Elon Musk’s “Hardcore” Twitter Ultimatum Backfired. Now What?

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Elon Musk’s edict for workers to commit to “hardcore” Twitter reportedly pushed hundreds of employees—possibly thousands—to leave the company on Thursday.

It’s become clear that Musk’s blow-it-all-up-and-see-what-works approach to running Twitter has created an untenable work environment for many. “My boss was laid off, and my boss’s boss—the head of the department—quit. So I did not know who my boss was.

I didn’t know what new assignment I had,” former Twitter employeeNPR. “We’re not really sure if the work we’re doing matters to the new ownership,” Ingle, a data scientist who worked on the platform’s civic integrity team, said. Musk laid off about half of the company’s 7,500 employees two weeks ago, reportedly

 

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Lefty VF getting in above their understanding again.

Seems fine

ElonIsDestroyingTwitter

His actions make sense if you presuppose he smokes a joint right before hand

backfired? how are you sure this isn’t the outcome he wanted? nice tweet btw. glad you’re still here :)

Sad

Saving him compensation…backfires 🤪

it’s their choice, no?

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