When to know when to leave banking / finance

Been feeling really burnt out lately. Can’t tell if that’s general burn out or if it’s time to make real change. Feel like I haven’t made real progress in my life outside of work (friendships, dating, personal growth etc) and that’s been on my mind more and more. Weekends feel like pointless going out squeezed between work. Thinking it’s time for change….

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