Uber CEO Says He Expects Employees to Answer His Emails on Weekends 'Immediately' - or Else Risk Getting 'Pushed Out'

"We're going to be really demanding. If you're not performing, we're going to let you know - and if you don't fix it, we're going to push you out. Hard work is the most important skill in life for young people to develop, whether they study engineering, medicine or literature."

"For me, growing up, as a banker, as an executive, I'm not going to let anyone outwork me. If that's true, then they may be smarter, more talented, etc., but I'm not going to let anyone outwork me. Putting in hard work compounds over time."

"Though Khosrowshahi acknowledged that working at Uber is incredibly hard, he also noted that it comes with immense agency. Individuals can make a noticeable difference and impact the company. Working in Uber's demanding environment results in tremendous learning, with employees quickly learning on the job and adapting to a fast-paced style."

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi identifies hard work as the most important skill for young people to develop across all fields. He describes hard work as a learnable skill requiring sustained focus, resilience against failure, and determined commitment. At Uber, Khosrowshahi has established a demanding culture without work-life balance considerations, sending weekend emails and expecting immediate responses. Employees who cannot meet performance standards face consequences. He views hard work as compounding over time and personally commits to outworking others. Despite the intensity, Khosrowshahi notes that Uber's demanding environment provides employees significant agency, meaningful impact on the company, and accelerated learning opportunities in a fast-paced setting.

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