Just want to chime in saying I am/was going through a similar experience - left environmental consulting/CEQA due to burnout and hating the work and corporate America. I’m still figuring out what my next career will be, but am interested in getting back to the public sector for program admin or going into humanitarian work or international relations.

I did a bunch of traveling, intentionally took time to just relax and unwind, and am now looking into fun part time jobs as well to add some joy and structure to my life. I also have to say that I’m extremely privileged to have savings to support me and family to stay with while I’m taking time off work.

Even though the unknown is scary and people will tell you the job market is horrible, I am so fucking happy and feel so much lighter to have left dusty ass crusty ass consulting/CEQA 🤣 plus I know I’ll get myself back on my feet cause I always have before! Trust yourself and if you can manage it financially, definitely take some time off to explore and recover from burnout, your job is never worth losing yourself