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USAID Layoffs: Aid Workers Left Adrift

Imagine 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 #JobCareer