Women in Finance

What has been the most surprising thing about the month of May?

I just got married, moved across the country, bought a house, had to started a new job due to relocating, but I am just feeling a bit lost… for my new role I am studying for my FINRA licenses, but my … more

Happy Friday! If you could work a 4-day work week and still be 8 hours a day and paid the same you are now, would you?

I know some of us have titles in our “names” here. But how would you badly describe what your job is?

Hey y’all! Currently I’m a Relationship Banker and previously served as Branch Operations Lead (I was over branch controls and adherence to policy/compliance) and I am looking to transition out of sal… more

My manager offered me what’s essentially a “dry promotion”—taking on additional responsibilities and managing a team of five, but without a title or salary increase. I’m currently an AVP and would be … more

been doing a lot of reflecting and with the push of AI usage it really makes me worry about the future for my job and career path. i don't have a degree but have worked in banking over 20 years an… more

Knowing what you know today and you have the ability to go back in time…

What would change or do differently? What role would you be in right now?

We made it to April. What are you excited about this month?

How to bring up the conversation on trajectory in department?

Happy international women’s day.

What is going on in your life that you consider a win?

I just accepted a new job externally and found out I am pregnant right after. Am I obligated to tell the new team before I start?

What was the difference between what you thought the company culture was when you were applying for the role you are in now and what it actually ended up being?

What are some of your best networking tips?

The week of February 16, 2026, has a lot of cultural activities.

Black history month (all of February)
Mardi Graw
Lent
Ash Wednesday
Start of Ramadan
Lunar New Year
Carnival
U.S. - Presidents’ Day (1st President birth… more

I talked with someone yesterday that wanted to be a “banker” when she grew up and now she works in finance.

Is what you are doing today something you thought you would do?

What phrase do you use at work that you are trying to change?

For me it’s “I’m sorry…” like - I’m sorry I’m late, I’m sorry it’s worded that way…

I’m catching myself more and more to say - thanks for w… more

Anyone interview recently with Wells Fargo in the Corporate & Investment Banking side? How long did it take to hear back after each round of interviews?

One of the folks I work with mentioned they wanted to upscale their style and wardrobe this year. Well, the phrase was “not look like a bum”

Our department is usually jeans and a polo- type top.

Anyone… more

Does anyone else feel the golden handcuffs?

Does anyone else feel the golden handcuffs?

I have an in person interview at a large bank. I haven’t been to an in person interview in years. What is the dress code these days for bank interviews?

I came across a quote today that says

“If you don’t care about your employees, they won’t care about the business.” - I don’t have the name of the author.

There are things your company’s manager can control - … more

It’s the beginning of the year and everyone tends to strive to do more, break out of the comfort zone.

The comfort zone is not a bad thing. And in my experience it is something that used to be that stretch goal … more

Help! I’m headed to a conference and there’s a meeting we are going to where my boss said women usually wear knee length skirt suits (i asked him)

I don’t think I’ve worn one in 20 years. Where do you… more

Hello Women in Finance!

This is not something that came from Fishbowl. This is not Fishbowl sponsored. However I think this is a potential great resource for folks. Keta (who is not in this group) on LinkedIn crowd… more

My husband is asking me to use 1/2 of my bonus for house repairs because his income is inconsistent and mine is “stable”. He’s in a 100% commission role as a commercial real estate agent… How would yo… more

At what point in your career did you take a step back from the “girl bossing hustle” and lean into a calmer way of life, still working towards your dreams but not hustle culturing? Was it at a certain… more

If you haven’t already and are working - double check that you are showing online.

What is something that you will do differently (change, slightly modify, improve) in 2026?

Name something fun that you have done over the past week…

What phase do you say 5 times a day or more in your job?

What podcasts or radio programs do you play when you need something to listen to? Some of us need fresh ideas!

I have a 1st round interview coming up with JP Morgan for an Associate position. The role is in Treasury. It is a one-on-one 30 minute Zoom call with ED. What should I expect? Should I prepare more te… more

Y’all I’m struggling. I’m fortunate to have had immense career success, but it hasn’t come without sacrifice of the “traditional female path”. I’m almost 40, not married, no kids. I’ve battled cancer.… more

What’s a healthy cutoff time for responding to work emails once you’re home? I’m trying to set better boundaries even though a leader (three levels above me) is online late into the evening and sends … more

A great question that popped up this week in the pinned chats.

Regardless of how long you have been working in your career: What have you prioritized in your career that you really shouldn’t have?

If … more

Work parties are happening.

What would a be a white elephant gift that you would prepare?