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Nitin Narkhede, founder of the Prosperity Lifestyle Hub, is a certified financial advisor with eight years of experience in helping clients design and implement comprehensive financial life plans.
As a mentor, Nitin has trained over 1,000 individuals, many of whom have seen remarkable financial transformations.
Nitin holds various certifications including the Association Of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and accreditations from several insurance and mutual fund aggregators.
He is a mechanical engineer from the J T Mahajan College, Jalgaon, with 34 years of experience of working with MNCs like Skoda Auto India, Volkswagen India and ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel India.... more
Abhishek Question by Abhishek on Jun 30, 2025Hindi
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I am 41 year old, 14 year working exp in store manager and purchase department industry in hospital construction and automobile, from 2022 started own interior exterior houses work and ready to move house service ,but unfortunately git loss and closed all from last 3 month , no income source companies not considering fir jobs , what to do ,kindly guide ,loan emi is huge and income source zero, what to do, kindly guide confidence also lower

Ans: Dear Abhishek, you’ve had 14 years of solid experience in store management and purchasing across industries like hospital construction and automobiles—that’s a strong foundation. Starting your own interior and housing business in 2022 was a bold move, and although it didn’t go as planned, it shows your entrepreneurial spirit. Currently, with no income and mounting loan EMIs, I know things can feel overwhelming. First, approach your bank to restructure or defer EMIs—many offer relief in tough times. Next, cut non-essential expenses and focus on finding immediate income. With your background, you can explore short-term contract roles or freelance work on platforms like UrbanClap, Apna, or even reach out to contacts from your old network.

Update your resume to highlight your strengths—vendor management, cost control, and procurement. Don’t hesitate to take a step back to re-enter the job market; stability now is more important than pride. Also, don’t let this period affect your self-worth. Set small, achievable goals each day, lean on family and friends for emotional support, and remember: this is a temporary phase. You’ve bounced back before, and with determination, you will again. Your experience is valuable—channel it wisely, and keep moving forward.
Regards, Nitin Narkhede -Founder, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub,
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