I got a job at Google within 90 days of getting laid off from AWS. I started preparing well beforehand.

• 03/19/2026, 5:48 AM
• businessinsider.com

Charles Broomfield

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Charles Broomfield, a 25-year-old engineering analyst at Google, based in Washington, D.C. His employment and identity have been confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity.