I'm aware HN doesn't have the highest regard for the finance industry, but I'd like to hear your perspective: What makes you not so proud of your current skills?
OP where are you at? I've consulted in a variety of different places in the financial industry, the opportunities range from terrible, boring and soul sucking, to extremely profitable and very interesting - the financial space is actually quite diverse
I think the skills are OK. I find the average personality type I encounter in finance a bit abrasive: one-dimensional, sharp-elbowed, too full of certainties. I worry that this might be a general phenomenon in the corporate world :/ (of course, these people also tend to be much much happier).
The 'sigh' was almost reflexive: even writing the word 'finance' makes me feel bored.