Salaries in Finance

When you’re interviewing, how honest are you about salary expectations and what kind of work culture you want? Have you found that being upfront actually helps set better expectations and leads to str… more

How does your company handle inclimate weather? I work from home so basically as long as we don’t lose power I’m working.

My friend shared that his company has started giving company shares with a locking period to employees who receive the best ratings. I think this is a great move because when employees own a part of t… more

Is it unprofessional to judge a coworker for bad hygiene if it’s affecting the team, or is it reasonable when it starts impacting comfort, focus, or morale? Since weits open seating at our company, ou… more

Many employees work hard for years expecting growth, but promotions never come. I’ve experienced this myself. Instead, companies hire from outside and offer higher packages. It feels disappointing whe… more

How do you even start a salary conversation with coworkers? I believe in transparency, but I also know it can backfire if not handled carefully. I’ve been thinking about bringing it up with a close co… more

What’s the best way to deal with a coworker who’s friendly to your face but constantly throws you under the bus? My coworker is always nice and friendly to me but I just found out that he has been tak… more

I finally got a bonus this year, $12k, which felt huge on paper. But when it actually hit my account, I saw barely half of it. I knew bonuses got taxed higher, but seeing that much shaved off instantl… more

Any Merrill FSA (branch) who have made the jump to JPM branch FA? Curious about your thoughts and pros/cons. Much appreciated.

What is the salary range for AI product manager at an investment bank in the UK? VP level up. Barclays, Citi, JP ect. 10+ YoE

Is it still worth keeping your resume updated even if you’re not planning to leave your job, or is that just unnecessary effort until you’re ready to move?

This has possibly been the most chaotic unchaotic January ever. How is it almost February but only the 22nd at the same time?!

What's the expected TC for Corp Dev at a large non-FAANG tech company? I'm 8 YOE (4 in Corp Dev), HCOL, ~$180 TC ($150k base, 10% bonus, $15k/yr equity) and feel underpaid...

Are you changing how you allocate your investment strategy based on current events? I know a lot of stocks have taken off from AI in recent years. Are there any specific ones that look promising even … more

I’ve started lying on salary surveys and forms because I’m tired of the reactions. I make $145k, and anytime I say that out loud to someone outside finance, they either act weird or treat me like I’m … more

In your company, do they also create employee groups on social apps using personal phone numbers? For me, this affects mental health and privacy. Work messages come anytime, even after hours, and it f… more

What other benefits do you have besides health insurance and 401k at your company? I used to be able to expense gym, WiFi, and cellphone every month. with this new company, we get really good PTO, 401… more

How much has your pay increased over the last couple years when compared to 5-6 years ago? I felt like I was making great progress then, but now I’m starting to feel stuck with only getting small meri… more

What’s your company’s process for internal hires/transfers? My old company didn’t make me go through the formal interview process, instead they had a conversation about the role and what it would enta… more

Does anyone else feel weird making six figures and still living like a college student? I make $122k and I’m still eating frozen Trader Joe’s meals and skipping the dryer to save quarters. Some of it’… more

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Team culture is entirely dependent on senior leadership. Despite strong wellbeing messaging, management style is controlling and inflexible, with … more

How many days off does your company give you a year? We get around 175 hours vacation time and 80 hours of sick time. I find this relatively generous but am curious if this is pretty standard or not

What’s your company’s mat/pat leave like? Ours is 4 months paid off with the option to take an additional 2 months unpaid. Overall, since I’ve started, I’ve noticed most people take the full six month… more

I accepted a job with amazing comp. $165k base, strong bonus, great benefits, but I’ve had three panic attacks since I started. The culture is nonstop urgency, the team’s cutthroat, and I haven’t slep… more

What do you deem “non negotiable” when it comes to a job? For me, I’ve been WFH for 10 years. I will never go into an office

NYC people, at what point in life did you feel comfortable with your net worth and salary that you didn’t have to hustle as hard? I can’t help but still feel insecure about money but feeling ok about the job.
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What is something you would change about your company? With mine it would be this radius requirement they started implementing!

I feel frustrated with my company’s bonus structure and increment pattern. We still haven’t received any bonus, and the increment is expected only in June. From my experience, such delays make me ques… more

In the past, government jobs were seen as more secure than cooperative or private jobs. Today, the situation feels different. In comparison, some cooperative roles offer better pay, growth, and flexib… more

How do you talk about money with friends who aren’t in finance without feeling like a jerk? I’m making $135k now and working 11-hour days, but anytime I mention being tired or stressed, someone makes … more

In office life, bonuses are not always about hard work; sometimes office politics plays a big role. I have experienced situations where results were strong, but recognition went elsewhere due to influ… more

How would you handle a manager who is overbearing? I don’t want to go to HR

How do you handle customers who complain every time? No matter how good the service is, they still leave bad reviews and file complaints. I always try my best, stay polite, and fix issues, but nothing… more

What are some of the highest visibility projects you guys have worked on in your careers? The ones where you feel like you actually made an impact

I just found out the new hire on my team is making $20k more than me… for the exact same title. Same scope, same hours, same everything. I’ve been here three years, built institutional knowledge, trai… more

If two finance roles pay the same, but one offers stability and the other offers faster upside, which is actually the smarter long-term decision? I got two job offers and am trying to consider which o… more

What is something you want to accomplish this year? I am going to work my but off to get an off the phone role.

Which salary structure do you think is better? A lower base salary with high commission or bonus, or a higher fixed salary with lower commission? Personally, I prefer a higher base salary because it i… more

Why do things always seem to stack up all at once? When I have downtime, there are no questions. But as soon as I’m busy, everyone starts reaching out. Does this happen to you? How do you manage it?

I’m burned out, underpaid, and still can’t bring myself to look elsewhere. The job is stable, the benefits are good… but I feel stuck. How do you make the leap when things aren’t bad enough to force i… more