I quit my 6-figure investment banking job after only 4 months. I'm making less now, but I'm building a future that'll pay off.
A young professional exited a stable investment banking career to chase her dream in fashion tech, creating a clothing brand and leveraging social media.
Sofia Jiang, a 23-year-old marketer and founder from New York City, left her six-figure investment banking job at Morgan Stanley only four months after starting. She made the decision despite the prestigious and high-paying nature of the industry, as she felt it wasn't the place for her to learn how to run a business. Sofia had initially pursued investment banking due to its reputation and the security of landing a job offer before graduating.
However, when she discovered her own business idea and started gaining traction with her content on TikTok, she realized that building a brand was a more fulfilling path for her. Sofia leveraged her cold email and networking strategies to secure a marketing role at a small VC-backed startup within a week of quitting her investment banking position.
She continued to run her clothing brand, SofSet, on the side while working full-time in fashion tech. Sofia's decision was influenced by her desire to have a life that differed from the one she perceived herself to have 20 years down the line.
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