CyberGus
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"WANTED: engineers to work on Tesla's industry-leading Supercharger team. Must be loyal and/or desperate. Also, MSCE certified."
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Is Elon thinking of REHIRING some of the fired SuperCharging folks
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"WANTED: engineers to work on Tesla's industry-leading Supercharger team. Must be loyal and/or desperate. Also, MSCE certified."
I've come here from innocent cat video land. Apparently, it's not the same here and they won't take me back.
“I possess a device, in my pocket, that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.”
― Ian Leslie, Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It
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Because those are the best people for the job? The ones who are the most desperate and/or loyal?
I understand that this sounds like a stretch, but the best thing to ever happen in my life was to be laid off from my previous career. I was complacent. It was the devil I knew. I could do the job well but I wasn't happy and I wasn't motivated to go above or beyond for the job. It gave me the opportunity to pursue my current dream career. A shake up like this thins the ranks of complacent people and potentially gives wider opportunities for the "true believer" types. I'm not saying this was some altruistic move. But there are a lot of potential positives. We're hearing a lot about lay offs, not a lot about severance packages and the opportunities it might allow. Just a thought.
RayK
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No, I didn't say, mean or imply that. Merely that it may be Elon's way of thinking and doing things. He has admitted a couple of years ago, on live TV, that he's "on the spectrum", specifically, Asperger's. That could explain why he did what he did. Or maybe not. I'm no psychologist.
On the contrary, probably some of the "best" people have decided to move on to another company given what they just experienced. And other people outside of Tesla may now be thinking that there could be a position open that they could occupy. Whether or not these are the "best people", only time will tell.
So then when you said “maybe this was Elon’s plan all along” you are saying his plan all along was to intentionally not get the best people working for him? Doesn’t sound like a very good plan to me. But you don’t need to convince me…I’m the guy who told Tesla’s recruiter there was no way in hell I’d work for Elon.
What does "best" people mean? Best is contextual, and in the tech world, the contexts change all the time. Is the best the fastest? Is it the one with the most connections? Is it the most flexible and cross-trainable? The best at site acquisition? Who gives a crap you have the Best farrier in the entire world if you're moving away from horse-drawn carriages. It's probably no coincidence that by the time you're building your 50th supercharger site in the state, it's routine and Tesla is an AI company. 2+2 = ??? Makes perfect sense to let go of those "best" people and hire back people who are willing to work under the new AI environment for example. I'm 100% with Sandy Munro. Everyone is looking at this from a feelings standpoint and not business. People don't have the foresight to see the forest instead of looking at the tree immediately in front of them.
BTW, stop looking for Tesla to solve all your problems. There are a dozen DCFC companies out there and more coming. Just because Tesla doesn't make DCFC ubiquitous at every major offramp doesn't mean it won't get done.
Has he fired and rehired anyone from the Quality Control department?
RayK
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<joke>Was there even a Quality Control department in the first place?</joke>
Ted'sla
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Hope so. Someone cut off all the cables (and lived) at a Houston Supercharger lot to get the copper. We're going to see a lot of that until we return some folks to "there, from which they came."
So after weeks of pontificating we still don’t know what really happened and why. Can’t wait for the movie.
FastEddieB
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Chat GPT food for thought:
Which actors most closely resemble Elon Musk?
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- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Known for his versatile acting skills, Gordon-Levitt shares some facial features with Musk, including a similar jawline and expressive eyes.
- Robert Downey Jr.: Although perhaps a less obvious physical match, Downey Jr. has been cited for his ability to capture the charisma and eccentricity that characterize Musk. His portrayal of Tony Stark (Iron Man) was actually inspired by Musk, adding to the perceived resemblance.
- Christian Bale: Bale has the acting range and intensity to portray Musk effectively. His ability to undergo physical transformations and his keen eye for character detail make him a strong candidate.
- Sam Rockwell: Known for his dynamic roles and chameleon-like ability to transform into various characters, Rockwell could capture the quirky and innovative spirit of Musk.
- Rami Malek: With his striking features and compelling screen presence, Malek could convincingly portray Musk, especially emphasizing his unique mannerisms and intense focus.
ChooseFreedom
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That's fun!
I think a big part of Elon's "presence" comes from his height, 6' 2".
The only option you have listed who's over 5' 9" is Bale (6').
There are plenty of "movie magic tricks" that could be done, but adding 5"-7" is tough. You'd basically have to hire the rest of the cast with actors who would make up that difference by being shorter.
If you ask RDJ or JGL to wear 2"-3" lifts, then cast a bit shorter. I guess it could work. Camera angles are easy to fix when in a controlled environment. But harder to pull off in dynamic scenes.
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