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Good morning Friends! What are we doing tonight to bring in the New Year?

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Can you recommend a good book (fiction/nonfiction) that you couldn’t put down?

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Can you recommend a good book that you couldn’t put down (fiction/non-fiction)?

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Does anyone set New Year Resolutions anymore or do you set a intentional word for the year?

This past year I didn’t do a resolution and I unintentionally committed to the word Boundaries for my own pe… more

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Hey all- I was recently reached out to by Deloitte. Do any of y’all have experience working within their firm?

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I love to hear or read rather any family traditions for the upcoming holidays. Do you have any?

My family tradition is to open up gifts at midnight on Christmas Eve then come back to my grannies for b… more

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How intense is Year End for you? If stressful, how do you maintain your stress levels?

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Good Morning Friends!

Time is just going and I did not realize Christmas 🎄 is literally next weekend and I haven’t put up my tree. Y’all think it’s too late? 🤦🏽‍♀️🫠

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Do you have a work pet peeve? If so, what is it?

Mines is spelling my name wrong in email 🤦🏽‍♀️ I just think it’s no excuse especially if you are emailing me andddd my name is in my signature. That … more

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Have you ever stretched the truth to get the job you wanted? If so, was it worth it?

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Hi everyone! I am 22 and have been in finance a little over a year now. The biggest struggle for me has been building relationships/bonds and finding people in my field with similar interests as me. J… more

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Hiii Friends… this question is for myself so Does any one know If it’s challenging to get on with Deloitte in one of their consultant investment management roles? I would love to get into consulting a… more

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Being the only black person in group of 20+ is exhausting. I cry weekly bc I feel so isolated, my boss barely says hi to me in the office, I’m often the last person to know about things and I truly don’t feel like I’m gettin… more

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This bowl has been growing weekly and I love it 🤩! If you are new to this community please share where you’re from and what you are looking to gain from being a part of this bowl?

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In this business I’m always excited when my company hires us folks and hope they are just as excited when they see the same 🤩

Have anyone ever experienced being excited about someone joining and the … more

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Good Morning Friends! I just wanted to say that again I love how safe and supportive our community is so if you have anything to share or want to discuss please do regardless if it’s Finance related o… more

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Friends! I hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving! I ran my first 5k on Thanksgiving which was definitely different but made me feel good 🤩💪🏽

Are y’all shopping today? Or waiting for Cyber Monday?

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Good Morning Friends! It’s 2 days before Thanksgiving 🦃 y’all started cooking already?

I’m 32 and never had to cook and I was gone try for the first time this year 😂🤷🏽‍♀️ don’t judge me! But I’m l… more

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Black finance professionals making $100k+ or climbing towards $200 or $300k, what has your career trajectory been like? Has it been difficult to push for a higher salary compared to your non-Black cow… more

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Does anyone here work for an RIA? If so, what’s your experience like?

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Do y'all check the box on applications where it asks if you're Black or African American? I didn't and I swear I went to this interview today and I could tell the woman didn't think I … more

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Happy Monday! Is anyone active in their firm Employee Resource Group/Network? What was your experience like after joining?

I recently joined the Black & African American ERN at my company hoping t… more

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Hi Friends! Does anyone here use Twitter? Im tryin to see why people are upset with Elon since him acquiring Twitter. Like what changes did he make?

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Hi everyone, I was just promoted to Associate. I was terrified to come into this industry in college, but I was determined to make it work. This community has given me inspiration during tough times a… more

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Friends! I feel like y’all engage more during the work week and not on the weekends 😂🫠 sooo what’s a book y’all have read that was a must read or impactful to you?

Although it was fiction, I really … more

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Hi Friends 🥰 it’s Self Care Sunday! It’s so nice and warm in Ohio today & I’m thankful.

I’m training for my first 5k so I went for a run outside listening to instrumentals and feeling good. What … more

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Are you at a point in your career where you are still looking for ways to advance? If so, what are you doing to do so?

Good Morning Friends! It’s beginning of November and I want to know what’s your goal for this month?

My goal is to spend mindfully since holidays coming up. I need to stick to schedule and don’t do no… more

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It's humpday, you're halfway through! Mid week check in - how is everyone and what are your goals this week?

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How has dating been for you in finance? Do you tend to only date other Black folks in finance or have you had better luck outside of the community(the financial one or the Black one)?

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New York’s pay transparency bill came into effect yesterday this is a major move and I hope that more cities follow suite and I believe it’s a step in the right direction. What are you guys view point… more

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Financially entering the most expensive season of my life 🤦🏾‍♂️. Making the most bread in the family is all fun and games till you get those christmas lists! Not to mention flights to see family. Do… more

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Happy Halloween Friends! 🎃👻

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Did y’all go to any Halloween 🎃 parties this weekend? What was your costume??

Do you feel like there's enough Black infrastructure/ownership at a high level when it comes to finance? If you don't think there is, what can be done to change that?

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Happy Halloween (weekend)💀
In all seriousness hope everyone has a great weekend, we deserve it.

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It’s Friday 🤩 & Last weekend in October 🍂time is flying! Coming on a new month are their any opportunities with your firm?

💥 Drop some job postings below! 💥

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Hired as a BA but scope of work once on the job is that of a PM, how would you handle? I don’t have formal training as a PM so finding this a bit of a learning curve trying to navigate on my own.

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