OCR: It’s going to be ok

Just wanted to come on here and offer another perspective. I know on cycle is overwhelming. In the moment, it can be defeating to see all of the emails of opportunities come through… but it is going to be ok.

There will be openings for MF / UMM etc next week, next month, next year. A ton of great firms haven't even filled their 2023 classes. If you sat out, if you tried and need to prep more, it will be ok in the end. Don't settle and believe in yourself.

Sometimes you just need a rational third party perspective. Best of luck!

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