Salaries in Finance

I’m all for moving up the ladder however this lateral move that I’m hoping to work on will get me into a BETTER role. And for that I am here for it!

Would you do a lateral move if it meant you were in… more

What are some ways you reduce stress from work? I usually take long walks during lunch but it’s been so busy I don’t even have time to eat, let alone go walking.

I just spent three years grinding for a promotion that didn't come with a cent more in base pay. My manager keeps telling me it’s an honor to take on more responsibilities and that the compensatio… more

Promotion time is coming in my office, and suddenly office politics is at the top. I don’t know why people change so much during this time. Earlier I believed only deserving people get promoted, but n… more

I had to take bereavement for the first time in my career this week for three days for my grandmother‘s funeral, but our company offers up to two weeks for this. Someone else on my team split it up in… more

What's the salary range and bonus level for 7IC at TIAA?

Is it possible to be overpaid and completely miserable at the same time? I’m pulling down a solid six figures at a firm that literally nobody in the industry respects, and the culture is so toxic it’s… more

How much do you think your salary ask during interviews prevents you from getting the job? In your experience, do you think recruiters and managers are more likely to tell you if the salary band is lo… more

I might have an interview soon for an annuity claims specialist. What hot points should I touch on during my interview? I’m already licensed. This role is in a different department of where I currentl… more

Can we get a gratitude thread going??

What’s one thing that is going really well for you in your current role? Lets avoid saying things like “the pay” (lol) and focus on more qualitative things.

For me, after a 1… more

I’m staring at my offer letter and I honestly don’t know whether to laugh or cry. The base salary is exactly what I wanted, but the performance bonus is entirely discretionary and not a single person … more

Has anyone here used short term disability insurance before? I’ve heard of more people using it on maternity leave and am curious about a couple things. 1) How easy the approval process was, and 2) We… more

Are you expected to work on weekends or does it fluctuate based on the amount of work you have? My manager always says not to work on the weekends, yet I have to get my work done so weekend work can b… more

When negotiating salary for a new job, how do you balance asking for the highest possible pay with the risk of pricing yourself out of the opportunity? For example, if the market range for a role is $… more

Do you find it hard to set boundaries in the work place? What are some boundaries you’ve set over the years? For me I used to answer my boss whenever they reached out. Now I only communicate during my… more

How much do you pay out of your paycheck for health insurance? Mine is about $185/month for only me, which seems really high. I’d love to know what’s normal.

What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started your career? I wish I would’ve placed more emphasis on networking instead of being so focused with getting ahead in my work. Now I realize it’s impo… more

My boss laughed in my face when I politely asked for a 5% merit increase to keep up with current inflation. I’ve hit every KPI, brought in two new clients, and stayed late for the last three months st… more

I think I just made the biggest mistake of my career by turning down a promotion to senior analyst. I was so worried about the extra hours and the added commute that I didn't stop to think about t… more

I’m grateful that my income has improved and I’m earning well now, but strangely I feel more alone than before. Once people hear you make six figures, they assume everything in life is perfect. But mo… more

Do you feel networking through sites like Glassdoor or LinkedIn has helped your career or do you feel it’s a “just for show?” I have a LinkedIn but honestly never grasped the idea of it.

Does your company offer any ergonomic benefits? My company doesn’t and when I asked if I can get an ergonomic mouse or foot rest, it was rejected and I would have to pay for it out of pocket.

How does your company handle vacations? At the end of each year we have a “vacation bid” and pretty much we go in select two weeks out of the year then after that it is a free for all

Attitude plays a big role in professional life. Two people can face the same situation but react very differently depending on their mindset. A positive attitude can help solve problems and build bett… more

I’m interviewing for a role that offers a relatively modest base but a massive uncapped performance-based bonus structure. Coming from a traditional banking background with a guaranteed salary, the id… more

What’s a piece of financial advice that everyone repeats, but you secretly disagree with? For example, advice like “always buy instead of rent”, “cut out small expenses like coffee”, or “just invest i… more

In your office, if a colleague is not able to complete a task and the manager takes that project from them and gives it to you, it can become an uncomfortable moment. You understand how bad someone ma… more

I have an offer from JP Morgan, UBS and Wells Fargo to join. Currently with Merrill lynch. Which one would you choose and why?

Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview for the Asset & Wealth Management Private Wealth Management Investments Marketing Associate role at Goldman Sachs. I currently work in marketing at a bout… more

Whats a reasonable TC (breakout of base, bonus, equity) I can expect for a Strategic Finance Manager in Tier 1/2 location? 9 YOE

Current offer is for $168k, 10% bonus, no equity (~$185k TC)

One of my colleagues left the job a year ago thinking a new company would have less pressure. Now he says the new company has the same pressure, even more. I realized pressure exists in every company. The… more

Hello people. I want to ask how is oracle fusion finance as a career option. I have experience in accounting but worked in more legacy systems. There is a potential of receiving an offer from a compan… more

If you were offered the choice of a one time payment of 1 million dollars by your company to leave and never take another job offer again versus $300k salary annually and a guaranteed you won’t be lai… more

Would you prefer an unlimited PTO policy or an X number amount of days I feel like with unlimited PTO your employers just gonna reject everything unless you’re dying.

Our firm just implemented a discretionary unlimited PTO policy, but everyone knows it’s a trap to keep us from accruing vacation days that have to be paid out. I haven't seen a single person take … more

Does your office have that ONE person no one likes but no one says anything but we all know that we all agree we don’t like that ONE person?

I work from home so this isn’t really applicable to me but … more

Has anyone tried to do a 3 day water fast before? If so, what was it like? I’m curious to try and think it’s better to do it at work since work will force me to forget my hunger. However, I’m afraid i… more

What do you guys think about the current war situation? Markets are going down again and investors look confused. Is this the right time to switch investments or should we wait for better results? Eve… more

How do you think your role with change as a result of AI? I’ve been using it to help me with strategy, drafting documents, and many other tasks that used to take hours. I’m excited for all the new use… more

Do you see yourself staying with your company for the next few years? I can see myself staying here for a few more years but not until I retire. The reason is partly due to salary and the amount of af… more