New Delhi, June 23 -- In a striking example of career reinvention, former Wall Street trader Steven Menking has swapped high-stakes equities trading for one-on-one tutoring-and now earns up to $1,000 (approximately Rs.86,800) per hour working from home.

Speaking to CNBC Make It, the New York-based professional shared that he made the transition in 2014 after burning out from the relentless pace of finance. "I was drained by the lifestyle," he said, reflecting on his decision to pivot from a six-figure job on the trading floor to a more flexible and personally fulfilling career in education.

Today, Menking works 20-25 hours a week tutoring students and young professionals, guiding them through academic challenges and early career decisio...