Salaries in Finance

Some days I feel highly motivated, and some days I feel low without any reason. Staying consistent is the biggest challenge. I think discipline is more important than motivation. What keeps you going … more

What was one thing you did that got you ahead in your career? How did it impact your goals?

After becoming a manager, handling friends as junior staff becomes challenging. Sometimes they expect extra benefits because of friendship, but as a leader, I want fairness, productivity, and a comfor… more

How long should the new hire process realistically take before it starts feeling inefficient instead of thorough? My company’s process for hiring takes up to 3 months and it feels very inefficient.

In my company, promotions are coming this year. My manager said if I want promotion, I need to move to another location far from my home. He said I can come back later but didn’t give any timeline. I … more

How much savings would you need to have to make you feel secure enough to retire comfortably, and do you think most people are underestimating how much they’ll really need? My friend says he can retir… more

Do you think employers will ever become “work from home” friendly again? Or did Covid completely ruin it

What is the average percentage increase in salary for a promotion from in your company. I see that average per merit is about 3% but how about promotions?

Are there still layoffs at your company? Mine is still going through layoffs in every department since the jobs are now being moved to a more cost effective location.

To those with chronic migraines, how do you function? I’ve had them since I was 4/5 years old and I just feel like I’m constantly letting everyone at work down due to my migraines.

I hate that my job title determines my market worth more than what I actually do. My responsibilities doubled this year, but the title stayed the same. How much does the label really matter?

What’s the biggest merit increase you’ve ever gotten? At my last company, it was 10%, but I was also very underpaid at the time. At my current company, it’s been 3%.

What % match does your company offer for retirement? My company offers an automatic 2% contribution, regardless of if you contribute plus a 100% match up to 5%, for a total of a 7% match. I’ve been ha… more

So I’m terrified of pregnancy/childbirth due to a horrible miscarriage I had. We are trying to go the surrogacy route, my only concern is: would I even qualify for maternity leave? At my company both … more

If you’re going through egg freezing or egg retrieval, do you think it’s something you should openly tell your employer when asking for time off, or should it just be treated like any other medical pr… more

I’m being offered a Vice President Client Success Officer role at JP Morgan with a base salary of $135k. They said bonus potential can be as high as $35k making the total package up to $170k. While th… more

After a long weekend, going back to the office feels so difficult. Honestly, I keep waiting for the next holiday like a child waiting for a break. Maybe that little kid still lives inside me. Do you a… more

My partner and I want kids, but I’m worried about what it’ll do to my earning potential. Have you factored family planning into comp decisions? What changed for you?

Does your company offer significant merit raises in addition to bonuses, or does your bonus just fluctuate year to year? My company puts a lot of weight on bonuses but the merit increases are minimal … more

How long do you stay at a company before looking elsewhere? I haven’t been promoted or given a significant raise in almost 4 years and it’s really starting to bother me. I think it’s time to move on, … more

Do you think staying in the same role too long hurts your comp growth? I’ve been in my current job three years and my salary has barely moved. Is it time to jump even if I like the work?

Does your company expect you to check in over a holiday, like Presidents’ Day today? At my last company, they expected it but thankfully, my current company encourages us to stay disconnected and rech… more

Is your office working tomorrow? For me, it’s off—Family Day. It’s really important for me to spend quality time with my family and enjoy this long weekend. These kinds of breaks help me relax, reset,… more

How was your bonus this year? Honestly, my bonus didn’t meet my expectations, and I’m feeling a bit disappointed. I worked hard all year and hoped for better recognition. Do you feel satisfied with yo… more

How difficult is it to manage when managers keep changing? Within six months, my two managers have already changed, and next week a third manager will join. It becomes hard to adjust with a new person… more

Do you knock your CE out the first month of the year or do you spread it out through the year?

My firm’s 401k match is only 3%, which feels incredibly stingy for a company that manages billions in assets. I’ve seen tech companies and even some retail chains offering 6% or 8% matches to their em… more

Question: Are salaries in Ireland reflective of the rising cost of living in the country especially in blue collar and white collar jobs such as Accounting and IT? If not, is it advisable to leave the… more

What do you do to occupy your time when workloads are complete? I work call center so I do art work in between calls

Is your company working Monday? We’re closed but we’re doing a “development day”

My firm recently announced they are moving to a transparent pay scale model where everyone in the same bracket gets the exact same base salary. On one hand, it removes the awkwardness of wondering if … more

With layoffs still happening in certain sectors but the market staying surprisingly strong, do you trust what the headlines are saying about the economy or are you positioning your money more defensiv… more

Guys help, does anyone know a good CPA? I need someone who has experience in estate planning and advanced tax strategies for my parents +filing ,and also someone who can also f… more

I just started a new role and found out that fully remote actually means come in whenever the MD feels like having a meeting. This wasn't in the contract, but it's clearly the unwritten rule o… more

How are you guys doing your goal planning for the year? Do you just take the “plug-n-play” goals your form cascades down to you, or are you actually making your own to “stand out?”

My company suddenly stopped incentives. The amount was not very big, but it gave real motivation to work harder and achieve targets. Now I feel less motivated and also a little worried about the futur… more

How do you realistically balance the urge to travel now while you’re young with the pressure to save and invest for your future. Do you prioritize experiences or financial security, and why?

How would you handle being given extra work due to your “good work”? How do you set the boundary

What’s the most professional way to ask for a market correction when you know for a fact you’re being underpaid? I just found out through a casual happy hour conversation that the new associate we hir… more

How has office wear changed for you over the last couple of years? My office has become drastically more casual, but I’ve recently noticed it start to move toward more business professional again. Any… more