Salaries in Finance

Whose company offers sabbaticals and what are the details? I’d love to know how common they are. My husbands old company had one after you worked there 7 years, but that’s the only one I’ve heard of f… more

Anyone here ever switched careers completely? If yes, how were you able to get hired in a completely different field? Did you know someone, go back to school, etc? I’m thinking about switching and wou… more

Yesterday at our office party, I met colleagues who have spent 25 years with the same company. It made me wonder: is long-term loyalty really worth it today? Does staying bring growth, respect, and fa… more

If the U.S. capturing Venezuela’s president opens the door to oil production and debt restructuring, do you think that actually creates new jobs (energy, banking, consulting), or is it mostly a win fo… more

I’ve tried to ask a couple of my team members questions in the middle of the day and they tell me they’ll be back to me in a little bit because they’re at the gym. It never occurred to me to take my p… more

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about higher pay for in-office employees over remote employees. Has anyone’s company actually started doing this? What are your thoughts about it? I can see both sides … more

I got a lowball offer and turned it down politely… and the recruiter ghosted me. I thought declining an offer wasn’t supposed to burn bridges? What’s the right way to say no without losing future oppo… more

Last year I was told, “You’re doing great, just wait for next cycle.” Same thing the year before. I’ve been at this company for three years now, crushing every review and picking up extra projects, bu… more

I’m honestly burnt out. Work is draining me to the point where I don’t even feel like myself anymore, and weekends don’t feel long enough to recover. If you’ve hit this point before, what actually hel… more

After discussing with my manager, I’ll be receiving a 5–6% salary increment. Grateful for the increase, but considering current market rates, inflation, and workload growth, it feels a bit low. What d… more

Everyone says January is peak job-hunting season, and I’m tempted to start looking, but I’m also totally drained. I’ve been heads-down all year, delivered on every metric, and now I can’t tell if I’m … more

During interviews, one common question is why a promotion didn’t happen in the last three years. How should this be answered in a positive and confident way? I believe growth is not only about titles … more

How might the nearly $300 million stockpile raised by the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc super PAC influence financial markets and campaign spending patterns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and what impl… more

At the beginning of the year, office life feels a bit relaxed. I think this is the best time to invest in learning a new skill. What do you think is more helpful to truly shine in a career—technical s… more

Every New Year my company asks us to set a goal. Do you actually pick something you care about, or do you just make one that sounds good on paper? Has it ever really helped you, or does it feel like a… more

Happy new year everyone! New year yet I’m already feeling anxious about how crazy busy it will be already. Is January the busiest for your role?

For those who are fully remote, have you ever had to sell your house while also working? I work night shift, call center, and this whole process is giving me so much anxiety and we haven’t even starte… more

Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone have an office party today? Ours is planned for January 4, and I’m already excited. It’s a great way to start the year, relax with colleagues, share laughs, and re… more

Does anyone work tomorrow or are we all getting ugh needed rest before the tax season chaos?

Any fun plans for NYE? It’s the last day but work has been super busy! Hoping to get through quickly!!!

Do you set any goals at the new year? If so, do you typically set big, small or a mix of both? I think I need to do a better job of setting some goals and would love to hear what’s worked best for oth… more

I’m off this week for the first time in years, and the silence is freaking me out. No pings, no meetings, no metrics to obsess over, and it’s making me realize how deeply I’ve tied my self-worth to wo… more

How did your year end? For me, it was very good. I achieved important goals, learned from challenges, and grew both personally and professionally. The support of good people made a big difference. I’m… more

My husband gave me the flu and I’ve been out with zero voice since Friday I feel like I’m letting my team down :( why must self care feel so guilty?

How common are layoffs at your company? At my old company, it was extremely rare to hear of anyone being laid off but at my current company, it’s relatively common and they aren’t afraid of cutting em… more

What are some non-pay related things you’ve been able to negotiate at a job? I’ve typically only considered pay, but someone I know mentioned negotiating a couple extra days off and it made me wonder … more

How do you define fair pay when you’re in a niche role? I love what I do, but there are maybe a half dozen people in the company with a similar title, and even fewer externally. There’s no data to ben… more

What’s something you want your management to leave behind in 2025? For me, that’s gonna be the gaslighting about staffing issues

When interviewing, have recruiters asked you your current salary? If yes, how do you approach answering? I don’t think it should matter since they have a salary range they should be hiring for, but I … more

When interviewing for a new role, what’s your strategy for salary negotiation? Do you tell the recruiter what your target range is or do you have any other tips or tricks? I’ve done salary ranges befo… more

In one financial year, I receive 15 paid leaves. While I’m grateful for them, I feel it’s not always enough to manage personal needs, health, and work-life balance. I believe adequate paid leave helps… more

How do you prep for the work week? Sunday just feels like we do nothing but prep for the week leaving only Saturdays to truly relax

I make $118k and still feel one bad month away from financial chaos. Student loans, aging parents, rent... it stacks up fast. How do you plan for financial security when life keeps throwing new expens… more

Would you rather have a comp plan that’s high base, low bonus or lower base but huge upside? I’ve always chased stability, but I’m wondering if I’m leaving money on the table. What structure works bes… more

We’re about to enter the last week of the year, how busy do you anticipate to be this week? I already know we’re going to be drowning.

What’s been the biggest adjustment for you when joining a new company’s culture? Is it the way people communicate, work hours, or expectations? Did it match what you thought it’d be like going in? Min… more

How important is your coworkers’ role in your job?
For some employees, it may not matter much, but for me, it truly does. When I look back at last year, my coworkers’ support shaped my motivation, lear… more

Last working day of the year, many employees marked sick leave. Now I’m unsure how to handle office operations on Monday. Should management plan backup staffing, allow flexible shifts, or approve work… more

How many stretch roles are just underpaid jobs in disguise? I took on more responsibility hoping for a promotion… and now I’m just doing two jobs for the price of one. Where do you draw the line?

To those with hobbies, did your employer make you put them down as income if they even have a slight potential? I do content creating (just making video of day to day life for fun) they tell me this i… more