Tesla employees are shrugging off the company’s struggling stock performance, with many opting to ignore its fluctuations and focus on their work. Business Insider spoke with 10 Tesla workers across different roles and locations, who shared their thoughts on the impact of CEO Elon Musk’s actions on their mental state.
Despite concerns about slowing sales, increasing competition, and Musk’s absence from the company, most employees remain optimistic about the future of the company. Four workers actively avoid checking the stock price, citing that it can be overwhelming and drive oneself crazy. Two others have turned to long-term cash options instead, which allow them to receive cash awards over a four-year period.
Historically, Tesla’s compensation package has been attractive, with some employees becoming millionaires due to their stock grants. However, this has also led to a phenomenon where people try to work at Tesla solely for the promise of making it rich quickly – but ultimately leave the company soon after.
In an informal forum used by some employees, the attitude is similar to that outside the company, with workers not posting anything extraordinary about the stock performance. Instead, they focus on sharing news and tweets from other sources. Eight out of ten workers interviewed expressed optimism about Tesla’s future, attributing it to the quality of its products.
When asked if they worry about Musk’s behavior or association with certain individuals, most employees simply shrug it off, saying that the product is ultimately what drives sales.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-price-drop-employees-react-2025-3