The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
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- #Workplace Chaos
- #Elon Musk
- #Federal Government
- Elon Musk's DOGE initiative led to a significant reduction in the federal workforce, with estimates suggesting 300,000 fewer employees by 2025.
- DOGE operatives, including Musk's allies, gained unprecedented access to government systems, leading to widespread chaos and fear among federal workers.
- Federal employees faced hostile work environments, including armed patrols in offices and shortages of basic supplies like toilet paper due to spending limits.
- Mass layoffs, termed the 'Valentine’s Day Massacre,' left tens of thousands of federal workers jobless, with many receiving termination notices unexpectedly.
- DOGE's actions extended to cultural and arts agencies, with grants being abruptly terminated and employees placed on administrative leave.
- Musk's departure from DOGE marked the end of an era, but the initiative's operatives and ethos remained embedded in government agencies.
- The psychological toll on federal employees was severe, with many seeking therapy and medication to cope with the stress and trauma of the changes.