Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Elon Musk Considers Return to Intense Work Schedule
Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla and SpaceX, might start working extremely long hours again, like he did before.
He said he would if his kids were not around.
He used to work up to 120 hours a week when his company was in trouble.
He even slept at the factories to be close to his team.
He did it because he wanted them to know he was working hard too.
Musk also mentioned a team that works similar long hours.
Elon Musk hinted he might return to working seven days a week if his children were away.
Musk previously worked up to 120 hours a week during the Model 3 production ramp-up.
He has lived at Tesla factories, even sleeping in a tent on the roof and under his desk.
Musk stated he did this to show solidarity with his staff.
Musk mentioned a DOGE team also working extreme hours to compete with 'bureaucratic opponents'.
- Who
- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
- What
- Elon Musk discussing his intense work habits.
- When
- Recently, in a post on X and in a 2018 interview.
- Where
- Tesla factories in Fremont and Nevada, and on X.
- Why
- Musk considered the long hours for the sake of his company, and to support his team.
Employees
Musk
Work Hours
Employees
Musk's work ethic may place unrealistic expectations upon them.
Musk
Musk says he is setting the example.
- Companies
- Tesla, SpaceX
- Work Hours (Peak)
- Up to 120 hours/week
- Factory Sleep Location
- Tent on roof, under desk
- Reasoning
- Solidarity with staff