Former Investment Banker Leaves Finance for Wildlife Conservation in Zimbabwe

I quit my finance job and moved to a new country to work in a totally different field. My excitement outweighed any fear.

I'm so glad I quit my investment banking job and moved to Zimbabwe. Alex Blumenfeld After working in investment banking for two years, I quit and moved to Zimbabwe to find fulfillment. Working for a wildlife reserve is far different from finance, but it's a challenge that excites me. Even though I live among hippos and found a python above my porch, I've never felt more at peace. Growing up, I was always taught that challenging myself was the key to growth. If something was uncomfortable, t...