Tesla offer

CF Industries / Manufacturing
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Apr 22 8 Comments

I was wondering what happens if I receive an offer from Tesla and not end up taking it?

If i am interested in Tesla next year, would they still interview me or would they just flag me?

I am interviewing for a position in Bay area, but based on my research their salary is too low for that area. I rather move to another location but there is currently no opening at the moment but maybe there is something in Austin next year and I would like to go there.

Anyone have insight on this matter?

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  • Google
    yxE4j8yVt

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    yxE4j8yVt
    Most sane companies don't bother with the whole vindictive "omg they rejected my offer, I'm BLACKLISTING THEM" because it's detrimental to the company. If you're good enough to pass their hiring bar once, you'll probably be good enough the next time you're looking for a job, and your circumstances might change enough to accept their offer then.
    Apr 22 0
  • CF Industries / Manufacturing
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    OP
    Thanks google for the help.

    The recruiter specifically asked me if i would go to the bay area and i said yes so that's the problem. The issue isn't declining the offer, the issue is getting them to interview me later at another location. I am an electrical engineer and not software professional so have fewer options in the tech world which is where i want to get into and thats why i am being so careful with them not to damage relationship.

    Would it be better if i slow down the process of interviewing? I still have another round left. I only finished the take home exam.

    I did some research online and found out their wages in the bay area. It is really low so that's why I am turned off. Should I stick to the process and let them make an offer, at present the hiring manager hasn't interviewed me so he hasn't seen my face so he won't remember me?My dealing is only with the recruiter.
    Apr 22 2
    • Google
      yxE4j8yVt

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      yxE4j8yVt
      I'd still say you're overthinking it. It sounds like you're ok with moving to the bay area if you're paid the right amount, but you don't actually have an offer yet. You've heard and seen some average numbers for offers and are getting worried.

      My recommendation would be to finish the interview. If you don't get an offer, then no problems - you were stressing over nothing. If you get an offer, you'll get the exact amount they're offering, which is obviously more accurate than random Glassdoor etc postings.

      If your offer is still too low to the point where it isn't financially viable, it's also ok to just be transparent. "After seeing your offer and doing some calculations on my life expenses, it's not financially reasonable for me to relocate at that compensation. Hopefully our paths will cross in the future if Tesla starts hiring in other lower cost of living areas where the compensation can meet my budget." Maybe they'll give you a counter offer that's higher, maybe they won't. No bridges will be burned.
      Apr 22
    • Cummins
      kakakakaca

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      kakakakaca
      Really like the answer above me. In professional world, people don't think that much if you reject. When you worked close enough to someone and created emotional bond then what you reject may have a bit impact but it is still mostly professional driven and trust me, the professional impact will be gone soon and people move on. Don't think too much. If you have time, try to get the offer letter first and decide from that moment.
      Apr 23
  • CF Industries / Manufacturing
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    OP
    Thanks for the info.

    What would the most polite way be to decline the offer?

    they are expanding like crazy outside the bay area and their will be something somewhere next year for me. I want to be able to keep my options open.
    Apr 22 1
    • Google
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      yxE4j8yVt
      "After a lot of consideration, I'm afraid I have to decline your offer. I really appreciate it, though, and will definitely keep Tesla in mind for the future."

      It's up to you on how detailed you want to be as to why ("At this point in my life, I'm unable to relocate to the Bay Area, but hopefully you'll expand to ____ down the line!") That technically would give them the opportunity of saying look we have openings at this place near you if location is actually the only reason you're not accepting, and also gives them the signal that they might have good candidates they're missing out on due to location. Keep in mind you don't actually owe them any explanation, so whether or not you tell them that is up to you.
      Apr 22
  • CF Industries / Manufacturing
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    CF Industries Manufacturing

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    OP
    Thanks google for the comments.

    I will go ahead and complete the interview.

    Honestly, I like NYC and bay area. It is just the pay is too low for the work in that region.

    Maybe, they will add a cost of living allowance for the region to make up for it.
    Apr 23 0
  • Dell
    AIT

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    AIT
    Lol so you're getting cold feet needed on googling and what internet strangers are telling you, you haven't even done any real interviews? What the heck is this.
    Apr 22 0