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> And Tesla still has employees, but fewer than before They know they can hire more; Anytime they'd post an ad, there'd be millions of applicants. So, the inpu
by mandeepj 2y ago
> And Tesla still has employees, but fewer than before
They know they can hire more; Anytime they'd post an ad, there'd be millions of applicants. So, the input funnel is not their problem.
https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/much-more-difficult-to-get-into-spacex-tesla-than-harvard-says-elon-musk-381650-2023-05-17 https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/much-more...
- s1artibartfast 2y agoIndeed. This means that they can employ more people when it is productive to do so, and let them go when they dont need or want them. I think this is a good thing in general. I dont think we should structure our expectations or the labor market around the idea that companies should retain unprofitable workers.
- matthewdgreen 2y agoDeveloping a bad reputation is like sunburn. It doesn't turn into cancer instantly, but it slowly accumulates damage over time. Right now a top worker (particularly in a critical field like AI) has a lot of choices, and the company that gets a reputation for randomly firing entire teams is going to be a harder sell.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoPerhaps, but that is a strategy decision for the company, and potential employee.
- mandeepj 2y agoCheckout Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Those who need a job urgently especially now a days wouldn't look into "reputation". They may not even leave later as long as their needs are met. https://canadacollege.edu/dreamers/docs/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs.pdf https://canadacollege.edu/dreamers/docs/Maslows-Hierarchy-of...
- greedo 2y agoPretty sure that a good techie (not even someone in AI) has most of their basic needs taken care of. Working for a psychopath who can't control his impulses does a killer number on the other levels of Maslow's needs...