Kaitlyn Page+FollowUSAID Layoffs: Aid Workers Left AdriftImagine dedicating decades to helping the world’s poorest, only to get laid off and left scrambling for work. That’s what’s happening to thousands of ex-USAID staffers after massive federal cuts. Many are burning through savings, losing homes, and facing serious mental health struggles. They’re trying to pivot careers, but private sector gigs aren’t biting—even with wild stories like convincing men in Tanzania to get circumcised! The kicker? USAID is less than 1% of the federal budget, but its impact is massive. Wild times for the helpers who now need help themselves. #USAID #JobLoss #HumanitarianAid #CareerPivot #FederalJobs #JobCareer29857Share
Benjamin Contreras+FollowWhen Dream Jobs Get a Reality CheckImagine applying to 130+ jobs and still coming up empty. That’s the new normal for GW’s class of 2025, who are scrambling for work as D.C. job openings dry up under Trump’s hiring freeze. Some grads are ditching their Capitol Hill dreams for local gigs (hello, Louisville Parks Department), while others are moving cities or switching fields entirely. The wildest part? Entry-level jobs are now packed with overqualified applicants. Who else is feeling the career pivot pressure? #JobMarket #CareerPivot #GenZWork #Graduation2025 #DCCareers #Education00Share
