Tesla's Culture of Ultra-Hardcore: Balancing Success and Worker Well-being

Tesla's success as a car company has been built on a culture of ultra-hardcore, with Elon Musk at the helm emphasizing the need for relentless dedication and exceptional performance. This approach has led to long hours and high intensity work, with Tesla employees often working 70 hours a week or more. While this ethos has propelled the company forward and made investors wealthy, it has also had a darker side. Numerous reports of workers facing grueling conditions, including sleeping on the factory floor, working 10-12 hour days, and getting fired on the spot for mistakes, have emerged. These reports have also highlighted the prevalence of gender and racial discrimination within the company, leading to investigations, fines, and lawsuits. Despite Tesla's mission to develop sustainable electric vehicles, questions have been raised about whether the relentless pursuit of success justifies the toll on worker well-being.