Two current Twitter employees told CNN on Thursday that they plan to reject the ultimatum, citing a toxic work environment they say the billionaire has introduced. Musk told employees his goal is to build “Twitter 2.0” and that employees who choose to stay will be required to commit to working “long hours at high intensity” and presumably agreeing to Musk’s demand for Twitter employees, who have been largely working remotely, to return to in-office work. Another Twitter employee, who asked not to be quoted, shared similar concerns and said they planned to also exit the company. “People can’t overlook the public mockery and firing of other employees,” the former employee told CNN. Employees working in the United States from other countries could also risk losing their work visas if they leave the company.

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