Sabrina Carrillo+FollowAid workers in Denver face layoffs and new battlesFederal aid workers in Denver, once on the frontlines of global relief, are now gathering weekly to support each other after sudden layoffs gutted agencies like USAID. These professionals—many with advanced degrees—have seen their careers upended, forced to dip into savings, delay healthcare, and navigate a maze of unemployment claims. The Tuesday Group at the Posner Center has become a lifeline, offering job-hunting tips, emotional support, and even lobbying for rent and childcare help. As government contracts vanish and AI-driven hiring ramps up, the community is left asking: how do we rebuild when the helpers themselves need help? #Safety #Denver #USAID00Share
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
