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Great Tools, Horrible Manager

Engineering Technician
Former Employee
Worked at Tesla for 2 years
August 11, 2023
Austin, Texas
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Amazing benefits, top-of-the-line equipment for engineers, and an unlimited budget to build things your way.

Cons

The only reason I left was due to a manager. I wish I could call him out by first and last name on here so you know to run if you get interviewed by him. This manager had zero interest in our safety and working conditions. He had his priorities all jacked up and made working under him incredibly frustrating.

The whole team under him, except for one of us, quit. Instead of investigating why seven people quit within two months, they just decided to hire a new team. Last I heard from my connection, half of the new team already quit too.

Tesla is insanely behind on HR dealing with health and management concerns. Also, you're not going to move around here if you thought that was an option. They hire and fill spots so fast. By the time you see the posting, they already have someone in the hiring process and two in the pipeline for when that person inevitably quits.

Advice to Management

Find new management in the Cell Engineering R&D department. They all suck at their jobs.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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