Tesla

"Document everything no matter how small. Use projects and coffee chats as a way to learn about other teams to explore interests."

"I was warned of the intense office culture, but wasn’t expecting to have to continually prove myself operating in a senior role. Even with the constant reorganization of the leadership structure, there are very few women (if any, depending on discipline) at the top."

"There are a good deal of guys working at Tesla that have a poor view of women. There are a lot (even one in my department who was promoted to lead then a supervisor) who will say to your face that they were not looking forward to more women being hired and working with them. It is so very discouraging. "

"Negotiate your compensation strongly. This company doesn't offer set banks of PTO- "Take what you need!" they say. Sounds great, right? Well- sort of. Sounds great except there's also a culture where teams are proud of the fact the CEO moves into the factory for weeks at a time so he can work without sleep, and expects everyone else to manage the same workload. Teams with less than 50 direct reports are always being evaluated for 'inefficiencies.' Arguing for appropriate headcount is a nightmare. Safety is a buzzword, not a reality. There are benefits to working here- namely the benefits- and if you're on a good team, it is amazing. If you're not on a good team, you won't last long. If you're relocating for the company, be VERY SURE you like your team. If you're already in the area, give it a shot- it could be a blast. "

"Be prepared to put your career over family. Company success is more valued than individual contributions."

"Leadership is vastly male, seems like very few women progress to top leadership levels."

"Very difficult to have time outside of the office. Great work as a single person. "

"It's not easy to be a woman in this environment"

"It is the toughest, but one of the most exhilarating places to work. Make sure you love the mission and know what you're in for, because the interviewers aren't honest about the realities. "

"Dont allow yourself to be walked over. Speak up for yourself."

"Very few female leaders and no real opportunities for promotion above Director level"

"Tesla is a very "work hard, play hard" environment. It is highly male dominated workforce, so you best have thick skin and be prepared to get shot down and trailed over often. However, it is always a very creatuve"

"Mother's rooms and maternity policy have been updated to be competitive. Can be a men's culture. Very few women in leadership roles, and mostly in support roles."

"We're often working hard to reach an aggressive goal. Work is expected to come first at these times."