Checking out Time’s photo essay of the Googleplex is enough to make any geek drool. Google’s famous 20% rule for employees where they can spend 20% of their time working on their own pet projects but did you know about some of the other amenities in the ‘plex?

- Two swim in place pools with lifeguards on duty
- 24 hour onsite hardware technicians to fix computer ills
- workspace customization and flexibility with lava lamps and other gadgets and gizmos
- idea board for out of this world ideas like Google spaceships
- shoot pool or let the kids play while snacking away in stylish employee lounges
- get your haircut at the ‘plex
- play volleyball outside
- three free gourmet meals per day
- professional massages
- dogs are allowed in the ‘plex, but sorry Garfield, cats are out

It’s a wonder anybody ever leaves the Googleplex which isn’t an accidental side effect. If the going should ever get tough for Google (it will someday), maybe they can sell out part of the space for timeshare. I’m sure some guests would love to spend time there.

If I was ever going to be an employee anywhere again, I’d certainly look strongly at amenities like these. What other places have nice bennies like this?

Did this post make you go hmm?

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