Laid off by the IRS. Where should I go next?

I was impacted by the IRS mass layoffs last week so now I’m looking for a new job. Before joining the IRS, I was a manager at Big 4 for two years. Hated it so much that I was suffering physically and mentally.

The current job market in my area (major US city) is rough. I couldn’t find any industry job postings on LinkedIn or via my connections. My ultimate goal is never PPMD. All I want is a stable, decent-paying, happy job. No matter public, industry or government. IRS was a perfect job… With two years of prior big 4 experience, should I go back to big 4 for better exit opportunities to industry roles in the future? Or should I go to a smaller firm (e.g. Moss Adams) for a slightly better WLB and upward mobility? I am a shy person so I don’t think I can even make senior manager at big 4. But I am worried that going to a small firm will limit my chances to industry in the future.

I have already scheduled interviews with some firms but hoping to get some more insights and hear from people with similar experiences. TIA.