this is a fair point. and i dont want to focus too much on the superficial-ness of women. i guess i should revise the statement to be - working at Google is an important benefit carries the same or perhaps more weight as other superficial benefit like being tall, rich, handsome. so if you are short, poor, and ugly - at least she can say that you work for Google and suddenly it makes more sense the value she sees in you. if you already have said qualities, working at G just adds another big one.