[adrianmacneil]

Not damage control, just providing an alternate opinion.

Yes, it's entirely possible that the commenter is (or was) an employee in a department other than engineering. We all report to CEO eventually though, so I don't think that would result in a significantly different experience.

[tmpnam7280557]

OP made accurate statements and expressed a sentiment that's typical at Cruise. Your "alternate opinion" is not widely shared.