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by digger495 352 days ago
Elon can surely afford more than that in Redmond.
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Below-market[1] salaries are a fantastic filter for "Mission-driven" hires prepared to do the "hardcore engineering" required to meet the arbitrary deadlines.

1. Compared to peer companies.

He could, but their MO is to underpay and over-work. You don't get to be the richest person on earth by paying other people.