Professional Resigned to Care for Aging Parents
A Canadian professional has resigned to relocate to India, highlighting the complex choices families face when balancing career and eldercare.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Eldercare
Preeti Bisnik has resigned from her position at Deloitte after six years in Canada to return to India. She made the decision to focus on the health needs of her parents, who face mobility and vision challenges.
Why it matters
This move reflects the growing trend of adult children making significant life shifts to support aging parents. It underscores the difficulty of managing professional responsibilities alongside the increasing care requirements of family members living abroad.
Preeti Bisnik resigned following a six-year tenure at Deloitte. She is transitioning from a period in Canada where her weight reached nearly 100 kg, up from 78 kg, to pursue health goals alongside family care.
The players
Preeti Bisnik
A professional who worked at Deloitte for six years and is now relocating to India to provide full-time care for her aging parents.
Deloitte
A global professional services firm that provides audit, consulting, and advisory services to corporate clients.
The details
Bisnik opted for resignation after declining a manager's offer of time off, choosing instead to move internationally to assist her mother, who has glaucoma, vision difficulties, and mobility issues. She has already initiated personal health changes, having lost 10 kg through exercise while balancing the demands of a sedentary corporate role. Her brothers, located in the US and London, remain part of the broader family support network.
Timeline
Bisnik resided and worked in Canada from 2018 to 2024.
The resignation and move were announced on September 22, 2026.
Future career and life decisions are planned for 2027.
The Home Front
This decision mirrors the increasing challenge of the sandwich generation balancing professional duties with the needs of aging parents. It highlights a common shift where families prioritize long-term care over established corporate career trajectories.
Families managing care from afar should evaluate the specific medical needs of their parents, such as vision or mobility aids, well before a crisis forces a sudden relocation. It is helpful to discuss long-term support networks with extended family members early in the planning process.
The takeaway
When professional demands collide with family obligations, clarity on the specific health needs of parents is the first step in planning a sustainable care strategy. Families should document medical conditions and establish roles for siblings living in different regions to share the load.
What happens next
Bisnik plans to evaluate her long-term career path and life direction in 2027.
Further reading
For more on the logistics of balancing family needs with career, explore our resources on Eldercare.
