Tesla

Allows you to quickly learn a lot of things in a short time. Less bureaucracy – if you can navigate properly around different teams. Depending on your manager, they can empower you to progress. RSUs can be tempting if you believe in future growth (not on current allocation).

It can be overwhelming. Imagine being in the thick of things on day one and figuring out a lot of issues by yourself. There will be guidance, but you are supposed to drive your own.

Cultural shock: People are bonded on work ethic more and tend to have their own circles. You will have to find a balance.

I think lately I have seen a tendency of favoritism. Getting good reviews and promoting not directly based upon merit, but more so on if they are in your circle and how good they are to you. At least some of the layoffs I have seen align with that.

Bring back the good days of reviewing and promoting people on merit, and not based upon favoritism. I saw that happening a lot when I was there last.