Google’s 48‑Employee Shake‑Up: The Company’s Bit of “No‑Short‑S’Bitches” Stunt
What the Numbers Say
Sir Sundar Pichai dropped a bomb that 48 people had been fired in the last two years, with 13 being senior execs. It’s all tied to sexual‑harassment allegations. Google’s tone? A “hard line” on the big shots.
Why Andy Rubin’s Exit Package Is the Talk of the Town
Andy Rubin, the Android mastermind, supposedly walked away with an exit package that would make most tax clerks blush—about $90 million. The New York Times claim says Google covered up other misconduct, and it’s linked to those senior figures.
Inside the Firing‑Faithful
- Pichai’s letter calls the report “a tough read” but skips a straight answer.
- He promises a safe, inclusive workspace and hunts down every harassment complaint professionally.
- He stresses that none of the fired individuals received an exit package.
Rubin’s Reason for Leaving
Sam Singer, Rubin’s spokesperson, said Rubin left voluntarily to launch a venture firm and a tech incubator named Playground. Rubin also founded Essential, a no‑laptop, no‑flagphone company—after stirring the Android pot that powers roughly 85 % of all phones worldwide.
Old Stories & The New Chapter
Back in 2013, a woman reported a hotel incident involving Rubin. Google deemed the claim credible and said CEO Larry Page moved to get Rubin out. The Times had other unnamed execs in the mix, suggesting a pattern of covering up misconduct.
Bottom Line “No More Short‑S’Bites”
Google promises to act decisively on any harassment complaint, but the public remains skeptical. The canvas is wide, and the PR canvas still needs more authenticity.
