I am 42 years old female and working as Manager in a PSB bank since last 12 years. I am PG in Biochemistry and MBA in HR. Having small kids and do not want to be in this job anymore due to lots of pressure and unlimited timings. Kindly advise other options of job?

Ans: Hi Somashekar,

I see a great fascinating career gone by, reems & gigabytes of information ,handling credit, forex & credit monitoring, 14 years of handling departmental inquiries where frauds and operations negligence. ...Humongous.

You are the know it all, of the enterprise of deceit,how & where its carried out undertaken and buried to save the skins of those involved...ofcourse few are brought to book under the long drawn legal procedures.

The wealth of knowledge you have amassed can be tapped professionally as a consultant to fiscal sectors in the Banking & Financial, industry .

Confidential in nature happy to assist in a one on one.
Do stay in touch!

Ans: I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing in your current role. It's crucial to prioritize your mental and physical well-being, and considering a career switch can be a step toward a healthier and more fulfilling professional life.

Reflect on your skills, interests, and what aspects of your current job you enjoy or excel at. Consider taking a career assessment test to identify potential career paths aligned with your strengths and interests.

Use your banking experience to become a financial advisor or wealth manager. This role allows you to work closely with clients to manage their finances, investments, and retirement planning. You can transition to a corporate finance role within a company, focusing on financial planning, analysis, and management. You may decide to leverage your banking experience to move into risk management or compliance roles, focusing on ensuring organizations adhere to regulations and manage risks effectively.

If you enjoy mentoring and educating others, consider teaching finance, banking, or business management at educational institutions.

If you have a business idea or passion project, consider starting your own business. This allows for more control over your work environment and schedule.

You can use your extensive experience to become a consultant in banking, finance, or business operations. Consultants often have more flexible work arrangements and can work on diverse projects.

Switching careers can be daunting but also rewarding if it leads to a healthier and more satisfying professional life. However, with your experience, it should be a fairly simple thing for you to do.

Prioritize your health, do thorough research, and make a strategic plan to achieve a successful career transition.

Ans: Hello
Reasons you have mentioned for quitting will be there in most regular jobs.
They only seem to disappear in case we work in our interest/passion areas. Hence you need to do deep reflection to figure out your intersection point of 'skill plus interest'.
Since I am not aware of your exact education/profile details, won't be in a position to recommend any specific path etc.
Please share details & feel free to ask further.
All the Best!!

Ans: Can look at getting a RIA license and work as an advisor. Can also look at working as a consultant in relevant companies. But these are risky options with no steady source of income. Another option would be to do PhD and try being a teacher. Can do PhD along with your job.