Hello sir, I am 40 yr old MBA (sales&marketing) graduate having 5 yrs of work-experience in customer support/service, BFSI sector and 5 yrs in product sales and marketing. However, lately I was suffering from some health issues so I couldnt work for a year or so. Now I am healthy and fine and ready to work again. However, I dont want to go back to the same work-profile.Nowadays, I keep thinking of any new course which I can do which can enhance my skill-set. I am interested in pursuing CFP program since I have interest in finance and investment related fields. Is it a good option at this stage and age? Will I get a good job after course completion? Will I be able to practise independently as a freelancer too, If I wish to? Kindly advise. Thanks

Sunil sir, What are the career prospects in Financial Planning after completing the CFP Certification?

Hi Sir, I am 41 years old. I've 15 years of experience in Finance (FP&A) domain. In last 2.5 years I have changed 3 companies due to lay off, Cultural misfit and latest one due to Personal and family issue. I quit my last job in Sept'24 (from Apr;24 to Sept'24). Due to some family issues, Lay offs, Challenges faced on the job I am feeling very low. I don't have any confidence left as a result don't want to return to work out of fear and anxiety. However, I also want to upskill myself and thinking of pursuing US CMA. But I am in dilemna that with around 15 years of work experience would it open any gates for growth opportunities going forward. Another dilemna that I am constantly fighting is to whether think of making a switch from Finance domain to Learning & Development domain. I have good communication & interpersonal skills and have always had a liking towards L&D domain. Now myself on a Career break I am not sure how to proceed further - Whether to pursue my Career in Finance and look for jobs in Finance domain and then gradually look to switch to L&D domain or Look for the opportunities only in L&D domain. I have an emergency fund that can take care of my expenses for next 6-8 months. Looking forward to your guidance that can help me bounce back in my career as I am feeling lost, depressed and Lack of Confidence at present in life. Thanks.