Women in Finance

What’s the biggest raise you’ve ever received? For me, it was around 15%, which felt like a solid boost, not just financially but also as a sign that my work was valued. It definitely gave me extra mo… more

If anyone has results based work, how often do you go in to the office?
Our office is so varied but it works so well for everyone for different reasons. I tend to go in about twice a week but sometime… more

Anyone in the UK know anywhere good to study AAT Level 4 that’s not a college / going in person to study? I’d love to study remote and in my own time

What’s the best company perk you’ve ever had or secretly wish existed? I once worked somewhere that gave us an annual “work-from-anywhere” month, plus a little travel stipend to make it happen (a tota… more

Does everyone have the same mindset that teams / slack is not as important? By this I mean, if it is work that needs to be done etc then an email should be sent, and if its urgent a phone call. I pers… more

How often do you find yourself working outside of regular hours? I usually squeeze in a few hours on Sat and/or Sun. It’s mostly just to prep for the week ahead or try to get ahead on the never-ending… more

Any ladies in Private equity? I currently work in asset management but I want to pivot to private equity but I don't know how. I have experience in alternative investments, capital calls, subscrip… more

I think I’m experiencing imposter syndrome. No matter how successful I am, I constantly feel inadequate for my role. I feel like I keep making little mistakes that I should have learned past years ago… more

Why is it that loads of jobs currently are going back to office based working?! I feel so lucky to be at a job where they aren't bothered where I work. My partner was looking for work a few months… more

I am really struggling at the moment with my manager always wanting to speak to me for "5 minutes". It never is. it always ends up being about an hour long. I have absolutely zero idea thoug… more

Another one bites the dust. One of my favorite VPs just resigned from their position at our company, and I think I’m feeling actual grief. Any tips on how to manage when people you work well with move… more

Would you rather have a lower base salary with the chance to earn unlimited bonus or commissions if you hit certain KPIs, or a more stable income with little to no upside? Personally, I’ll take the st… more

Sorry, just need to vent... I’ve been looking for a new role for awhile and I just did an IB case study (comprehensive financial model and presentation) to which my interviewers said was “well done” a… more

Does anyone’s office provide lunch? My company doesn’t, but I’ve always been curious if having meals provided actually helps people stay more focused or productive during the day. For those of you who… more

Hi everyone! I’m trying to pivot to real estate development from an adjacent role. If anyone here works in the field and is willing to review my resume I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Is it just me, or do Monday morning meetings always seem to kick off with weekend small talk? Some weekends I barely leave the couch, so I end up scrambling for something to say. I get why we do it (i… more

Any Jewish women in this group? If so, how have you felt at work for the last 1.5 years?

Anyone in the UK? How do your pension contributions work? My employer contributes 9% and then I don’t have to contribute so I’m thinking not to but not sure if that’s the right choice?

I have been living and working in London for almost 3 yrs. I work in a decent job that is a stepping stone for what I’d like to do, but I feel like my growth at the company has been stifled by the poo… more

For moms - do you have your maternity leaves listed on your CV? It’s a really hard one because I don’t want it to take away from the rest of my experience but I also feel like my CV shows time in role… more

If you could do your current job from anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’ve always had a soft spot for the idea of working in London. There’s just something about the energy of the city, the… more

Office culture isn't pizza on Fridays.
As LOVELY as that is, it should be about how conflict is dealt with, how people are treated on their bad days etc. I feel like soo many companies say they hav… more

Does anyone else find that you come back from holidays / travel actually more focused?
I know a lot of people say its hard to get back in to the swing of it and they want to continue the time off, but… more

How on earth do parents manage to work enough to push their career AND spend enough time with their kids?! I just cannot work out how I can do both and feel like I must be missing something

Does your company do anything special when you hit a work anniversary milestone? I’ve heard of companies giving you a choice of gifts from a catalog at 5 or 10 years, or handing out things like plaque… more

Okay, this may be more of a personal issue. My partner and I know that we do not want kids at all. It's just not something I see myself wanting ever.
But I have people constantly telling me "o… more

Has anyone successfully managed to negotiate switching an offer from one office location to another? I am interviewing for a role in Toronto and want to see if I can join the NYC team instead (they do… more

Meetings about meetings.
We had one last week that could’ve been a 3 line email. Why is this still happening? It feels like such a waste of time! Then making my working day feel more stressful to get a… more

I came across a poll about side hustles the other day, and it really got me thinking - do any of you have a side hustle? I’ve been toying with the idea of finding a legit way to earn a little extra du… more

Any fellow breadwinners here leave their scarcity mindset partners and NOT regret it?! No more 50/50, no more “$500 per night on a hotel room?!” no more “let’s not get oysters, they’re expensive” Gooo… more

Are you currently in your dream job or close? I kind of just fell into my career. I always wanted to be a teacher, but family encouraged me to pursue business for the money. I don’t necessarily regret… more

What’s the longest you’ve ever stayed at one job? I was chatting with some coworkers recently and was surprised how many have been with our company for 15+ and even 20+ years. My longest is just over … more

Why is it so hard to just say “I don’t know”?

In a meeting recently, someone guessed instead of admitting uncertainty. It cost us two days of work.

Owning what you don’t know isn’t a weakness. It’s how you build tr… more

For those of you in the US, is it just me, or does Memorial Day feel weird sometimes? Like, we say it’s to honor the fallen, but most of us are grilling BBQ and shopping sales. Not judging as I’ve don… more

More of a personal point, but I am 31, single and have been living in London for 2.5 years. I’m feeling a little stuck professionally and having trouble finding something new, and no luck finding a pa… more

What’s your opinion on early release on Fridays in the summer? My team has this option, starting in June as long as you have everything important completed for the week. I don’t think I’ll get to take… more

How does everyone feel about pets / dogs being in the office?
I personally love it, but I know a few people that don’t love it but will never say anything in fear of upsetting the owner.

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but for anyone that receives 1-1’s at work, do you feel that they are always necessary?
I’m at the point in my career where I’m really happy where I am and not keen to prog… more

Is there any benefit to purchasing PTO days? For example, my work will do charity auctions, and PTO days are auctioned off. Most of the time, the days go for more than I would typically make working t… more

What is your goal retirement age? I’ve noticed this number can look completely different for women versus men. For example, I would love to be done working by age 40, but that might happen a lot soone… more