Women in Finance

Considering a job offer that would require relocating to another city. Have any of you relocated for work? Was it a career booster or did it come with regrets?

Coming back from maternity leave has been more challenging than I expected. Balancing new motherhood and a demanding finance career feels overwhelming. Any tips from those who’ve been there?

After a grueling few months I'm feeling the toll of stress more than ever. I tried usual tactics like short breaks and mindfulness exercises, but they haven't been enough. How do you manage st… more

I've been aiming to boost my qualifications with a part-time MBA, but juggling a 50-hour workweek with evening classes is burning me out. Last semester, I managed only about 4 hours of study per w… more

Just had my annual review and was shocked when passed over for a promotion I was certain would be mine. Despite exceeding all my KPIs and receiving stellar project feedback, the opportunity was given … more

Just had a disheartening performance review where my boss labeled my work as "junior level," without prior feedback or examples to back it up. It's frustrating and confusing, as I've… more

To those working in HR - does anyone have any recommendations of good providers of (Anti)Sexual Harassment Awareness training for staff? Find it difficult to sift through the 100s of providers out the… more

This incident was posted on Linkedin setting boundaries and navigating deceitful request

I recently ran into an acquaintance from the dog park. Since my dog doesn’t play well with others, I was excited… more

Have you seen the gender pay gap in your workplace? What do you think we can do to fight it at this point? We have more information now than ever before, I think it's time we start putting it to use!
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My current boss created a hostage & toxic environment. Her behavior toward females vs males is completely different and I have witnessed it. Due to her behavior, I put in a two-week notice - it su… more

I have worked in accounting before and I have been in finance for past 5 years and I don't enjoy both any career change advice? TY

Looking for recommendations for an employment lawyer. Specifically regarding hostile work environments

Is anyone aware of networking events in NYC or where I’d be able to find them? Additionally, would love to set something up if any of you are interested!

I'm in my late 20s and am starting to think seriously about retirement planning. Given the power of compound interest, I know starting early is crucial. For those of you who began planning in your… more

My Husband always runs out of the house and tells me he is running away by leaving behind his phone watch wallet car keys everything. This happened once where he just ran away one night and i had a h… more

My manager put me on a development plan which is approved by HR. According to my manager I did not meet her expectations and putting me on development plan will determine how much I improved. I feel l… more

My manager put me on a development plan which is approved by HR. According to my manager I did not meet her expectations and putting me on development plan will determine how much I improved. I feel l… more

I have a question. I have been paying all the bills and not able to contact my husband at all for the last 9 months. I guess i have to file married filing separately. Can i file itemized returns and e… more

Tips on managing an extremely toxic workplace? In PE ops and am trying to make it to March to get my bonus but I am constantly receiving disrespectful and sometimes downright rude emails from the top … more

Today at work, during a strategy meeting, a senior colleague casually dismissed my proposal, suggesting it might be too complex for someone "at my level" to handle. This isn't the first … more

Anyone work for City National Bank, specifically in communications? I’m looking at a role and have a few questions about the bank.

I’m thinking about leaving my corporate finance job for a startup. It’s risky, but exciting! Has anyone else made a similar switch? What were your biggest challenges and rewards?

What do you guys do in your day to day at work and why do you like it? Could you please share without the fluffy language? Like I just read, write, look at excel all day, etc. Going through an existen… more

Anyone doing Finance based research work or patent work?

Has mentorship significantly boosted your career in finance? A colleague of mine leveraged her mentor’s insights from a formal mentoring program, and boosted her salary by 40% through strategic negoti… more

About dresscodes... In an industry where first impressions and professionalism are paramount, I’ve often felt pressured to don a certain style—typically more conservative—to be taken seriously. Rememb… more

I’m at a crossroads about pursuing an MBA to accelerate my finance career. After seeing colleagues advance, I’m curious if the investment pays off. One co-worker saw a 30% salary bump and landed a sen… more

Which is the Worst Company that you have ever worked with?

October is here, a great time to invest in your personal and professional growth. Here’s a list of 10 books that can help you level up at work and beyond. Let’s dive in. Also, Suggest us a book from your library… more

What’s your go-to move for impressing your Manager and scoring the extra year-end bonus?

Have you ever had a team member resign due to Return to Office?

Just returned from a finance conference and I’m pumped with new ideas and insights. What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned from a work conference?