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A government worker's message for Elon Musk


Published on 2025-02-16 12:40:39 - MSN
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  • Since taking office, President Trump and his advisor, Elon Musk, have worked to winnow the ranks of federal workers, enticing more than 2 million gov't employees to quit. But how will the public lose out if government workers lose their jobs?

The article discusses a government worker's perspective on Elon Musk's views regarding remote work. The worker, who has been employed by the government for over a decade, challenges Musk's assertion that remote work is "morally wrong" and akin to the "laptop class" living in a "Marie Antoinette" scenario. The worker argues that remote work has significantly improved productivity, work-life balance, and reduced commuting time, which benefits both employees and the environment. They highlight that government jobs, often seen as less flexible, have adapted well to remote work, with many employees now performing their duties more efficiently from home. The worker suggests that Musk's stance might be out of touch with the modern workforce's needs and the evolving nature of work, especially in sectors like government where remote work has proven effective.

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