SpaceX is blocking access to a public beach because Musk is still involved. Hell, SpaceX is in Texas because of Musk. SpaceX’s work culture is because Musk is a prick.
Everything you mentioned about SpaceX is really Musk. As I said, SpaceX would be better without Musk.
And mars is pipe dream.
But science is cool. Being able to do zero gravity experiments is cool. SpaceX has the only reliable rocket right now - and it’s beating the competition by a healthy margin
Also, I’m glad that you are in a position to turn down jobs. Some people aren’t.