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    Tesla Reviews

    Updated September 19, 2017
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    • Tough work-life balance for full timers (in 134 reviews)

    • Long hours (but it's totally worth it) (in 134 reviews)

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    1. "Material Handler"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Material Handler in Hayward, CA
      Current Employee - Material Handler in Hayward, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Tesla full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Receive and unload freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
      Check for damaged goods
      Verify items received with purchase order
      Wrap, package, and ship supplies; deliver and retrieve supplies to and from work or storage areas
      Maintain inventory records by adding or deleting supplies as they are shipped or received

      Cons

      Work as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers
      Verify that all merchandising standards were maintained daily
      Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
      Balance cash register and assure store is ready for next business day

      Advice to Management

      For help

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Hard work but worth it."

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      Current Employee - Process Technician
      Current Employee - Process Technician
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Tesla full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      No micro management at all. Either you have what it takes our you don't. Encouraged free exchange of ideas.

      Cons

      You are going to work your butt off.

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    3. Helpful (5)

      "Production Associate"

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      Former Employee - Production Associate in Fremont, CA
      Former Employee - Production Associate in Fremont, CA
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Tesla full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      competitive pay, a ton of hours. if you need to pay off some debt, towards the end of each quarter tesla pushes hard to produce cars, so constant 12 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. you feel important working for such a cool company. It is hard work and i enjoyed it, but its not for everyone.

      Cons

      No 401k, minimum vacation, vacation requests denied often, hard on your body, too many hours at the end of the quarter, not enough hours when the quarter is over. (constantly switching from 8 hour days to 12 hour days, find out only a couple days in advance if your working saturday)

      Advice to Management

      Management likes to fire people and start over, but the best method is creating a happy work environment so the employees enjoy being there. most people who are fired from here are glad they are fired because of the stressful environment

    4. "Tesla"

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      Former Employee - Associate Manager in Fremont, CA
      Former Employee - Associate Manager in Fremont, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Tesla full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Changing the world, benefits, being part of something bigger than yourself

      Cons

      work/life balance, pay, cut throat

      Advice to Management

      Listen to your employees and show them that their opinions matter

    5. "Changing the world"

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      Current Employee - Production Associate in Fremont, CA
      Current Employee - Production Associate in Fremont, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Tesla full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Working for a company which is dedicated to changing the world.

      Cons

      Long shifts of standing for extended periods of time.

      Advice to Management

      Management is great for what i have seen in my four months.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Alright"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Tesla full-time

      Pros

      Feels like you're a part of something big.

      Cons

      Long mandatory hours. 80 hour work week is standard. Management is horrible. Don't care for employees.

    7. Helpful (3)

      "Seemed like a Dream Company but Not"

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      Former Employee - Recruiter in Fremont, CA
      Former Employee - Recruiter in Fremont, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Tesla full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      -Elon Musk
      -Cool products - cars and solar products

      Cons

      -Over worked - stretched to the limits. Recruiters handle up to 75 requisitions (openings)

      -Requiring a degree from applicants but the Hiring Manager herself did not have one. She had little to no experience either except for a reputation for being a hard a&$.

      -In the SolarCity merger we felt we were going to be embraced but little did we know it was planned from the beginning that they were not going to keep SolarCity employees.

      -Baptism by fire for new hires

      -Low base pay - great stocks or RSU offerings only if you are not let go before they vest which is highly unlikely

      -No remote or flexible working schedules

      -No investment in recruiting tools/training - Their ATS system is archaic and not meant for a large company.

      Advice to Management

      Create better training for new hires and new employees who transferred over from mergers.

      Recruiters - Screen in more in the beginning. You are missing out on potential candidates who would succeed however just do not "fit the pre-screen mold."

    8. "Product Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Product Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Product Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Tesla part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      They have a great work environment where they hire intelligent, well spoken and for the majority part, positive, group of teammates. Most of the people I worked with worked part time while having gone to UCLA or having recently graduated Occidental or LMU. They look for intelligent people who have a good track record and who can do well in sales and environmental sustainability.

      Cons

      When you are in sales, there is not a lot of room to grow into other departments other than sales. You can definitely count on being there for a year in sales before being considered into a higher up position in sales. Also, the sales pay is in either hourly or salary. There is no commission salary.

      Advice to Management

      Look to where you can empower your staff/teammates to grow in their long term goals. Inspire fun and creativity in the work environment vs monotonous routine.

    9. "Best job I've ever had"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Tesla full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I've met the most amazing people working in this company. We are all truly in it for the mission. The company has fantastic benefits. There are plenty of opportunities for overtime. I feel like I found myself because I work for this company.

      Cons

      Still a start up so everyday at work is a hectic day. A little bit unorganized. There would be days where I push 15 hour shifts.

      Advice to Management

      Recognize employees.

    10. Helpful (2)

      "Job Title and Level"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fremont, CA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fremont, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Tesla full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Busy, lots of Job opportunities

      Cons

      Unbalanced salaries, difficult to advance

      Advice to Management

      Management needs to do a better job when employees are actively pursuing career advancement and provide guidance to achieving the employees goals. Tesla has the hardest working job force and all employees, not a chosen few deserve to be treat equally in career advancement and salaries.

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