Daniel Sprague
- Daniel Sprague was a recruiter at Google, contracted via Adecco, and made a six-figure salary.
- Sprague quit in December 2022 ahead of layoffs because he thought it would be hard to progress.
- He decided to follow his passion for tattooing and now he makes even more money.
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Daniel Sprague, a 27-year-old who formerly worked at Google in New York and Austin. His employment has been verified by Business Insider. The text has been edited for length and clarity.
I joined Google as a full life cycle recruiter for YouTube in September 2021 in New York. When I was offered the role, I was hesitant at first, but looking at YouTube's culture I realized there's no way I wanted to pass up on that opportunity.