Pros: Compensation is strong after accounting for RSU/ISOs. There is a major mission that the company is working toward, and people generally care and want to do good work.

Cons: Some leadership can be focused on the technical and not actual management.

Pros: Gwynne Shotwell knows what she's doing. The business model and approach are very sound. It continues to be a valuable company.

Cons: Mountains of tech debt with real-life consequences.

Pros: My team is extremely professional, competent, and kind, and looks out for each other. We are not a complete anomaly within the company, and this has allowed our team to be extremely successful. There is a broad department-to-department spread in people's experience of the company. We get stuff done in an incredible way. Fast-paced, productive, and meaningful. It can be very rewarding to work at SpaceX.

Cons: Horrifying behavior from Elon, which is constantly being rationalized by HR and execs. Constant distraction from the important work on hand. Leads to a culture of impunity when it comes to certain departments or teams. Not great for rocket production. Absurd and toxic work hours are expected of some teams, with a "do more with less" attitude that is NOT conducive to long-term success.