Fri Nov 15 14:02:00 UTC 2024: ## Musk and Ramaswamy’s Unpaid “Revolutionaries” Sought for Government Efficiency Push
**Washington D.C. -** Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the heads of President-elect Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are recruiting for their initiative via an unconventional approach: X (formerly Twitter). The department, tasked with streamlining federal spending and regulations by July 4, 2026, is seeking “super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” willing to work over 80 hours a week for no pay.
The unusual job posting, which has garnered significant attention, attracted thousands of applicants. DOGE’s X account stated that they are not seeking part-time contributors, but individuals dedicated to unglamorous cost-cutting measures. Musk and Ramaswamy will personally review the top 1% of applicants, who must submit their resumes via direct message on X (requiring a paid subscription).
The requirements are deliberately vague, demanding only a willingness to commit to excessive hours on unspecified tasks. Musk confirmed the lack of compensation on X, describing the work as “tedious,” admitting it will likely make applicants many enemies. Ramaswamy contrasted this unpaid work with the perceived inefficiency and overcompensation of existing government bureaucrats.
DOGE operates outside traditional government structures, offering “advice and guidance” to the incoming administration. While the selection process remains opaque, the initiative reflects President-elect Trump’s broader commitment to reducing federal spending and reshaping government agencies. The ambitious deadline and unconventional recruitment strategy have sparked considerable debate regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of DOGE’s approach.
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