Awesome Experience - Anonymous employee SpaceX Employee Review

5.0
Sep 23, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

People put down the company because they claim they "make their employees work long hours and burn them out" but I think that anyone who says this just isn't cut out for the company. People who work here are passionate about what they do and they all have a common goal. Working for a company with a purpose and a passion like this one is simply incomparable. However, if you are not motivated, passionate, or and willing to put in some extra time then this company may not be the best fit for you.

Cons

I've seen a lot of interns leave with a negative attitude because they do not get a full time job offer. I understand where the frustration is coming from, however I think more students should just be grateful that they were given the opportunity to intern for such a unique and innovative company. I don't think there is any other company that provides as much hands-on expirience as SpaceX.

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* **Unmatched Mission & Impact:** You are literally working on rockets and spacecraft. The cool factor is 10/10. * **Brilliant Coworkers:** You will be surrounded by some of the smartest, most driven engineers in the world. * **Insane Career Growth:** SpaceX on your resume is a golden ticket. You will learn more here in 3 months than in 3 years at a normal company. * **Hands-on Experience:** They actually trust interns with real, critical hardware. No boring coffee-fetching tasks.

Cons

**Cons:** * **Zero Work-Life Balance:** 70-80 hours a week is the norm, not the exception. Say goodbye to your social life and sleep. * **Extreme Burnout:** The "hustle culture" is toxic. You are expected to treat the company as your entire life. * **Mediocre Pay:** The hourly pay is average, especially when you factor in the insane hours and the high cost of living in LA/Hawthorne. * **Chaotic Management:** Decisions can change overnight based on whatever Elon Musk tweets or feels like doing that morning.

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