I did not get a full time offer from my internship this past summer at a top consulting firm they told me on the second to last day. I have been trying to recruit at other consulting firms however haven’t received any offers yet. I struggle with severe depression and anxiety and often struggle with telling others when I struggle with it. I am having thoughts of ending it all because of the combined stress of school and now recruiting with little opportunities left.

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You are SO young and you have so much time! There are so many opportunities and firms out there - please, please don’t end it because of this one experience. Trust me. I know how hard it can be to feel hopeless and be in school, and it’s really tough. I’m not sure if a stranger’s words helps at all, but I’m happy to support you. I want you to know that someone out there cares about you! Do you have a therapist or someone you can talk to?

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No job is worth that! I struggle similarly with severe depression & anxiety so i totally get that. I know its tough but try to look at it as a learning opportunity. Plenty of firms hiring for accounting roles. Have you considered that route?

Its not how hard you fall, but how hard you bounce. Don't give up!

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I see. Well please don't give up. You have an entire life ahead of you. This is just one setback.

DM me - let's chat. Not the same, but similarly bad (probably worse) experience for me in grad school.

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Please if you are from this company/office and have come to berate me please leave that for the other threads/websites.

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