The article narrates the experience of a Portland Mercury editor who responds humorously to an email from Elon Musk asking federal employees for a summary of their weekly accomplishments. As Musk's email brought pressure on employees with a deadline and warnings of resignation for non-response, the editor leverages the situation to share quirky personal anecdotes instead, illustrating a blend of humor and critique on workplace dynamics and the implications of a powerful figure's demands. Ultimately, it highlights the absurdity of demanding productivity reports in such a manner.
Dear Mr. Elon Musk, How are you? Fine, I hope. Per your request to send "approx. 5 bullets" of what I accomplished last week, here are "approx. 5 bullets" of what I accomplished last week. I am sorry to say I did not buy "approx. 5 bullets," or any bullets for that matter, because I do not own a gun.
That said, I did accomplish quite a number of things, and actually, I'm very excited you asked! My dad (who's been dead for many years now... it's okay, we weren't that close) NEVER asked me what I did all week.
I can sense, Mr. Musk, that you would appreciate my teenage sense of humor. ANYHOO, here are the "approx. 5 bullets" you asked for, so please don't fire me. I have a wife, two children, and an expensive mortgage.
Because my neighbor just bought a Cybertruck which is a vehicle I can't afford, it makes me realize the socio-economic divide that exists even among friends.
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