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Elon Musk's 80-Hour Job Pushes Limits of Work!

The metaphorical cat herders are seeking candidates willing to clock in over 80 hours a week on tasks that promise to be as glamorous as watching paint dry.

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   16 Nov 2024 5:35 AM GMT
Elon Musks 80-Hour Job Pushes Limits of Work!
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In a world where government efficiency is often likened to herding cats, the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has taken an audacious leap into the fray. Spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, this initiative aims to trim the fat from federal spending with a call for “super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries.” The metaphorical cat herders are seeking candidates willing to clock in over 80 hours a week on tasks that promise to be as glamorous as watching paint dry.

The DOGE's recruitment announcement, made via their Twitter account, has sparked a wave of interest, garnering over 1.2 million followers almost overnight. However, prospective applicants should be prepared for a rigorous selection process. The post explicitly states that they are not looking for “part-time idea generators,” but rather individuals who thrive in the realm of the unexciting yet critical work of cost-cutting. Those who believe they fit this mold are encouraged to send their resumes through direct messages-though only verified users can apply, which requires a premium subscription costing $8 per month.

In a twist that could only come from Musk, the positions offered are uncompensated. He humorously noted that the work would be tedious and likely generate some enemies, quipping, “What a fantastic offer!” This candid admission underscores the department's expectation that applicants should be driven not by financial gain but by a fervent desire to reshape government efficiency. Ramaswamy echoed this sentiment, contrasting the dedication required from DOGE recruits with what he perceives as the lackluster efforts of traditional bureaucrats.

As this unconventional hiring process unfolds, it remains to be seen how Musk and Ramaswamy will sift through the applications to identify their “top 1%” candidates. Perhaps they will employ an algorithm so advanced it could only be rivaled by the complexity of their own ambitions. Or maybe they’ll simply flip a coin-after all, when it comes to government efficiency, who needs conventional methods? In any case, one thing is certain: for those brave enough to take on this challenge, it’s bound to be an experience worth more than its weight in unpaid overtime.