survivor’s guilt

I lost my job at 58 when DOGE dismantled USAID. A year later, I’ve landed on my feet, but I still feel survivor’s guilt.

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I lost my job at 58 when DOGE dismantled USAID. A year later, I’ve landed on my feet, but I still feel survivor’s guilt.

Jay Gulledge lost his job in 2025 after USAID was dismantled. A year later, Gulledge landed a director-level job that he considers meaningful. However, Gulledge said he feels survivor’s guilt as former colleagues remain unemployed. This essay, as stated, is based on a conversation with Jay Gulledge, 59, who is based in Tennessee. His termination … Read more