I worked in Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory. I loved my job, and it had little to do with Elon Musk.

• A Tesla production associate said they loved their job at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.
• They said their work was challenging and inspiring, and rarely directly involved Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
• The factory worker described some of the perks of working on the production line at Tesla.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a Tesla production associate, who left the company late last year. They spoke anonymously to protect their privacy. Their identity and employment have been verified by Insider, and their words have been edited for length and clarity.

Working for Tesla was one of the best jobs that I've ever had.