[graycrow]

It's not a pleasant development for the original poster, but as a side note, I, for one, would take any opportunity to work for Tesla if I could, and being separated from SO for a few months would not be a reason not to accept the offer or quit.

[ipaddr]

You should apply because many will leave.

To me it is foolish to work for a toxic employer who would do this. I wouldn't buy one of his cars either. If this is what they do to employees I would hate to see what they do to customers if something goes wrong.

[avgDev]

This seems crazy? Why would you want to work for Musk and leave SO for months? For what? You want a chance to be laid off via twitter?

[cableshaft]

My SO would not easily be able to deal with me being gone for four months. She only somewhat manages to deal when I'm away for a few days for conventions, and often needs to have family over to visit while I'm gone.