Elon Musk has uncommon relationships with girls at SpaceX, WSJ studies

Elon Musk had a sexual relationship with a former SpaceX intern, who he later employed onto his govt crew, in keeping with The Wall Road Journal. He additionally had a sexual relationship with a second worker. And a 3rd girl alleged that Musk requested her a number of instances to have his kids; she refused. He then denied her a elevate and complained about her efficiency.

One of many girls who Musk had a sexual relationship additionally drew the ire of SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, who accused her of getting an affair with Shotwell’s husband. When the girl reported this to HR, HR instructed Shotwell. “Shotwell instructed the HR division at SpaceX that she wished the girl faraway from the workplace of the chief govt,” The Wall Road Journal wrote.

The Journal’s article cites textual content messages, emails, and different paperwork. It’s primarily based on interviews with greater than 48 folks, together with family and friends members of the ladies, in addition to former staff.

Musk didn’t reply to WSJ’s requests for remark. Shotwell mentioned the WSJ’s request for remark “paint[s] a totally deceptive narrative” of what working for SpaceX is like, and that the WSJ story doesn’t replicate SpaceX’s tradition. She additionally mentioned that SpaceX investigates all harassment complaints and responds appropriately.