What Next?

Two years into banking and I have no idea what I want to do with my life, I just know it’s not this.

My question is would it look really bad if I decided to pursue a Fulbright or did a stint as an au pair or English teacher in another country before recalibrating my career and figuring out what I’m meant to do?

Don’t necessarily want to end up back in a finance role even - open to consulting, nonprofit, anything really. Tacky af but I want work that is meaningful and brings me happiness and peace. Or maybe I just need time away from the hustle and will want to come back to a more front office role. If that’s even possible. No idea.

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