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Just out of curiosity, what type of AI tools or training have some of you finance professionals done or heard of that you have found useful to optimize any of your reporting or monthly/quarterly workf… more

Regardless if you wfh or in person, do you feel like you ca leave during the day to run a quick errand or go to a doctor’s appointment? I can’t imagine not having the flexibility.

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I’m a bit nervous and could really use some advice. I have my first technical interview with Wise Ltd in London coming up. Honestly, I’m more nervous than excited, and I feel like something might be o… more

When do you realistically think things will settle down with the war or the Strait of Hormuz situation? It feels like oil prices have been spiked, and you can really feel it trickling into everything,… more

How did you escape from the dead end, soul sucking job of being trapped on a trade desk/customer service job? I am so miserable, so stressed that it’s affecting my mental and physical health. Anyone l… more

I got a warm referral from a Managing Director, and I still got an automated rejection email within 48 hours. It was a straight-up you don't meet the basic requirements bot response. How does an M… more

I have a current job working in finance at a large company. It’s alright, I am due to get promoted and get a decent raise with that, and I’ll hopefully be happier in my new role. It’s remote. They alw… more

Do finance teams sometimes confuse control with value-add? I’ve seen a lot of effort spent tightening rules that don’t actually improve decisions.

Does anyone know the headcount approval process in Morgan Stanley? I got a verbal offer from the team, but they told me later their headcount is still pending the management’s approval and thus written offer shou… more

I normally wfh but went into the office today (not my team’s office) to get some interaction either the local team. It was honestly really refreshing to be around a team! What do other wfh’ers do to add human int… more

If you had to choose between a comfortable, stable life and one that’s uncertain but full of growth and potential… which would you pick? I’ve been in my role for 6+ years and everything’s been steady,… more

Does anyone actually read cover letters? I’ve spent hours tailoring letters only to realize that the recruiter probably spends 0.4 seconds looking at my resume before hitting delete. I’m tempted to st… more

Should finance leaders rotate through operations roles? I think it builds credibility that spreadsheets alone can’t.

AmTrust in Cleveland OH is a problematic employer. Their mismanagement has led to the collapse of the audit department. They have been given evidence that they are under paying staff but do not care. They… more

This weekend somehow flew by. I feel like I mostly just slept, ran a few errands, and somehow, it’s already Monday morning again. Not sure if I actually did anything “productive,” but maybe it was jus… more

The job description for this Junior Analyst role I’m looking at requires 5 years of M&A experience, fluency in Mandarin, and a black belt in Python. I’m not kidding. It’s an entry-level salary. Ar… more

Is SG&A scrutiny applied evenly across functions? My view is that revenue generating teams often get more flexibility than support functions (like finance).

Has this app really been helpful to anyone?

Hi all! I’m currently working in tax and am really interested in financial products / capital markets tax.

Would love to connect with anyone in this space or hear about your experience and how you got … more

Does anyone have thoughts about public companies only being required to publish financials twice a year? I’m not saying it will happen, but I’d imagine investors would not want to wait so long for da… more

I’m convinced the Series 7 is just a hazing ritual designed to see how much useless information we can memorize. I’m studying for it while working full-time and my brain is officially soup. Half of th… more

Has anyone had any experience moving job titles within your company?
I am more on the purchase ledger side of things but would really be interested in management accountant work eventually.
Not even s… more

Do cost-cutting initiatives led by finance damage long-term trust? I’ve seen trust erode when cuts lack strategic context.

How do you dumb down a resume without looking like a liar? Having an Ivy League MBA on my resume is actually making it harder to find a mid-level job in this economy. Recruiters keep telling me I’m to… more

In the past I’ve been relatively silo-ed and done my own thing. Last year my goal was to gain more visibility in my company (particular with the executives), and I think I’ve achieved that. The execut… more

I noticed there are director (not executive director) titles at Morgan Stanley; in particular, the marketing/corporate communications team. Is a director role in marketing more like AVP that sits belo… more

I interviewed at a FinTech startup today where the head of talent wore a hoodie and asked me what my spirit animal was. This was for a Head of Risk position, mind you. It felt like they were trying so… more

What do you say when asked about your career goals when interviewing? Particularly when you don’t necessarily have any ambitious goals. I’m a hard worker; I’m just not aspiring for much growth.

I think my manager knows I’m a flight risk. Or maybe they just care? They know I’ve been stressed with my workload, and every time we speak they ask me if things are better now. On one hand I’m gratef… more

Goldman Sachs isn't a career, it’s a personality disorder that I’m finally ready to cure. I spent two years chasing the Bulge Bracket dream only to realize I’m basically a high-paid data entry cle… more

I had several coworkers approach me about joining their bracket group this year. Normally I love to join in but it was a group where you buy in, and winner take all. Now, being in finance, I thankfull… more

In your experience, how often do internal promotions happen because you are actually really good at what you do? I’ve noticed that it seems pretty dependent on how long you’ve been in a role. No wonde… more

Why does the office feel like a ghost town on Fridays if we’re all supposed to be fully back in person? Our team shows up, but leadership is nowhere to be found. It’s hard not to notice the double sta… more

I recently joined a new company for about a month, and I'm struggling to feel connected. I feel like the company isn't the right fit. I haven't been engaging with colleagues, and my work d… more

Is it fair to have March Madness on in the office (pulled up on phone or something)? I see people doing it, and I’d like to, but I don’t have the confidence to do it 😂

I got invited to schedule an interview for a position that I applied for a few weeks ago. At the time, I thought it sounded like a good idea but now I'm uneasy about taking the position. Should I … more

How much time are you all spending in meetings these days? I checked my calendar and in just over three days, I’m already at 12 hours of meetings… and then there’s still the actual work to get done. I… more

Should finance challenge growth assumptions more aggressively? I’ve found that early pushback often improves strategy, not just forecasts.

How do you guys think pets should be treated in the work place?
I’ve had a lot of people say animals are like your kids (I agree) and if they are unwell you must take them to the vets. Work can wait.
What did ever… more

Did anyone's work celebrate international women's day?!

Our company did a post on LinkedIn and that was all. All for show :D