Where do I go from here?

I am almost done with my SA internship at a top bank and top group, and while I was fortunate enough to receive a return offer, I absolutely hated it. I spent my last protected Saturday freaking out about where to go in life from here and am exploring consulting as an option.

I spent the last three years grinding for what I thought was my dream offer, and I feel crushed by the uncertainty that I now face, given I'm not going to go back.

Has anyone had this experience before? What did you end up doing/does anyone have any advice on where to take my life from here?

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