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Ex-SpaceX Officer Invests 10% Paycheck in Stock
12 Jun
Summary
- Company hires diverse workers, not just elite.
- Purchasing ships signals industry diversification.
- Experiencing daily 'impossible' fuels investment confidence.
Maryellyn Musselman, a former US merchant marine officer for SpaceX, has invested a significant portion of her income into the company's stock. Musselman emphasizes that SpaceX employs a wide variety of individuals, dispelling the notion that it is exclusively an elite or high-level company. She views the company as representative of the average American workforce.
The decision to purchase ships was a pivotal moment for Musselman, signaling SpaceX's expansion into multiple industries beyond aerospace. This diversification provides resilience, allowing the company to remain profitable even if one sector experiences a downturn.
Musselman's conviction to invest 10% of her salary stems from witnessing the company's daily successes, which often defied expectations. This firsthand experience of overcoming challenges provided her with the confidence to support SpaceX's stock.
