This post will spare all the details about New Twitter because I can barely keep up with the developments. But sometimes, you get a story like this from the Washington Post that just knocks you on your ass:
Twitter’s return to office has taken a hardcore turn since Elon Musk’s takeover: One employee tweeted “#SleepWhereYouWork” after a photo of her in a sleeping bag and wearing an eye mask went viral earlier this month.
I don't think I'll ever understand Hustle Porn – the idea that you need to make a public show of grinding 24-7. But, beyond that, I'm not sure I'm able to grok grinding that hard for someone with no strategy beyond "We're building Twitter 2.0."
I’ve worked some incredibly long hours at a high intensity before, but always under strong leadership that drives effort alignment to a strategic vision.
— Stephen 🦃🐀 (@sbolen) November 16, 2022
Also, none of the CEOs I’ve worked for have ever trashed mine or my colleagues’ work to the world on a platform.
When, given the choice between working insane hours for a personification of the Dunning-Kruger effect at the expense of your family, friends, and sanity or taking 3 months severance around the holidays, it's no wonder that Twitter is now down to ~ 18% of their pre-takeover workforce.
recruiters everywhere rn https://t.co/l7Ux7vRtOo pic.twitter.com/fHiiJEelea
— Stephen 🦃🐀 (@sbolen) November 16, 2022
I'm rooting for Twitter because I truly loved it. It's hard to watch something that's been a part of your life since May 7, 2007 at 2:54 PM fall apart like this.
