Women in Finance

How often do you actually restart your work computer? I tend to avoid it unless it’s absolutely necessary. Our IT team schedules those required restarts at the most inconvenient times, and it always t… more

Would you boomerang to an old job that pays more than your current role if they reached out to you?

Have you ever had a goal that you slowly realized might not happen after all? I used to be so focused on moving up fast in my career (leading teams, making big decisions, all of it). But over time, I’… more

Asking for help - why is it seen as a weakness? Personally I think admitting you aren't as knowledgeable in a subject and asking for help on it is a big green flag! It shows drive and willingness … more

We have lots of different roles here. What is something that you would like to know about another role in finance?

Still pretty fresh out of college and wondering if there are any career milestones I should be working toward? All through college, graduating and getting a job were the main things, but now I’m here … more

Has anyone heard of "quiet quitting"? I used to think it meant slacking off, but now I see it more as setting healthy boundaries. After years of always saying yes and spreading myself too th… more

I am trying to progress with my studies at the moment, and my work have promised they will cover the costs. This is in my contract. Kinda frustrating though, as it keeps getting delayed! I have litera… more

For those working remotely, how do you stay visible and keep growing your career?

I love the flexibility, but sometimes worry I’m not top of mind for new projects or promotions. Curious what’s worked f… more

Why is it that just doing your job is not enough anymore. I feel like you need to go above and beyond to even be respected a tiny amount. I find it crazy that a lot of managers / bosses cannot see tha… more

I wondered how often people work overtime? I literally never work over, but I do always find myself working through lunch. Especially when I am in the office, its just so easy to get sucked in and sit… more

Asking for feedback after an interview . Why do so many places turn you down but give 0 feedback?
I have had quite a few places even ignore me after I have gone back saying thank you for your time etc … more

What kind of hobbies do you have? I’m looking for something relaxing but also fulfilling. Just want a new way to wind down from work every day.

When traveling to see family, do you take PTO for the entire time? Or do you prefer to mix in a few work-days when possible? I personally like to take longer visits to family and then work most of the… more

If your spouse received a job offer in another city/requiring a move, would you go with them? How would you determine whose job is more important?

Our company observes Juneteenth as a holiday, but I’ve noticed a lot of my friends’ companies. especially in finance and tech don’t. It’s surprising given how much talk there was a few years ago. Does… more

Does anyone's work do employee of the month?
My company does, and I personally love it. We all vote each month at the company meeting, and whoever wins gets a £50 One4All voucher! it's a nice l… more

My husband was just laid off, and I’m looking for advice on how to proceed, I’m so busy with my own job I don’t have much free time to be emotional support, but I can also see he’s hurting and don’t k… more

How do you approach a situation where a colleague’s cologne is a little too overpowering? I don’t want to come off as rude, but it’s genuinely hard to sit next to him for long periods in a meeting roo… more

My manager has a habit of piling work on me, and meanwhile, I’ll glance over and see her scrolling through news articles or handling personal errands at her desk. It honestly drives me a little crazy.… more

Are you happy with how your career is progressing? If you could start over, would you do anything differently? I’m in my mid 30s and feel stuck in middle management. It feels like moving up depends mo… more

I KEEP having my boss say to me "that's how we've always done it" as an excuse to never look at another way of doing things.
There have been multiple times I have come up with new ide… more

How do you get past a baby face? I look much younger than I actually am, and while I love it in my personal life, I feel like coworkers tend to talk down to me because of it. I’m not sure it’s intenti… more

Does anyone still have connections from back in college? I haven’t kept in touch with anyone, and sometimes I wonder how people’s careers are going. Maybe I need to get more active on LinkedIn.

What would you tell the incoming interns about finance life?

I’m thinking of applying to uni’s to study finance. However, I have recently been told that it’s actually more valuable to have skills and experience in the workplace and study through a company.
What… more

I had several deadlines today that I completely missed. It came to the point where I just had to close my laptop for the day with the hopes of doing better Monday.

I had an extended family member pass away unexpec… more

Have you ever had that one colleague who turns every quick check in into a full-blown saga? I've got someone at work who l genuinely like, but l've started to dread even the simplest question.… more

Are you someone who thrives under high pressure? I’m definitely not. I’ve tried, but high-stress situations usually leave me feeling more scattered than focused. I’ve found that I do my best work unde… more

Hi folks, I’m a bowl leader. This is a private bowl for folks in finance. Since we have so many members in this industry, what kinds of topics would you like to see in the bowl?

I’m open to ideas to … more

My partner is currently looking for a new job and is going through lots of interviews. Does anyone have any 'red flags' they wouldn't mind sharing that he should look out for?

How would you rate your personal finance skills? I think sometimes people think I have it all under control because I work in finance. But I feel like corporate finance is way different from personal.… more

Has anyone dealt with a boss who keeps changing their mind? Mine has been a bit of a flip-flopper lately. She’ll say one thing one day, then something totally different the next. It’s hard to make pro… more

Looking for some advice. I’m a CPA but I’ve spent the past 4-5 years doing CF/FDD roles at decently big shops. The past 2 years I’ve focused on transactions in energy and infrastructure. I really woul… more

I am experiencing a bit of a difficult situation at work and not sure what to do about it or if there is anything I can do.
My work is a wonderful place to work for most... but one of our colleagues ha… more

What’s the craziest reason you’ve ever seen someone get fired? At a previous job, a guy was let go for expense fraud. He had been charging his personal flights and hotel stays to clients for tens of t… more

Anyone else getting ghosted left right and centre lately?

Does anyone had advice on starting a new qualification?

I have finished Level 3 AAT, but want to now start ACCA. Would it be more beneficial to finish AAT and do Level 4 before starting ACCA, or could … more

Just for fun, does anyone have any fun stories about being a woman in finance?? Or even just in the workplace in general! :D

I sometimes feel like it is so easy to get down and think negatively, so I… more

My social media feed right now is full of crazy chickens, ducks, geese, etc. hatching the next generation in the most unimaginable locations: hay lofts, tree tops, etc.

Makes me happy I’m not a farmer - while re… more