As Tesla's production in China gradually expands, Musk's high salary treatment for Chinese workers (ordinary workers) has attracted widespread attention. Some believe that this is Musk's conspiracy to disrupt the order of China's manufacturing market. But in fact, is Tesla's high-paying strategy really malicious?
According to network data, the salary range of ordinary workers in Chinese factories is 3,000-6,000 yuan, of which the real salary level of front-line ordinary workers is about 4,500 yuan. In contrast, the basic salary of Huawei and Tesla's front-line operators can reach five or six thousand, which is definitely different in domestic private factories.
Second, the current situation of Chinese young people's lives, and why they are reluctant to enter factories, the main reasons why young people are generally reluctant to enter factories include: low factory income, long working hours, and harsh working conditions. These factors lead young people to be more willing to choose other career developments.
Third, the salary situation of Chinese excellent enterprises to Chinese workers (ordinary workers), taking BYD as an example, according to the data of the occupational circle of employees, the average salary of BYD ordinary workers/operators is 5737 yuan / month, of which 31% of the salary income is in the range of 5000-6000 yuan / month, and 31% of the salary income is in the range of 6000-7000 yuan / month.
Fourth, Tesla gave Chinese workers (ordinary workers) a monthly salary of tens of thousands, is it "maliciously raising salaries and disrupting the order of China's manufacturing market"? Tesla's high-paying strategy did have an impact on the Chinese manufacturing market, but it cannot simply be assumed that this is Musk's conspiracy. Tesla's high-paid recruitment of workers is actually a shot in the arm for the domestic job market, prompting domestic companies to improve their treatment to attract more outstanding talents. Domestic enterprises under pressure need to start from the perspective of industrial upgrading and enhancing competitiveness in order to achieve higher salaries and attract talents.
Are Chinese workers (ordinary workers) worthy of high salaries? The speed of construction of Tesla's Shanghai factory and the hard work of Chinese workers impressed Musk. He believes that the efforts and dedication of Chinese workers deserve to be commended. If domestic outstanding enterprises can give excellent Chinese workers (ordinary workers) higher salaries, this will attract more outstanding talents to join the manufacturing industry, thereby promoting China's manufacturing level to a higher level.
In summary, Tesla's claim of "malicious" salary increases is too one-sided to simply be seen as Musk's conspiracy. In fact, Tesla's high-salary strategy may stimulate the competitiveness of China's manufacturing industry, promote industrial upgrading and talent training. For the majority of migrant workers, they certainly expect them to get better salaries and working conditions. For domestic enterprises, improving their competitiveness, profit margin and industrial level is the key to solving the problem. Only in this way can China's manufacturing industry be more competitive in the global market and create more value for the country and the people.