Alan Moore lasted a year and a half as a junior financial adviser. “I got myself fired,” said Moore, 27. Young and brash? Not so much. Moore chafed at “being paid as a junior adviser but doing the work of a paraplanner.” He had little patience for a slow rise through the ranks. Still, being let go brought mixed emotions. He was thrilled to not be stuck in a back-office role, but confused about his next steps.