Thanks to Eric for speaking out in the first place and for the thoughtful, level-headed responses he's sharing here in the aftermath. I work in tech recruiting and it's quite disheartening to see employees who have been so overtly wronged by an employer (and in this case — multiply wrongdoing by 1000x, add PERSONAL TROLLING from a CEO who's averaging ~3 catastrophic decisions per day) express fear that public criticism makes you unhireable down the road. Not saying that Eric is implying this, but I've heard a lot of this fear in the discourse around recent tech layoffs. That old industry mindset is toxic and grew out of the days when companies could get away with silencing employees under the guise of "protecting our ability to surprise and delight users." Today's talent market is so competitive that companies and their recruiters would almost never ding someone for speaking up in this way...unless, I guess, the CEO is another flavor of Musk. But there are many companies out there that don't have this problem and desperately need great tech managers. If anything, voicing dissent on public channels shows courage, leadership, and a kind of savviness (either technical expertise, or in other areas like your personal rights, product/legal considerations, effective communication, etc.) that stands out in a field like engineering. At this point, especially at Twitter, I think this is sadly just about the last recourse employees have to escape a shitshow with dignity intact.
Firing someone who's giving you constructive criticism or advice on how to run Twitter is a hallmark of a dictator. I knew Musk was unstable, but I had no idea how unstable. Looks like, like Trump, he has a big ego that can't withstand criticism of any kind (small or big). I had no idea he had such little empathy. The future of Twitter looks bleak, at least from an employment standard.
Again, great reporting. I saw this unfold on Twitter and was rolling on eyes throughout it all. I was hoping Musk wasn't like Trump but he's proving that he is. Another disaster for America and freedom of speech.
I'm running to Matsodon but the site is silent. Perhaps Telegram...any other suggestions, let me know. Peace out.
Totally agree. You can't expect to be treated with kindness when from the first day of your leadership you're showing no respect for the livelihood of the employees. I find those who spoke out courageous. I'd welcome them anytime in my imaginative company :P
Yeah, but it's a NoNo to criticize any company's leadership publicly when an employee. I don't know many companies that would allow that to go without recourse.
Whether he did or not, it's always bad form to criticize an employer publicly. Your younger generation have much to learn about life, methinks. Just because technology allows one to communicate better than ever, the old rules of human behaviour are still there and most likely will never change, regardless of the western outlook on “wokeness” which is rather silly in and of itself.
In this day n age, one should be grateful to have a high enumeration job, because many people in the western world are working more than one job, just to make ends meet.
I get your point. 🙂 but...but...this is Elon Musk. He's destroying the livelihood of thousands of employees and people are quitting in droves. I would be super surprised if people kept their mouth shut.
Great interview. Although I’m not sure how great it is to give a platform to someone who openly criticized his boss on Twitter. There are other avenues for correction. Reading his replies it was clear he did not have comedic intent.
That all being said, this Twitter content has been great.
Thanks to Eric for speaking out in the first place and for the thoughtful, level-headed responses he's sharing here in the aftermath. I work in tech recruiting and it's quite disheartening to see employees who have been so overtly wronged by an employer (and in this case — multiply wrongdoing by 1000x, add PERSONAL TROLLING from a CEO who's averaging ~3 catastrophic decisions per day) express fear that public criticism makes you unhireable down the road. Not saying that Eric is implying this, but I've heard a lot of this fear in the discourse around recent tech layoffs. That old industry mindset is toxic and grew out of the days when companies could get away with silencing employees under the guise of "protecting our ability to surprise and delight users." Today's talent market is so competitive that companies and their recruiters would almost never ding someone for speaking up in this way...unless, I guess, the CEO is another flavor of Musk. But there are many companies out there that don't have this problem and desperately need great tech managers. If anything, voicing dissent on public channels shows courage, leadership, and a kind of savviness (either technical expertise, or in other areas like your personal rights, product/legal considerations, effective communication, etc.) that stands out in a field like engineering. At this point, especially at Twitter, I think this is sadly just about the last recourse employees have to escape a shitshow with dignity intact.
Firing someone who's giving you constructive criticism or advice on how to run Twitter is a hallmark of a dictator. I knew Musk was unstable, but I had no idea how unstable. Looks like, like Trump, he has a big ego that can't withstand criticism of any kind (small or big). I had no idea he had such little empathy. The future of Twitter looks bleak, at least from an employment standard.
Again, great reporting. I saw this unfold on Twitter and was rolling on eyes throughout it all. I was hoping Musk wasn't like Trump but he's proving that he is. Another disaster for America and freedom of speech.
I'm running to Matsodon but the site is silent. Perhaps Telegram...any other suggestions, let me know. Peace out.
Totally agree. You can't expect to be treated with kindness when from the first day of your leadership you're showing no respect for the livelihood of the employees. I find those who spoke out courageous. I'd welcome them anytime in my imaginative company :P
Yeah, but it's a NoNo to criticize any company's leadership publicly when an employee. I don't know many companies that would allow that to go without recourse.
Really? I think Musk had it coming.
Whether he did or not, it's always bad form to criticize an employer publicly. Your younger generation have much to learn about life, methinks. Just because technology allows one to communicate better than ever, the old rules of human behaviour are still there and most likely will never change, regardless of the western outlook on “wokeness” which is rather silly in and of itself.
In this day n age, one should be grateful to have a high enumeration job, because many people in the western world are working more than one job, just to make ends meet.
I get your point. 🙂 but...but...this is Elon Musk. He's destroying the livelihood of thousands of employees and people are quitting in droves. I would be super surprised if people kept their mouth shut.
Great interview. Although I’m not sure how great it is to give a platform to someone who openly criticized his boss on Twitter. There are other avenues for correction. Reading his replies it was clear he did not have comedic intent.
That all being said, this Twitter content has been great.