A US woman, known as ‘That Blonde Girl,’ lost her federal job with the Children’s Bureau amid restructuring efforts led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This job loss occurred shortly after she shared her enjoyment of remote work, where she had celebrated working in pajamas. Following her termination, she posted about her unemployment for the first time since age 15. Musk’s response to her situation stirred social media debate, as users defended her working style, arguing that comfort does not equate to unproductivity and questioning the rationale behind her job loss despite fulfilling tasks efficiently.
A woman from the US who once celebrated the flexibility of remote work has found herself out of a job following federal restructuring led by Elon Musk. Since taking office earlier this year, US President Donald Trump has prioritized cutting government expenditures and streamlining the federal workforce. At the forefront of this movement is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the leadership of Elon Musk, which has implemented budget reduction strategies across multiple federal departments. In the midst of this, a social media user known as ‘That Blonde Girl’ disclosed her termination from her “dream job” prompted by federal restructuring directives.
In a post dated February 15, Saturday, she stated: “I was let go from my dream job with the Children’s Bureau yesterday due to federal restructuring orders/DOGE. I am experiencing unemployment for the first time since I was 15.”
This announcement and her job loss surfaced months after she had boasted about the ease of her work-from-home role. “I didn’t have any meetings today so I’ve been in my pajamas all day, but now I have a meeting in 30 minutes, so I’m putting on a hoodie. Eventually, that remote work life is gonna get ya,” she had tweeted in October 2024.
These contrasting posts gained traction on social media and even caught Elon Musk’s attention. The billionaire, known for advocating a return to office work, responded to her tweets with an emoji that underscores his views on the remote work dynamic.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 19, 2025
Musk’s response quickly sparked conversations among social media users. In the comments, some questioned the criticism directed at the woman, arguing that remote work does not equate to unproductiveness. Others maintained that while her appearance might seem unprofessional, it does not reflect her commitment or output.
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“I don’t get it. Why is this considered negative? Because she was in comfy clothes while working from home without any meetings?” asked one user. “I’m puzzled.. What’s the issue? Whether she wears pajamas or a business suit shouldn’t concern anyone,” commented another.
“So you’re suggesting, (or implying), that people can’t be productive in pajamas? She mentioned a meeting/online video call, not her entire job scope, which you clearly know nothing about!” expressed a third user.
“Honestly, I don’t understand this, and I support Trump. If the tasks can be executed from home and deadlines are met efficiently, then what’s the problem? If people are let go because their positions are redundant or duplicated, that’s an entirely different issue,” remarked another.