Federal workers are under increasing stress due to Elon Musk’s new directive requiring them to submit weekly reports justifying their roles. However, one employee took the opportunity to send a bold response that has now gone viral. Instead of the standard five bullet points outlining accomplishments, the worker’s email included explicit personal details, culminating with the message: “Go ** Yourself.” Musk’s response to the incident was both critical and humorous, pointing out an inconsistency in the report: “Ahem, we said 5 items and that’s only 4.”
This incident is part of a larger controversy surrounding Musk’s involvement in federal workforce management. His new policy mandates that employees submit five bullet points summarizing their weekly tasks or face potential job termination. While initially thought to be voluntary, recent communications have hinted at consequences for non-compliance, creating confusion and fear among federal workers.
Musk’s management style, known for its high standards and constant evaluation, mirrors his approach at his own companies. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the policy, noting that over a million federal workers had already complied, while others raised concerns over retaliation for non-compliance.
Additionally, Musk’s company SpaceX is vying for a $2 billion federal contract to modernize air traffic communications, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Despite these concerns, Musk’s supporters argue that his influence is crucial for bringing efficiency and accountability to federal operations.
Read also: