How My Interest in Economics Finally Led Me to a Career in FinTech Writing

Looking back, one of the best decisions I made happened when I was in Class 8! Our school gave us a choice between Computer Science and Economics as an optional subject.

At that time, computers were becoming the next big thing. Around 95% of my classmates chose Computer Science because everyone believed it promised better career opportunities. Economics, on the other hand, was often seen as a dry subject.

I chose Economics. Unfortunately, there were only three or four of us left in the classroom, but I never regretted that decision.

I still remember reading about “unlimited wants and scarce resources” without fully understanding how relevant those ideas would become later in life.

As the years passed, that early interest grew stronger. I completed my Higher Secondary in Commerce (10+2 commerce) with first division, followed by a first-class degree in Commerce and Accountancy.

Even outside academics, I found myself drawn towards topics like international trade, stock markets, foreign exchange, business finance, and the way economies influence one another.

Finding the Kind of Writing I Always Wanted to Do

When I started my career as a content writer, I worked across different industries. I enjoyed the variety, but there was always one area I wanted to specialise in. I wanted to write about finance.

Not just personal finance, but subjects like international trade, cross-border business, Forex, exchange rates, banking, financial management, and economics. These were the topics I genuinely enjoyed reading about even in my free time.

Recently, I finally got that opportunity after joining a fintech company as a FinTech Content-cum-copy writer. It feels like everything I studied years ago has come together in one role.

Every day I get to research and write about global trade, foreign exchange, cross-border payments, and the financial challenges businesses face while operating internationally.

Curiosity Is What Keeps Me Going

One thing about me has never changed. I am naturally curious. The more I learn, the more I realise how much there is still left to understand. A single article often sends me down a rabbit hole of reports, research papers, and economic data. One question leads to another, and I genuinely enjoy that process.

International trade fascinates me because everything is connected. A drought in one country can affect food prices somewhere else. A change in interest rates can strengthen one currency and weaken another.

A political decision in one part of the world can influence businesses thousands of kilometres away. Once you begin noticing these connections, you start looking at global events very differently. That is what keeps finance writing exciting for me.

The Job Search Taught Me an Even Bigger Lesson

Getting into a niche like finance writing was much harder than I expected. Unlike general content writing roles, specialised positions are limited, and there is no obvious path to finding them.

I spent weeks searching for fintech companies, financial publishers, and businesses that needed relevant niche writers. Eventually, I sent nearly 500 cold emails to founders and companies in the finance space. Only around 10 people replied.

The response rate was tiny, but it reminded me that you only need one opportunity for your career to change.

Another thing I learnt was that nobody is going to build your career for you. At one point, I had nearly 12,000 LinkedIn connections and followers, yet if I honestly count the people who genuinely helped during my job search, the number would probably be between 10 and 20.

Initially, I found that disappointing. Later, I realised everyone is busy fighting their own battles. People have deadlines, responsibilities, families, financial pressures, and careers to worry about. Expecting others to solve your problems only wastes time.

Keep Moving Forward

If there is one lesson this journey has taught me, it is this: never stop moving. If one company rejects you, apply to another. If an interview does not work out, prepare for the next one. Do not spend weeks feeling discouraged because rejection is simply part of the process.

Stay curious, keep learning, improve your skills, and trust that persistence eventually pays off.

Looking back today, choosing Economics over Computer Science seemed like a small classroom decision. Years later, it quietly shaped my education, influenced what I enjoyed learning, and eventually led me to a career that genuinely excites me. Sometimes the choices that seem insignificant at the time end up making the biggest difference.

(Atish Home Chowdhury)