Working at SpaceX in the company's earliest days was intense, but it may pay off for some hires. Tough working conditions might tank some businesses, but not SpaceX.
Like many tech startups, SpaceX offered its early employees stock options as a financial incentive to keep them invested in the company's success - even when they were exposed to Musk's strict standards.
Offering stock options is a common strategy, especially for early-stage companies that don't have much cash for salaries. 'When they are working these grinding hours... under high pressure,' it keeps them motivated.
Stock options are a toss-up. They don't always end up being valuable. SpaceX was proving its value early, though. 'Even as far back as 2010, you could see that had real value if you stayed there.'
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