DOGE and economic uncertainty are coming for your work-life balance

Elon Musk wields a "chainsaw for bureaucracy" given to him by Argentine President Javier Milei.

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• COVID-era accommodations are losing ground to more high-pressure work schedules.
• Workplace experts say DOGE has set an example that could impact corporate culture and expectations.
• "A perfect storm" of rising costs and recession fears makes workers more afraid to quit.

If you've noticed an uptick in emails from your boss during weekends, are facing strict return-to-office orders...