A3 wanting to leave w/o anything lined up - thoughts?

I closed 2 years a while back, in a strong MM M&A group that has been sweaty. Feel like never working in finance / IB / PE again and have a number of high quality closed deals under my belt. Bonus just cleared. Fortunately have full family support and ability to be tbh more comfortable lifestyle wise without a job. I’ve made it to a few startup last rounds but tbh I’m too stressed and depressed rn to seem excited during interviews. 

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