I spent over a year looking for a job and finally got a federal contract. Then DOGE happened.

I spent over a year looking for a job and finally got a federal contract. Then DOGE happened.

The author had a job offer from FEMA after 14 months of job hunting, which was rescinded. JOHN CAFARO/John CafaroAfter a 12 years as a freelancer, Michael Stahl wanted more stability and began job hunting.After more than a year, he was offered a contract reservist communications role with FEMA.But the offer was rescinded amid the Trump administration and DOGE's cost-cutting drive.When I told people in late February that the Federal Emergency Man…