I Traded My Salary for a Masters Degree

Leaving a senior banking role to become a full time student means giving up more than a title. It means giving up a predictable income while your household still has bills to pay. For Kevin Rudahinduka, the adjustment started with cutting expenses. But the bigger challenge came from relatives and friends who questioned why he would leave an executive position, and later walk away from a director role at a major bank to join a startup whose future was uncertain. His response? Make the present work, then figure out the next step when it comes.