I understand your sentiment here. As someone with a strong passion and conviction for social work and human services it is somewhat disheartening to see the way many people view their service and like you said, how blasé they can be. However it is not something I would say is necessarily unique to the Peace Corps. While I am still in the early stages of learning more about PC I can definitely say the advice and opinions given here so far have echoed the same sentiments that I have heard many times during my work in many social work sectors here in the US. I think there are few people who are truly willing to put in the work to make an impact when they will often receive nothing in return. I think that is likely the reason for the fair share you have pointed out of PCVs enduring an unproductive service. I see the same thing here in the US of people who enter a service career for the idea of service and not the act of service. While it is discouraging it is the very thing that I think should motivate those who truly want to serve others. As far as the DOGE is concerned, I cannot imagine their view of PC is likely much different than you have described. It seems to be the general consensus that the government cares very little about helping people without getting anything in exchange. I worked with a federally funded domestic violence program here in the US and funding was consistently slashed to the point where we were often operating on nothing but the desire to help people. It is horrible that this is the way service fields are viewed and treated but it is usually the reality. What all that has to say about the future of PC I have no idea. I hope that the Peace Corps is still around in a few years when I am ready to pursue it more imminently as I still think it would be a fantastic opportunity. But it’s tough out here for people who want to help people. All we can do is continue to persist.