I decided to leave investment banking because I'd lost the meaning and purpose of my work, and I wanted to find it.
Becoming a managing director wasn't a specific goal when I started in investment banking.
I realized money is just part of the puzzle.
The biggest expense isn't the business investment but the opportunity cost and covering my living expenses while extending my financial runway.
I don’t have fixed commitments, like a mortgage or children, which gave me the flexibility to leave my banking career.
Persons:
—, Valeri Gervaziev, Morgan Stanley, I'd, wasn't, could’ve, HENRY, I’ve, I've, Lauryn Haas
Organizations:
Service, Barclays, Business, lhaas@businessinsider.com
Locations:
London, Bulgaria