Since taking over the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has advocated for a demanding work ethic, suggesting the organization works 120 hours weekly compared to the typical 40-hour bureaucratic schedule. His posts on social media emphasize continuous work, especially over weekends, to optimize efficiency. Experts feel his method may be effective for reducing federal spending by promoting a high-performance culture, though the sustainability of such intense work hours can be questioned. Musk's aggressive approach reflects his intention to revolutionize the typically slow-paced government with a faster, tech-savvy mindset.
"Musk's tweet underscores his well-known philosophy on work ethic and the inefficiencies of bureaucracy," Shannon Copeland, CEO of SIB, told BI.
"Very few in the bureaucracy actually work the weekend, so it's like the opposing team just leaves the field for 2 days!" he wrote on X.
Musk is known for his relentless work ethic. He's said he works 120-hour weeks and expects his employees to work long hours, too.
An operational efficiency expert told Business Insider that Musk's approach might be the best way to get DOGE quickly up to speed.
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