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Musk strikes again | Shocking revelations of racism and 12-hour shifts reveal what life is like inside Tesla

Shocking revelations of racism and 12-hour shifts reveal what life is like inside Tesla

There’s no doubt that Tesla has established itself as a trailblazing force, rewriting the rules and reshaping an entire sector under the leadership of Elon Musk.

However, it seems that such innovation has come at the expense of its workers’ wellbeing and health.

A recent exposé has shone a worrying light on the lesser-known aspects of the Tesla narrative, revealing a workplace culture allegedly characterised by extreme demands and alarming working conditions.

According to past employees, Musk's unrelenting pursuit of perfection often comes at the expense of his workers. He infamously recently demanded that his employees go "ultra-hardcore" in trying to deliver his vision. In other words, push themselves beyond their comfort zones.

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