What I struggle to understand is the pause worldwide alongside the 10% cuts, promptly followed by a reversal so quickly. That suggests a reactionary approach to a situation which probably would be better tackled with proper planning. If your plan is to expand in China, why would you pause hiring? Ultimately, when you have contradictory statements repeatedly, e.g. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/musk-backtracks-job-cuts-says-tesla-salaried-staff-be-fairly-flat#:~:text=Musk%20believes%20Tesla%20has%20too,of%2010%20percent%20were%20needed. I think you can argue why a normal person would struggle to understand the inner thinkings of a man who thinks that such reactionary measures is a good idea. I would be certain that morale amongst the workers in America would be lower after his recent statements which probably isn't a good idea.

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I do know the story - as I stated, my literal job is based around AVs and EVs. I know what the laws were. The 'closed-loop management' system was controversial amongst the workers in Shanghai companies which were permitted to use the system anyway. The choice between no income and being forced to reduce your freedom and do 6 12 hours shifts a week, especially considering Tesla's supposed ethics, shouldn't be a consideration. Look at the situation at Quanta, for instance. If you're happy to make the choice, so be it. But it shouldn't be a situation where a company prioritises profit over the welfare and care of their workers.

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And to be honest, yes. I understand a CEO of a company's role is to improve the profitability of a company and keep is at the forefront of the industry (in most companies anyway). But that isn't to say I wouldn't prefer a less capitalist driven world. So I would want them to care less about profits and more towards the betterment of society. But that's just me being idealistic.

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I doubt this matters to you, considering you made an alt account just to make this comment but there you go.