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So, let's try to be objective about this. Tesla's viewpoint is that Cristina had an internal conflict with other managers regarding the choice of one of the sup

So, let's try to be objective about this. Tesla's viewpoint is that Cristina had an internal conflict with other managers regarding the choice of one of the suppliers [0]: > For example, Ms. Balan was unhappy with a particular supplier that was selected by an internal group of subject matter experts who extensively studied the issue. She took it upon herself to find an alternative supplier that [...] She herself confirms it (from original article): > All seemed to be going well until Balan came across what she considered sketchy dealings on supplier contracts and the curling floor mats. From her fundraiser page, she tried to spin the business disagreement into a "hot topic" gender discrimination issue: > Soon after I’ve got into an arbitration lawsuit with Tesla based on misclassification, wrongful termination And gender discrimination. Not knowing the details, this leaves an impression of an opportunistic person who would try all means possible to achieve what she wants, rather than trying to persuade others. The problem with such people is that they can be right in some decisions, wrong in others, but if the rest of the team has to spend 50% of their time catering to that 1 person, it's a net-negative effect on the team. You can call it unfair, but diplomacy and compromises are important if you are working with other people. Given that, I would be skeptical about other claims she makes: >Under duress, threatened that if I [did] not sign my resignation I would be handcuffed and dragged to the parking lot … It's a her-word-against-his case and in such cases both sides are typically trying to bend reality in their favor. Also, worth noting that Musk has recently announced that he's moving away from California [2], so LA times would have very good reasons for a hit piece like this one. [0] http://deleter.net/index.php/news/5541/Business/September-11-2017/Reporter-Writes-Glowing-Article-About-Elon-Musk-But-Leaves-Out-Key-Details http://deleter.net/index.php/news/5541/Business/September-11... [1] https://www.gofundme.com/f/a86fmm-fighting-tesla-for-defaming-me-after-speaking-up https://www.gofundme.com/f/a86fmm-fighting-tesla-for-defamin... [2] https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22163805/elon-musk-texas-moved-california-tesla-spacex https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22163805/elon-musk-texas-...

X6S1x6Okd1st 6y ago
Are you really trying to be objective about this?
didibus 6y ago
Did we read the same thing? She was trying to escalate to upper management that she saw some issues with suppliers, which were possibly due to people choosing their friends as supplier instead of choosing the best supplier, and also some issue with floor mats that could be a safety concern. And they fired her for that. I don't know what else there is to spin? It looks to me she cared too much about doing a good job and tried to mingle with a manager chain that cared more about themselves.
- john_moscow 6y ago
  That's from her own words. If she instead wanted to push her own friend as a supplier, she would claim the same. Because it sounds like a good argument if you want to switch a supplier. I would love to see some facts here, but all that is currently presented is just words. And I don't like that if you play the minority card, whatever you are saying is perceived by the public with more credibility than what your opponents are stating, regardless of the facts. This opens huge possibilities for abuse by opportunists and increases division in the society.

X6S1x6Okd1st 6y ago

Are you really trying to be objective about this?

didibus 6y ago

Did we read the same thing? She was trying to escalate to upper management that she saw some issues with suppliers, which were possibly due to people choosing their friends as supplier instead of choosing the best supplier, and also some issue with floor mats that could be a safety concern. And they fired her for that. I don't know what else there is to spin? It looks to me she cared too much about doing a good job and tried to mingle with a manager chain that cared more about themselves.

john_moscow 6y ago
That's from her own words. If she instead wanted to push her own friend as a supplier, she would claim the same. Because it sounds like a good argument if you want to switch a supplier. I would love to see some facts here, but all that is currently presented is just words. And I don't like that if you play the minority card, whatever you are saying is perceived by the public with more credibility than what your opponents are stating, regardless of the facts. This opens huge possibilities for abuse by opportunists and increases division in the society.