Finance

Laid off from job, 65 and partially retired. Final payment on car was December 2025. Called to pay but told there was a rollover pymt from 2019. Not enough to payoff. New apt lease offer over $2000/mo. Lost apt Jan.more

I’ve eaten the exact same $30 Seamless sushi order at my desk for the last four nights in a row, and my health is officially hitting a wall. I'm gaining the dreaded analyst fifteen, my skin hasn&#… more

Financial planning is not only for the wealthy.

It’s the process that often helps create wealth in the first place.

A clear strategy can help you manage risk, identify opportunities, and make more infor… more

If you were 10 weeks pregnant and had a notoriously difficult boss, would you tell them now or wait until after the first trimester? I’m dreading telling him. He’s explosive. Maybe talk to HR first.

Recently, a manager on my team pushed to rush a loan pipeline review to hit a deadline. It ended up creating extra work when a few issues were missed. What stood out was that they owned the mistake, adjusted the … more

I am a SA with Bus. Serv. I applied for 5 finance pos. in the firm that align with my exp. I haven't received a interview. A recruiter mentioned that pos. are posted even when there is already an … more

I had a file recently that looked pretty straightforward until one last document changed the borrower’s qualifying income. It wasn’t a huge issue, but taking a few extra minutes to review everything saved a lot o… more

There are days when I get more done in 4 focused hours than in 9 scattered ones. Makes me question how much we still equate time with productivity. Do you think long hours are still too glorified in f… more

Have you ever made your best investment decision when everyone else was pessimistic? What gave you the conviction? Look at Starlink today.

Successful investors don’t wait for opportunities to become obvious.

They educate themselves, conduct due diligence, and position themselves before opportunities become mainstream.

Knowledge remains one… more

Every successful product has invisible decisions behind it.Users only see the outcome.

I’m curious whether people would accept slightly lower pay for a genuinely healthier culture. A bad environment can make good compensation feel less valuable.

What would you trade for peace of mind at… more

Some company policies make perfect sense on paper and feel completely detached from reality in practice. The disconnect can be frustrating. What’s a workplace policy that sounds good but doesn’t work … more

💭 If you were let go from your job tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?

I’ve noticed some people chase promotions for validation and then realize they don’t enjoy the actual responsibilities. That seems more common than we admit. Have you ever pursued a role and then real… more

People underestimate how much innovation comes from removing friction.
Convenience creates value.

June/July/August: vacation season or prospecting season?

* Vacation season
* Prospecting season
* Catch-up season
* Compliance season 😭
* Depends on the market

Pretty dead for me.

I had a manager once who made stressful work feel manageable just by being clear and calm. It changed how I think about leadership. What’s the best thing a manager has ever done for you?

Just accepted an offer at Fidelity. Will appreciate current and former employees tips and advice and a breakdown of the student loan assistance, profit sharing, and Fidelity shares (I think that’s wha… more

Two things I want to eliminate from my life this fall: 

Driving  

Running errands  

I’m going to sell my car this summer and only use Waymo, Uber, and Lyft.  

I’m done. Sick of it. The future is here, so … more

Bought 1.2 bitcoin at $63.5K. Either I’m insanely stupid or a genius. Wish me luck everyone!!

Hi everyone,I have a question about the current job market, particularly in finance. I‘m located in Los Angeles and have been unemployed for the past year and a half. I apply for jobs daily and get interv… more

Hi everyone, I have a question about the current job market, specially in finance. I am located in Los Angeles and have been unemployed for the past one and a half year. I apply to jobs on daily basis… more

We have a summer intern who is already better at Python and data visualization than half the Senior Associates. Instead of leveraging his skills, they’ve got him doing coffee runs and formatting Power… more

The goal isn't to predict the future.
It's to build something flexible enough to survive it.

I left an investment bank for a stable corporate role at an insurance firm, and I am bored out of my absolute mind. I thought I wanted the 9-to-5 lifestyle, but the lack of adrenaline and the sheer bu… more

Hi all. I have yrs of experience in finance, never fired. Took an opportunity presented to me by a recruiter that seemed. like a good career move and was terminated after six weeks for “performance“. I was… more

My manager spends more time filming inspirational office videos for his personal social media than actually reviewing our work. He’ll literally pull us away from active spreadsheets to stand in the ba… more

I just saw a job posting for an Executive Vice President of Financial Operations that only requires two years of experience and pays $80k. The industry has gotten so desperate to attract talent withou… more

It feels like every time I try to go above and beyond at work or take on additional tasks, all it does is set me behind on everything else and those who I took the work from show no appreciation. What… more

I witnessed an employee break the BSA and the Patriot Act. We have a whistle blower policy and i know what i have to do but it still sucks because they will probably get fired. I wish people would und… more

Hi friends,
I have received an offer and I am considering a role at Vanguard. I’ve seen mixed reviews on corporate culture and I would love some honest feedback on what it’s like to work there.
Thanks … more

Its so hard to find a job or is just me ! I have a MS IN finance over 6-7 years of experience and still only two interviews!!!

Anyone feels with software engineer industry, there is always pressure to deliver? Like can’t have some rest and always your manager on top of you?

Tomorrow is Juneteenth and the markets will be closed.

Out of curiosity, how do you feel about the relatively new market holiday?

• Strongly support it
• Neutral — a day off is a day off
• Prefer the markets remain openmore

My buddy just got put on a PIP despite hitting 95% of his goals, and it’s obvious management is just using it as a paper trail to cover their own budget cuts. The mood is ruined because we all know an… more

The internet rewards attention.
Businesses are built on trust.
Never confuse the two.

currently in a background check for a role in second line risk and compliance at an online payments company, no issues with work history or criminal history but credit history is abysmal due to identi… more