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    Posted 9/17/2023, 9:31:00 AM

    Elon Musk's Intense Management Style Drives SpaceX Engineers to the Brink

    • Employees at SpaceX work under intense pressure to meet Elon Musk's high demands. Musk expects total dedication.

    • One engineer risked drunk driving rather than ignore a late night summons from Musk.

    • Musk's harsh management style has led some employees to quit, despite achieving major accomplishments.

    • Musk told one new employee to have costs memorized or his resignation would be accepted.

    • Musk says he gives "hardcore feedback" but aims to criticize actions rather than attack people.

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