I'm trying to leave, but I'm having a hard time finding a replacement. People that have left, did you know what you were going to do next before you left? My pa

I'm trying to leave, but I'm having a hard time finding a replacement. People that have left, did you know what you were going to do next before you left? My partner suggested a career counselor of some sort, but that feels strange to me for some reason. I'm in my mid-thirties and I side income that takes care of my families living expenses along with savings for a few years as well.