Working at a Musk company usually is, from what I've heard, a rigorous, fast-moving and stressful experience. It's expected, from the top all the way down, that people move really fast and push really hard.

So, given that, here's my question: is it not well known, ahead of time, that's the environment? How many people are truly surprised once they hire on?

I've been a long-time fan of most of Musk's work, acknowledging that the man is deeply flawed.

Yet even though I personally believe in most of what Musk wants to accomplish, I will never work at any of his companies, even though I'm quite qualified for several roles in each.

I believe in the mission, but my personal and family time is even more important to me.

Note that all of the above is, roughly, talking about salaried/technical/management positions, and not, roughly, about hourly.