I was working in Canara Bank in scale III and got compulsory retirement due to my alcoholism in 2020 Now I am sober since 1 Year Now I need a Job in Banking sector Age 48 years Exp 26 Years Qualification 12th and JAIIB

Ans: I am sorry to hear about your situation.

While it is understandable that losing a job during the pandemic and struggling with addiction can lead to feelings of fear and uncertainty about the future, you need to remember that situations will keep on changing as long as you retain your confidence.

My 2 cents:

1. Seek professional help to overcome addiction and regain control of your life. You can counseling, support groups, and rehabilitation programs.

2. Consider taking online courses or certification programs to enhance your skills and increase your job prospects. Be up to date with the current trends and opportunities.

3. You try to explore financial advising or stock market analysis as an alternate career path. Try going in for certifications and courses with regards to the same. They can help you gain the knowledge and skills needed for this type of job.

4. Leave the past in the past and focus on your strengths and past accomplishments. Be confident in your abilities and remain optimistic.

5. Reach out to friends and family for support and encouragement during this difficult time. They may be able to provide valuable advice or connections that can help you in your job search.

If it all seems too daunting, take one step at a time, seek support, and remain persistent in your efforts to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

Hope this helps.

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: Map your wins. List five projects where you drove revenue, cut costs, or built a team. Those stories will anchor every résumé tweak and interview answer.

Phone five former managers or clients this week. Ask: “If you had a three-month problem I could solve, what would it be?” Short gigs often reopen doors to full-time roles.

Target midsize firms and family-run businesses; they value experience over age and hire quickly.

Who in your network hires people like you?
You carried a career for decades; the market still needs that muscle. Tighten focus, act in short sprints, and momentum will build.

Ans: Look out for jobs in other banks. Else you can do some short term courses that could be job oriented in the industry you want to work in. Can also look at option of being an investor advisor by doing courses relevant to getting RIA license. Can look at option of doing post graduation courses like MBA