Salaries in Finance

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

Anyone else notice an insane about of call volume on Friday? Market wasn’t even crazy.

I finally make good money, but I feel lonelier than ever. Everyone assumes you’re fine when your salary hits six figures. Do you ever feel like higher pay isolates you more than it empowers you?

As the financial year ends, I’m curious how others spent the last three days. Were you closing targets, clearing backlogs, planning budgets, or reflecting on lessons learned? Did teamwork increase, pr… more

Just found out my base salary is $12k below someone I trained. Same level, same workload. I want to ask about it, but I also don’t want to get labeled jealous. How do you raise a pay equity issue with… more

Why does it feel like it should be illegal to work the day after Christmas? Everyone’s half-asleep, still in holiday mode, inbox is dead… who are we really doing this for?

What was your biggest achievement this year? When you look back and analyze your journey, do you feel it helped your career growth? For me, this year was average—some wins, some lessons, and steady le… more

Merry Christmas & Happy holidays everyone! 🎉🎉

New year, same money goals 😅 what’s one finance thing you’re hoping to be better about this year, and what usually messes it up?

Does your company encourage time off around the holidays or are you expected to work like normal? I’m thankful that many people at my current company take time off and it’s encouraged to recharge. At … more

How do you feel about companies shutting down for the holidays but requiring employees to use their own PTO for it? Do you see it as a fair trade-off, or does it kind of defeat the purpose of ‘holiday… more

How would/do you respond when your manager tells you there aren’t any merit raises this year? Do you push back, start looking for a new job, or have a different approach?

What’s your take on companies offering stock options if that company is small and not public yet? My husband was offered quite a few stock options and the company is unlikely to ever go public. I feel… more

How could the recent surge in U.S. corporate bond sales driven largely by borrowing for AI and tech infrastructure affect financial stability and interest rates in 2026? Do you think there will be a b… more

The holidays are a great time to unplug
, recharge, and focus on what’s important in life!

What are some of your favorite holiday traditions??

What’s the biggest merit increase you’ve ever received? Outside of promotions or asking for a raise, the highest I’ve received is 6%.

Does your company offer management training? My next step would be management but it seems impossible to get a new role managing people without experience. For those of you who are managers, how did y… more

We’re almost done with our work for the year, and now it’s time for rewards and bonuses. After all the effort, long days, and teamwork, do you think management has truly justified your hard work? Are … more

If this field failed you, or you just woke up one day and didn’t wanna do this career anymore, what would you choose to do instead? Prior to this, I was in medical school. However if this failed I wou… more

I have worked in Financial Planning and Analysis for a couple of years in expense management. I have loved what I do at work but now I am looking for my next big move. I'm seeking for some advice… more

New year, new goals at work. My resolution is to maintain a better work-life balance, focus on productivity during office hours, and give proper time to family, health, and learning. I believe balance… more

Salary progression. Medium/high cost of living city.

Wealth management Investment analyst at a global bank:

2019: $60k
2020: $75k
2021: $84k
2022: $95k
2023: $125k

Part time MBA at top 3 school (2yr program)

2024: $130k (disappointed, time to … more

I got feedback that I’m not advocating for myself enough, but when I asked for a raise, I was told to wait until next cycle. So which is it? Speak up or stay in line? I’m tired of these mixed messages… more

What’s your personal ‘unwritten rule’ about food at work—like microwave smells, desk snacking, or stealing a fry from a coworker’s lunch? 😄

After our office met the target, my boss is very happy and there’s no pressure on individual targets. We’re finally enjoying the holidays together as a team. I’m curious—how are things in your office?… more

If your current salary is around 120k and you get a new 100k work-from-home offer, what would you choose? From my experience, office work gives better pay and teamwork, but commuting takes time and en… more

My bonus this year came in lower than expected and now I’m taking it personally. I hit all my targets, delivered early, and got glowing feedback, but apparently company performance dragged it down. I … more

Do you think having a side income actually makes you better at your main job because you’re less stressed about money, or does it end up competing for your time and focus?

How much team turnover is too much before it starts feeling like a red flag, and how do you usually tell if people are leaving for normal reasons versus something being off with the team? I’m interest… more

If you're making 200k base, I'd love to know 1) what's your role, 2) did you earn your way there internally of transfer from another firm to break into this salary tier?

Does anyone else get frustrated during the holidays when a coworker takes PTO first and suddenly you’re stuck not being able to take time off? How do you deal with that without it turning into tension… more

I’m the breadwinner in my relationship, and I’m starting to feel resentful. I love my partner and support their career dreams, but part of me wishes I could slow down too. I feel pressure to always be… more

What does your company do for the holidays? Bonuses? Parties? Hush and work?

Ever notice how the people who say that money isn’t everything usually already have it? I used to agree until rent, inflation, and burnout made it feel like everything. I’ve gone from idealistic to pr… more

Anyone know VP salary at Barclays Private Bank, UK?

A recruiter said the comp for a role would be “competitive.” I asked for a number, and he just repeated “competitive” three more times. I don’t need exact bonus breakdowns on the first call, but I’m a… more

For those of you that don’t job hop, what are some of your main reasons for staying? I love the people I work with and my manager, which makes it hard for me to want to leave; however, the merit incre… more

Our New Year celebration was modest and pleasant. The company permitted one guest per employee, helping keep the event organized and relaxed. Everyone enjoyed good food, friendly conversations, and ti… more

What’s the best non monetary compensation you receive at your company?

Ours is PTO we get 24 days PTO then after 3 years it goes to 30.