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Heading: Former Twitter Employees Cash In on Office Memorabilia After Elon Musk Takeover
Heading: Twitter Auctions Off Office Equipment and Merchandise
Heading: Unique Artwork and Memorabilia Sold to Ex-Twitter Employees
Heading: Unaccounted Objects Leave Mystery in Twitter Office
Heading: Conclusion
After Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and the subsequent layoffs of thousands of employees, former workers have found a way to hold onto a piece of the company. According to The Wall Street Journal, data scientist Lauren Fratamico purchased a light-up hashtag statue from a fire sale of office memorabilia for $500. The statue was previously displayed at Twitter’s headquarters. Fratamico now proudly showcases the statue in her home and even uses it as a centerpiece for parties. However, she admits that the statue emits heat and is not energy efficient.
A few months after Musk acquired Twitter for a staggering $44 billion, the social media platform decided to auction off various office equipment and merchandise. This move allowed employees, both current and former, to own a piece of Twitter’s history. One notable item reported to have been sold for $100,000 was a bird-themed furniture or sign. It seems that the iconic bird logo associated with Twitter has been ditched by Musk and replaced with the name “X” for the site.
Despite these efforts to revamp the company, Musk’s takeover has not been without controversy. More workers have been fired, and a “hardcore” work culture has been implemented under his leadership. The asset manager Fidelity estimated that X’s value has plummeted by 71% since Musk took over. Additionally, Musk himself acknowledged in a post last year that X was experiencing negative cash flow despite a dip in advertising revenue.
Not only did current employees participate in the auction, but former Twitter employees who left the company before Musk’s arrival also seized the opportunity to purchase artwork and memorabilia. Jon Ball, who left the company in 2019, received a three-foot-tall hashtag statue. Other items acquired by ex-employees include artwork depicting Ellen DeGeneres’ viral Oscar selfie and a depiction of the Obamas hugging after the 2012 election.
The auction and sale of office items have left some objects unaccounted for in the Twitter office. One peculiar item is a log cabin from Montana, which was disassembled and shipped to Twitter to be used as a meeting space. The whereabouts of these objects remain a mystery.
In conclusion, after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, former employees have found a way to hold onto a piece of the company’s history through the purchase of office memorabilia. The auctioning off of equipment and merchandise has allowed both current and former employees to own unique items associated with Twitter. However, despite these efforts, Musk’s leadership has faced criticism, and the company’s value has declined significantly. Additionally, peculiar objects remain unaccounted for in the office, adding to the intrigue surrounding Musk’s takeover of Twitter.
