Tesla offer negotiation taking 3+ weeks — normal or red flag?
Went through Tesla AI Hardware panel, hiring manager wanted to move forward and gave initial verbal offer. Had comp call with HR, submitted counter 3 weeks ago. HR sent one update saying ‘finalizing panels’ but nothing since. My counter was within their stated range and they explicitly said they could go above it if needed.
Now have a competing offer with a deadline. Planning to inform Tesla today.
Is this normal for Tesla? Does ‘finalizing panels’ mean they’re still interviewing other candidates for my specific role?
Any experience with Tesla’s hiring timeline post-counter would be helpful.”