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Elon Musk Advocates 120-Hour Work Weeks Despite Health Risks

4/18/2025

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Elon Musk champions grueling 120-hour work weeks for his Department of Government Efficiency, believing it offers a competitive edge. However, experts caution that such extreme hours can jeopardize health, leading to heart disease and cognitive decline, ultimately threatening productivity and workplace safety. The cost of ambition may be too high.

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Elon Musk champions grueling 120-hour work weeks for his Department of Government Efficiency, believing it offers a competitive edge. However, experts caution that such extreme hours can jeopardize health, leading to heart disease and cognitive decline, ultimately threatening productivity and workplace safety. The cost of ambition may be too high.