Black in Finance

It’s Hump Day & Time is flying 🤯 What are some of things you do or say to yourself to keep you motivated to just keep going?

I’ll start… Waking up in gratitude for the simple things I appreciate … more

Greetings- is there anyone who works in entertainment/ media sales. I’m approaching my second year in public accounting & need to make a career pivot asap, as this career isn’t for me. I understa… more

I, 30 (female), work in finance and make $200k. My partner, 33 (male), works in finance and makes $180k. Do you have any thoughts re: if your SO makes more than you? I know he wants me to succeed and … more

Should you add your credentials in your email signature? Would love to hear your thoughts. I have an MBA mentioned in mine and I’ve heard mixed feedback about it on the internet. I value my education,… more

Do you like working remotely? Please give your age with your answer. And if you don’t like it then why? I’ll go first: 28, don’t like remote because it’s made me burn out faster.

My team is falling apart. Initially, we had 2 associates, 1 VP, and 1 Director. The director left, and now they are waiting to backfill the role. My VP thinks I’m not ready for the role, but I have an… more

Am I about to lose my job? I emailed my boss that my schedule has been 80+ hours instead of the 40 (maybe 50) hours per week shared with me when signing on for the role. I’m tired, worn out, and burnt… more

Happy Friday Everyone! 🤩
Since joining the Black in Finance Bowl what are looking to gain from being a part of this community? Or what are some of your expectations if any?

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Benefits to scrum or PMP certifications as a low level Associate? All the positions I see require 5+ years scrum experience. Also would appreciate people’s perspectives on scrum vs PMP in general. I’m… more

Happy Wednesday! What are some of the things you do to help you advance in your career? Have every move allowed you to make more money?

Hi All! Super excited today, I’m got the promotion! Finally a Senior Consultant! Wanting to spread some joy, anyone have a recent accomplishment? Let’s celebrate each other!

I’m the only Black person on the team, and a co-worker with similar work experience sent me a long email with feedback. I’m annoyed since I feel some of it was unfair and unsolicited. She also cc’d ou… more

Has anyone here transitioned to a finance career from a different career? I worked in advertising for 3 years before working in finance, interested to know everyone’s career path!

I work from home, my new manager wants me to start sending a detailed agenda of what I’ll be working on for the day, everyday. Is this a reasonable request from managers?

I just started job searching; the next time I speak with a recruiter, I’m wondering if I should give them a realistic number or lie with my optimal salary (how much I would want to make)? For more con… more

Just moved here but are there any social clubs for black young professionals in NYC? Really trying to avoid a SoHo house…

Ex: gathering spot in ATL and DC, Urban League YPs in Houston, etc

Hi All! What was your Salary in 2018 & What's your Salary Now? Let’s lift each other up! I will go first- 2019 - 60K - 2022–165K Role-Senior Consultant

I’m getting severely burned out, I’m contemplating taking some time off, I have about 80K saved up, but I don’t have a job lined up. Is it a bad idea to take some time off now?

I want to apply at Big 4 as an Senior Accountant, is it really very secure position? or is it a bad time to start a new job?

Man constantly seeing shxt in the news the inequality in America just be making me question like can I get ahead in life? Can I do it with integrity? It’s draining to even partially think about it.. C… more

Curious to know, what's the best financial advice you've ever received? Let's share with the community!

I’m frustrated as hell with my manager and my career advancement. What makes it worst is, she is a black woman as well. When I first got with the company I received a pay increase prior to what I was … more

How do you handle the feeling of being overpassed for advancement in favor of your white and Asian counterparts?

I would just like to take this time to tell everyone that no matter what your role is, or who you work for.. that we work to live, we don't live to work.

I understand that statement has some degree of privileg… more

Anyone an analyst or an accountant? Which position do you think has a better work life balance?

How much money or percentage of your budget do you donate to causes? I want to start contributing 10% of my budget to causes like BLM and Planned Parenthood

I’ve been in finance for about 6 years, I'm looking to transition into a business analyst role paying around $120K. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to go about obtaining such a role from … more

Anyone feel as if it’s hard to stay with a company when you’re the only one of color? (&young) I’ve work for 3 companies in past 5 years and have yet to make meaningful colleague relationships. I … more

What a day, has your company sent out any immediate notices or email about Roe v. Wade?

Do you avoid or engage in discussions with black folks in other industries who have a narrow understanding of how macroeconomics works in this country? I try to educate when I can but it all seems to … more

Hey guys thank you for welcoming me into the chat! Lol i am i need of advice I’m looking for a new opportunity but i feel so out of place even with all this banking experience i have. Anyone got recom… more

This is so random but When you go to company sponsored Happy Hours do you have one drink and leave or do you stay and socialize..? I just went to my company HH and I stayed to socialize and came into … more

Interested to know...what's your most memorable salary jump or raise? The one that changed you life (so far)...

Heyyy … I’m just wondering… How’s everyone keeping up with inflation? 🤔😅😕🥹

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I'm interested to know, our gas prices are a high 6.70 (LA)...what's your gas price??