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      Tesla reviews

      3.5

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (11,972 total reviews)
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      Elon Musk

      59% approve of CEO

      56% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Culture & values

      2.9

      Senior management

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      Tesla has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 11,972 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tesla employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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      12K reviews
      3.0
      Sep 15, 2023

      It used to be great

      Staff controls engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      While it had many flaws it was immensely exciting place to work at. All hands were on deck trying to electrify the planet. Most driven group I have seen. Low amount of individuals who were not competent in the past.

      Cons

      Currently the Fremont plant is swarmed with a new set of people who have ascended into management with very little experience and competence resulting in the same mistakes being repeated again. It is no more an enclave of the smartest and driven but more for those who like to play the game well. Moreover HR does not address issues that are in violation intertwined with senior management which is unfortunately recipe for long term liability.

      2.0
      Sep 1, 2023

      Intense Workload and Unsafe Work Environment

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pays well compared to other companies. Stock Benefits: As part of its compensation package, Tesla has historically offered stock options or equity, which can be lucrative if the company continues to succeed.

      Cons

      Intense Workload: The pace at Tesla is notoriously fast, and long working hours can be expected. Employees report burnout due to the demanding nature of their roles. High Pressure: Given the ambitious goals set by the company, there can be significant pressure to meet tight deadlines and targets. Frequent Changes: The dynamic environment can lead to shifting priorities, which is disorienting or frustrating. Job Security: Lack of job security due to periodic layoffs and restructuring. Company Culture: While many appreciate the mission-driven nature of Tesla, some feel the culture can be competitive to a fault, leading to a lack of work-life balance. Safety Concerns: The safety measures are questionable. Very unsafe to work here.

      1.0
      Aug 25, 2023

      Toxic and unsustainable - not worth the name recognition on my resume.

      Senior design manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A handful of really smart and kind humans.

      Cons

      - No life-work balance. - Too few women in leadership roles and percentage across the company is dismal. - No EQ or leadership skills amongst management. - VPs communicate poorly and don't get along with each other! - CEO is not great on stage, not a story teller, doesn't really motivate, rambles, is not engaging and is disconnected from actual humanity. - Stress induced health issues are ubiquitous. Yikes!

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