Elon Musk Defends 120-Hour Work Week at New Government Efficiency Department

Musk claims the Department of Government Efficiency outpaces 'bureaucratic opponents' with grueling hours, sparking criticism over sustainability and work-life balance.

Elon Musk, leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claims its employees work 120-hour weeks to streamline federal spending.
The DOGE team aims to cut $1 trillion or more from the federal budget, with Musk advocating a Silicon Valley-inspired 'hardcore' work ethic.
Critics on social media and industry experts have raised concerns about the physical and mental toll of such extreme work hours, calling the approach unsustainable.
Musk's statements have drawn comparisons to his previous mandates at Tesla and Twitter, where he pushed for similarly intense work cultures.
Supporters argue the principle behind Musk's approach emphasizes efficiency and cost-cutting, though others warn of risks like burnout and reduced productivity.