- Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:26 am
#9012
Elon Musk's Surprise Late-Night Tesla Pep Talk: Genius or Desperation?
So, Musk just held a surprise late-night all-hands at Tesla, and it was… interesting. He told employees to hold onto their stock, despite the recent plunge. He talked up the Cybercab and Optimus robots like they're about to take over the world. This all comes after heavy criticism from investors about his focus (or lack thereof) on Tesla.
Is this a sign of genuine confidence, or is Musk trying a little too hard to reassure everyone? The stock dipped *after* hours following the meeting, which makes you wonder. Is his vision of a 10 million vehicle fleet with 5-10 times the usefulness realistic? Are investors just not seeing the big picture, or is Musk out of touch with reality?
He’s also doubling down on the Cybercab and Optimus, projecting massive production numbers. Two million Cybercabs a year? A legion of Optimus robots? Are these achievable goals, or is Musk just throwing out wild numbers to distract from the current problems? What kind of impact could this level of automation have on the job market?
And what about the complete lack of political talk from employees? Given the recent criticism of Musk's involvement with the White House DOGE office, it's odd that no one brought it up. Are employees afraid to ask tough questions, or do they genuinely not care? Is this silence a good thing, or a sign of something more concerning?
Finally, Musk admits he's stretched pretty thin with 17 jobs. Is it even possible for one person to effectively manage that many companies and responsibilities? Is his divided attention hurting Tesla, or is he somehow able to juggle it all?
What are your thoughts? Is Musk a visionary leading us into the future, or is he setting Tesla up for a major crash? Let's discuss.
So, Musk just held a surprise late-night all-hands at Tesla, and it was… interesting. He told employees to hold onto their stock, despite the recent plunge. He talked up the Cybercab and Optimus robots like they're about to take over the world. This all comes after heavy criticism from investors about his focus (or lack thereof) on Tesla.
Is this a sign of genuine confidence, or is Musk trying a little too hard to reassure everyone? The stock dipped *after* hours following the meeting, which makes you wonder. Is his vision of a 10 million vehicle fleet with 5-10 times the usefulness realistic? Are investors just not seeing the big picture, or is Musk out of touch with reality?
He’s also doubling down on the Cybercab and Optimus, projecting massive production numbers. Two million Cybercabs a year? A legion of Optimus robots? Are these achievable goals, or is Musk just throwing out wild numbers to distract from the current problems? What kind of impact could this level of automation have on the job market?
And what about the complete lack of political talk from employees? Given the recent criticism of Musk's involvement with the White House DOGE office, it's odd that no one brought it up. Are employees afraid to ask tough questions, or do they genuinely not care? Is this silence a good thing, or a sign of something more concerning?
Finally, Musk admits he's stretched pretty thin with 17 jobs. Is it even possible for one person to effectively manage that many companies and responsibilities? Is his divided attention hurting Tesla, or is he somehow able to juggle it all?
What are your thoughts? Is Musk a visionary leading us into the future, or is he setting Tesla up for a major crash? Let's discuss.
- By allmaxh