MF Credit - what next?

I'm about to start an MF credit 2-year associate role in a mezz-leaning group. I'm a little nervous about what I'm going to do after. There's an opportunity to stay beyond the 2-years, but only if there's room. What have you guys seen people do after stints like these? And how well does it set you up for a career?

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