Jobs in Finance

What hobbies do you have outside of work? Over the years, I’ve learned that not every hobby needs to turn into a business. Some things are meant to be enjoyed simply because they bring peace and help … more

Is anyone else struggling to feel motivated today? The first workday after a long weekend is always the worst. I can barely remember what I was working on before Christmas and just don’t know where to… more

The market is taking a real beating. The unemployment numbers coming out of the federal government are inaccurate. Companies introduce racial bias and favoritism to the highest level. At the state l… more

Hi community, I had an impressive interview with the folks at BNY. The HR person was great; she assured me the process was going in the right direction. Reached out to her a few days after the holiday… more

Anyone else feel like finance is now judged more on credibility than precision? I’ve stopped chasing the “perfect” forecast and started chasing numbers leadership actually trusts.

How has your manager aided you in your development? Have they helped you identify areas where you can improve?

I got hired at a firm with great employee reviews… but the reality has been completely different. Micromanagement, no support, and 60-hour weeks. How do you tell the difference between real culture an… more

How far would you relocate to for a job?

Sometimes I wonder if the obsession with career growth is a trap. I’m good at what I do, but I don’t want to be a manager, and I’m tired of pretending that’s the goal. Is it OK to just want to be real… more

Are there any specific big companies that people have had bad experiences with / I should avoid applying to?

One small/maybe not small thing I’ll be pushing for in the new year is a job with more PTO. I don’t want unlimited, but I would like something a bit more than just 15 days. Anyone else?

Would you leave your current organization that you’re having issues with for a company that is in a rebuilding phase? Nothing is guaranteed and it’s in PE.

Watching the Pop Tarts Bowl and saw a big Regions tower as part of the Orlando skyline. Sometimes I have a hard time with Regions but all of a sudden if I see them on TV I'm suddenly proud to work… more

What steps do you take to grow in your position on your own? Do you look for YouTube tutorials, articles, podcasts, etc by topic?

Have you ever had an interview question that completely caught you off guard? I was once asked in an interview if I were a tree, what kind of tree would I want to be… definitely an interesting choice … more

Had an interview to fill an entry level role yesterday and the candidate was surprisingly toxic towards their former employer. I don't care how you feel but you should never let that seep out in t… more

How do you keep finance insight consistent when the story evolves week to week? I’ve learned to anchor on drivers, not outcomes.

I keep seeing jobs offering amazing pay, but they’re in cities where rent alone could eat half your paycheck. I recently interviewed for a $130k role in NYC, and when I ran the numbers, I’d barely be … more

Wishing everyone a belated Merry Christmas! I hope everyone gets a chance to switch off for a bit 🎄

My lifelong dream is to take extended time off from work and spend it traveling Europe. I think I’m finally at the point I could pull it off this year, but I’m wondering what would look better for my … more

We've been doing some AI trainings during the slow season and it has got me feeling very replaceable lately. I feel like AI is going to do my job just fine with making spreadsheets and underwritin… more

Just wondering about NAB here in South Australia and the qualifying time for maternity leave? Is it 12 months or less? Also wondering how their back to work plans go, did you get much support or flexi… more

I’ve been ghosted by three companies after final round interviews. I prepped, I presented, I followed up. And then? Nothing. Not even a we went another direction email. It’s been weeks in some cases, … more

Hoping to get the perspective of a more senior leader. What is the value of a 5 or 10 year forecast when any assumption past 2 years is a guess at best? I feel like everyone knows that you can’t trust… more

What’s the funniest Christmas gift you’ve ever unwrapped? For me, it was a cookbook entirely dedicated to casseroles, gifted by my aunt who clearly thought I was a master chef, even though I can barel… more

What’s one meeting you’d happily delete from your calendar forever? Mine: the meeting to prep for the meeting.

Alright so how did everyone do with their Christmas budgets this year? I spent about 250 per kids which was more than I wanted to but when I heard the national average was 500 per kid that made me hap… more

Merry Christmas 🎄Hope today brings a little calm, a little warmth, and something that makes you smile, no matter how you’re spending it. ❤️

Merry Christmas everyone!

Do you actively manage your career, or trust that good work will get noticed? I used to trust the system — now I’m more intentional.

I have a past associate boasting 40k ARR at his startup with expenses well over 240k a year. There’s no way this is normal in the tech startup world is it?

Is anyone else working today? I logged on this morning and it looks like it’s basically just my boss and me online. No emails, no pings, no meetings. It's just that quiet, end of year calm that ma… more

Does everyone else find LinkedIn as annoying as I do? It couldn’t be farther from reality. (The people and their posts - mainly influencers and wanna be influencers.)

How much of a salary bump would it really take to make relocating for a job feel worth it? Between cost of living, family ties, and the life you’ve built where you are, it’s hard to imagine moving for… more

Any advice for finding roles in operations? Are there any job titles outside of operations analyst to keep an eye out for?

Any signs of employers hiring soon? Just seems to bar barely any job adverts out at the moment. Is this just because it’s near Christmas?!

I’m looking to grow within my current company and am interested in transitioning into an accounting related role. However, I don’t have a formal educational background in accounting. Are there any rec… more

How do you ensure finance doesn’t become the bottleneck? We’ve had to redefine what really needs finance review vs. what doesn’t.

What kind of fun traditions does your family do for Christmas?

Hot take: Working a job in Finance is great until I underwrite loans for people that make 4x more money than me. Then I see how poor I am 😭