Fun fact: One of my track buddies helped me land a job offer at a Big 4, but the opportunity was blocked by both legal teams due to a major transaction between the firm in question and my employer, so that was bust.
Having said that, I should heed my own advice. Stupid track buddies.
In all seriousness, this was a situation of the value of people I did my track days with, and to your original question, it boiled down to their value as a person. I volunteered with the track team and optimized their registration process, day-of-registration flows, and their track communications plans. He saw the value in what I was able to offer and after a few discussions, he made a recommendation to several partners at his firm. I wasn't even actively looking for work.
Your transferable skills are valuable in other industries, and Tapioca is right. Not-For-Profits are a great place to pivot to and I am certain there are a handful within your very own community. Consider volunteering as a way to network and to transition out. Attitude is everything. You are cognizant of your attitude and perhaps it could use some refinement, so treat it as a project to improve yourself. Reach out to Tapioca. His time is worth more than gold itself.