Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have called for “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” willing to work over 80 hours a week, with no compensation, for the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the DOGE account announced its search for dedicated workers, stating, “We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” Musk and Ramaswamy emphasized the need for individuals committed to cutting government waste and reducing federal bureaucracy. Prospective applicants were invited to send their CVs via direct message, with Musk and Ramaswamy personally reviewing the top 1%.

Musk, the world’s richest man, followed up with his own message on X, describing the role as “tedious work” that will “make lots of enemies” with “zero compensation.” He sarcastically added, “What a great deal!” alongside a laughing emoji. Musk has pledged to cut $2 trillion from U.S. government spending, warning that this undertaking “involves some temporary hardship.”

Trump recently announced the formation of DOGE, likening it to a modern-day “Manhattan Project,” aimed at dismantling government bureaucracy and slashing excess regulations. He praised Musk and Ramaswamy as “wonderful Americans” who would lead the charge to streamline federal agencies as part of the ‘Save America’ movement. The project’s name, DOGE, is a nod to the popular Shiba Inu meme, reflecting Musk’s characteristic blend of internet humor and unconventional business tactics.

Musk’s alliance with Trump has strengthened since the president-elect survived an assassination attempt in July. Musk has become one of Trump’s key supporters, contributing $120 million to his campaign and holding rallies in swing states like Pennsylvania. He has also been a vocal advocate for Trump on X, repeatedly amplifying his campaign messages.

After Trump’s re-election victory, Musk posted a meme on X showing himself carrying a sink into the Oval Office, captioned, “Let that sink in.” This was a callback to his October 2022 stunt when he entered Twitter’s headquarters with a sink following his $44 billion acquisition of the platform. Notably, the current valuation of X has dropped by nearly 80% since Musk’s purchase, according to Fidelity estimates.