Make a career switch

Dear Mr Tan,

Thanks for your prior comments on future career prospects of financial advisor.

I'm a 35yr old mid career engineer earning 5k per month, looking for a switch to a career that is more meaningful, with a purpose in live.

However, I also think i'm quite introvert, not sure if i'm really suitable to be a financial advisor that requires face-to-face sales....

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My reply:

As you are drawing a fairly good salary and you are, as you indicated, an introvert, it may be better for you to stay in your current career, rather than make a career switch at this juncture.

To make a switch involve risk. This is all right, provided that the reward is attractive or the motivation is strong. It does not appear to be the case in this instance.