Employee Resigned to Provide Elder Care in India
A professional left her position to care for aging parents after working a sedentary role in Canada.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Eldercare
Preeti Bisnik has announced her resignation from Deloitte after six years to move from Canada to India. She is relocating to provide direct care for her mother, who struggles with glaucoma, vision difficulties, and mobility issues.
Why it matters
Managing a career alongside the needs of aging parents often necessitates significant life transitions. This move highlights the growing challenge of balancing professional obligations with the physical and emotional demands of providing long-term family care.
This transition follows six years of employment in a sedentary role, during which the subject experienced a weight gain from 78 kg to nearly 100 kg, followed by a 10 kg reduction through exercise. Her future career trajectory remains pending until 2027.
The players
Preeti Bisnik
A former professional at Deloitte who is transitioning to a full-time caregiving role for her parents.
Deloitte
A global professional services firm where the subject was employed for six years.
The details
The decision to leave follows a period of managing a sedentary workload, which is often associated with physical health changes. By stepping away from her role, Bisnik aims to prioritize both the support of her mother’s complex health needs and her own ongoing fitness goals.
Timeline
2018-2024: Duration of residence and employment in Canada.
September 22, 2026: Announcement of resignation and planned move to India.
2027: Planned timeline to determine future career and life direction.
Health Landscape
This move reflects the broader societal trend of the sandwich generation caregiver demographic prioritizing family support over professional stability. It highlights the tension between modern career demands and the reality of providing care for aging parents with chronic conditions.
Balancing professional responsibilities with the care of family members often requires a candid assessment of your own physical and mental capacity. If you are managing similar caregiving duties, it is worth discussing your support options and health boundaries with your primary care physician.
The takeaway
Prioritizing health and family care is a significant life adjustment that may require stepping away from high-pressure, sedentary work environments. If you are a caregiver, focus on scheduling regular physical activity and maintaining routine check-ins with your doctor to manage your own health.
What happens next
Preeti Bisnik plans to make decisions regarding her future career path in 2027.
Further reading
For more on balancing family health needs, visit our Eldercare section.
