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Ex-USAID Employee Reflects on Layoff and New Role

2/20/2026

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  • Jay Gulledge, 59, was laid off from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after the Trump administration dismantled USAID.
  • He recalls a chaotic layoff atmosphere and says many former colleagues remain unemployed, fueling sadness and survivor's guilt.
  • After six months of unemployment, he found a new role at PSE Health Energy, acknowledging his luck and the loss felt by USAID staff.