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My company just changed from an unlimited sick time policy (Vacation was separate and not unlimited) to 10 sick days per year. I’m not sure how to feel about this. What are some potential pros and con… more

Anyone else have a weird love/hate relationship with bridge charts? They’re beautiful when they work, chaos when they don’t.

For those that get laid off, what do you do for health care? I don't think I'm at risk currently, but would like to plan for the possibility as it can happen out of the blue in our industry. I… more

I’m feeling a job search slump. Getting a low reply rate, which I think is due to the holidays. Would it be okay if I stopped applying and tried again in the new years? Or would I be missing opportuni… more

Anyone ever been surprised by how much trade spend leakage you find when you dig?
I went down a rabbit hole once and came back six hours later with 20 slides and a headache

I was the VP of retail banking for over 12 years for one of the largest financial firm. I was married to my career, My kids grew up so quick and I missed out on so much of their lives.I finally made the decision … more

I am really curious about somthing.Lately i am trying to switch my career to accounts or audit field . But since i am vsorking as a supervisor i dont have the experiance in that particular role but i … more

I'm joining Wealthsimple as Independent contractor next month in Canada. Just wanted to know if they allow Contractors to work remotely outside of Canada as well ? what are the conditions to be el… more

I feel like training has become much more sophisticated at my company. When I first started in the position, there was about 2 days of classroom training and then they threw us to the wolves. Now ther… more

Who else is using all their unused PTO and sick time before the new year? ✋

PSA to companies: If you don't want us all skipping out on half of December, maybe let us sell back or roll over time 💡

Does anyone else feel like PTO comes with strings attached nowadays? Mine was approved, with a friendly note asking if I could stay responsive just in case for an upcoming transaction. Now I’m packing… more

What’s your approach when leadership asks for a “quick model” that is definitely not quick?
I’ve learned to respond with: “Fast, accurate, or flexible — pick two.”

Do you ever get the sense that some job descriptions are vague on purpose so they can shift the responsibilities later? I applied for an analyst role recently, only to find out in interviews that it i… more

How to deal with misogyny in the workplace?

Context: happy hour, young woman, surrounded by men (typical in the industry, does not bother me as much).

At a happy hour, the host explains how he hired an “escort” (abroad)… more

You know which incentive would help me be a better employee? Paying for a gym membership or providing access to a nearby fitness center. It would remove a barrier to wanting to workout and be more hea… more

Am I crazy for wanting to leave a job now it’s going back to fully office based?
I applied for this job that I am currently in because the lifestyle works so well for me. We can come and go as we please from… more

Innovating is the American way, but sometimes living in the South, its just different down here. Sure there are lots of great American companies down here like Walmart, Home Depot, the oil industry et… more

Working in Finance has made me slightly better with my own money. I try to avoid credit card debt and save. I'm not perfect and I've faced setbacks but I feel like I'm doing okay. What'… more

My company has let us know today that the only days we’re getting off over the holiday season are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. I feel a bit hard done by as many other companies gift their staff a… more

Visa Inc. Finance leadership development program - MBA
Base salary is firm at $152k, but I’m unsure of the sign on and performance bonus. Does anybody have insight? Not seeing much online.

Does anyone else feel buried in spam during the job hunt? Ever since I started applying for roles, my inbox has been flooded with sketchy “opportunities.” And on LinkedIn, recruiters keep sending supe… more

Can those that feel like being in office full-time is beneficial share why they think so? I'm not advocating for full-time remote, but a hybrid schedule seems idea. Good productivity and collabora… more

Had applied to a BlackRock role on Workday and was rejected, but had a Director send a referral email to the recruiter for me a day after the rejection. Should I reapply with a different email, or sit… more

I once got dinged in an interview because I didn’t seem excited enough about the role. But I was excited, I just don’t perform enthusiasm the way extroverts do. I prepped hard, asked thoughtful questi… more

Is anyone else seeing forecast gaming happen more often lately?
Not maliciously — just teams managing to optics rather than outcomes. Wondering if it’s a broader trend.

I have a 1st round interview coming up with JP Morgan for an Associate position. The role is in Treasury. It is a one-on-one 30 minute Zoom call with ED. What should I expect? Should I prepare more te… more

If you have kids, what do their extracurriculars look like? I want them to be active without me having to give up my whole life.

I’ve had interviews where I’m asked to describe a time I failed as a leader. Fair enough. But in finance, failure isn’t exactly encouraged. Most of us are trained to avoid mistakes, especially when th… more

Laid-off from Lennar Mortgage in Atlanta. Struggling to find a Builder preferred lender / in house LO job. Jobs look scarce.. anyone have any input of what I could do coming from that environment.

Economy is cooked. Figured last case scenario I’d get a bank teller job after finishing my degree in finance and business administration and work my way up. Every (relevant/even bs fast food) job in m… more

Does anyone else ever feel like life gets so busy that you barely see your significant other? Lately, my partner and I sometimes only get a few minutes together before bed. We try to make up for it on… more

What’s your philosophy on headcount approvals?
I’m team “stringent but fair.” I’d rather say no three times and yes once than rubber-stamp everything.

How’s everyone last month going? I thought mine was going to be super slow. As it turns out I’m crazy busy! Honestly not a bad way to finish before the Christmas break.

I was laid off last year and took a contract gig to stay afloat. I made the best of it, learned a ton, kept my skills sharp, stayed employed. But now that I’m applying for full-time roles again, I kee… more

Hello. I’ve been in banking for almost 2 years now and I have 6 years of experience in sales and customer service, I also have the 2-14 and Notary license.
I’ve had great results in my current position but… more

Do you ever struggle with how much to lean into office politics? I’m wondering if I should get my boss a holiday gift this year. Nothing huge, maybe just a nice box of chocolates or coffee sampler. Bu… more

How do you coach new analysts on owning their point of view? The hardest thing for early-career folks isn’t analysis — it’s conviction.

Got offered a job with a competitive bonus structure that turned out to be… zero guaranteed and discretionary based on company performance. I feel like comp transparency is getting worse, not better. … more

I’m currently working at vanguard as an outbound sales rep. I’m looking at switching to the fc role at schwab or fidelity. What are the pro’s and cons of the role and the different companies?@