google is both humbling and inspiring. 'It's not about knowing everything. It's about staying curious, building cool things, and having enough humor to survive the assumptions.' Reactions online The post struck a chord with professionals across industries, who chimed in with their own humorous experiences. One user recalled, 'When I worked in HP's software team, people constantly asked why their printers weren't working, as if I handled every HP device personally.' Another recruiter added, 'People assume I have a bottomless pit of job openings and can hand them out like free food coupons. When I say I'll reach out based on relevant experience, they look genuinely surprised.' Some couldn't resist poking fun, with one commenter quipping, 'Do you also get to use Google Meet for free? Or is it just me?' Another chimed in with a cheeky request, 'Respect to you for surviving Google-level expectations! Also, small favor, Mama ji forgot his Gmail password. Can you reset it from the server before his nap ends?' (Also Read: McKinsey partner flew across country every month to attend pooja with CEO, claims ex-employee)
