[caffeine]

Those maximums in Europe are largely ignored in high-paying roles (like what Tesla engineers would certainly be).

As an example, in London when you get a high-paying finance job, on day 1 the HR person comes by your desk and has you sign a waiver to waive away any rights to overtime and to accept that you will work as and when needed regardless of national limits.

Edit: I would also like to point out that when I did that job, the builders working on the skyscraper next door were working substantially longer hours than my 50ish hours per week, and probably for substantially less pay.

[formerly_proven]

> Those maximums in Europe are largely ignored in high-paying roles (like what Tesla engineers would certainly be).

Automotive engineers in the EU definitely do not work illegal overtime on a regular basis.

[ehnto]

Oh I know, it's implicit, but I guess there is a big difference between implicit and writing it down in such a way that makes it clear that more is expected of you, like I feel this email does.