Vaco cuts corners, and that's why it exists
Pros
-The company works with Google to staff out projects when Google doesn't want to hire full-timers. -Depending on the team, you may work on new products for Google. -If you're in-office, you'll get access to free food during normal hours. -You'll get access to Google's gym.
Cons
-Recruiters intentionally misstate hours over the phone. Get them in writing. -Shifts are 4a-1:30p; 11a-8:30p; and 7p-4:30a. -Schedule is four days on, two days off, so you will not have normal weekends. -You do not get holidays off, and there is no compensation for holiday work. -The company did not properly withhold taxes for many employees in 2017. -Managers are inexperienced and it shows. -Vaco only cares about keeping contracts with Google, not employees. The company tagline is "Onshore Services at Offshore Prices." -Clients get offshore prices because Vaco offers employees poor benefits: a HDHP plan is about $225/month, whereas a traditional co-pay plan is about $650/month. -There is no 401(k) match, and no HSA. There is a 401(k) with poor options and high fees. -Vaco employees are not allowed to talk to Googlers without manager permission. -If you talk to a Googler about a project without the permission/supervision of your Vaco manager, you will be scolded and potentially punished. -Vaco's managers only want subservience. They targeted one colleague who spoke out and put him on a performance improvement plan. -Managers do a poor job of communicating and send passive-aggressive follow-ups when employees don't understand. -Management solicits anonymous questions for all-hands meetings, but does not address ongoing issues, or punishes people they suspect have raised concerns. -Morale is consistently low, and most roles are dead-end jobs.
