Women in Finance

Is your manager a man or a woman? Do you think that has an impact on your success at work?

I personally don’t know if there’s a difference. Oddly enough, I’ve only ever had female managers- a boomer, g… more

For those that work from home, how do you split up your day / create the line of personal time and work time? Personally I have a separate office to the rest of my house, so only ever come in here to … more

Anyone doing anything fun this weekend?? Need some inspiration for how to spend my weekend 🤣

Are you more of a morning person or a night owl? I’ve never been great in the mornings, but most of my team (and my boss) are. By the time I log on, my inbox is already full of emails, and I feel like… more

For those of you who don’t have a separate office, do you use a privacy screen on your monitor? I keep feeling a little awkward that anyone walking by my cube can see what’s on my screen, even though … more

How does everyone genuinely feel about AI? Not gonna lie, I think it’s great for softwares and making them more efficient, however I hate that everyone can access it. I feel like it’s going to start m… more

Does your company do any fun events during the summer? We just had a food truck day at work. It had everything from tacos to sushi to a sundae bar. I wouldn’t say the food itself is the best I’ve ever… more

Any tips on how to look for jobs but not have your CV be sent across? My boyfriend is potentially going to be made redundant soon, so I am looking on his behalf, but I don't want agencies calling … more

Someone recently made a comment that women in senior leadership are there because they basically act like men. I thought it was interesting… is that how we end up having to act in order to have them a… more

I came across a Bloomberg article that said over half of Fortune 100 companies are now fully back in the office for the first time since COVID. It got me thinking what’s your work setup like these day… more

HELP! I had a final round Super Day last Monday at a UHNW firm. It went really well and all signs were pointing towards hiring me. They told me I would hear" either way by beginning of next week or even by t… more

So I am the only girl in my office usually, as a lot of people work from home. However, I am quite young compared to the other women that are here, so I don't have a lot in common with them (usual… more

How are household chores split at your house? I’m finding myself taking on the brunt of cleaning even though both my husband and I work. Not sure how to find a balance but feeling extremely frustrated… more

Aside from rent or mortgage, what’s the one monthly expense that always sneaks up on you? I recently took a hard look at my spending and was honestly shocked at how much I’ve been dropping on eating o… more

Does anyone constantly look at potential new jobs? Although I never apply, I’m always wondering what it’s like on the other side!

I’ve recently begun feeling a little bored with my day to day work, and I’ve realized that it’s because I’m experiencing fewer opportunities to be creative and learn new things. How do you get out of … more

Not so work related, but has anyone been to Vietnam?? I’m going next year and would love recommendations of internal flight companies, locations etc! We definitely want to do the Ha Giang Loop!

How do you manage working in finance vs personal life? I feel I never have time to do anything else, I am drained.

Does anyone have any positive stories about recruiters? The ones I have used have always been useless and always suggested roles that aren’t suited to me. Would love to know if this is a shared experi… more

I just received an annual raise, and it was only 2%, but My work load has more than doubled in the last year. Although I’m trying to be grateful for anything, I feel like I deserved more. I clammed up… more

I need to vent for a sec. I had 3 huge projects due this week. late Tuesday, an adjacent team asked me to run a report by Friday. I replied that I couldn’t get to it until next week. They said, “That … more

How do you add value in meetings when you’re not the decision maker? Sometimes I feel like I’m just there to observe, but I want to contribute more meaningfully.

I was chatting with a friend about how fast finance is evolving, and it got me thinking what’s one sector in finance you think might disappear in the next 5–10 years? Could be due to tech, regulation,… more

I’m heading to Europe in September, and I’m considering booking an Airbnb since hotel options are pretty limited in some of the places I’m visiting. I’ve had a mix of experiences with Airbnb in the pa… more

Our company is shifting from traditional PTO to a flex/unlimited PTO policy, and I’ve been hearing mixed reviews - some people love the flexibility, while others are worried it might actually make it … more

Have you seen any example of horizontal / flat organisation where it does work?

Has anyone just upped and relocated to a different country? Where did you go and how did you find it? I’m so tempted.

Im on short term disability leave and its coming to an end. The employer has offered for me to go on "Disability Retiree" status. I would no longer be employed and would get benefits at a re… more

I recently splurged on an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, and honestly, it’s made such a difference, my wrists and shoulders are thanking me! It felt like one of those grown-up purchases that was actual… more

What's everyone's favourite thing to do to wind down after work / on weekends? Personally I love going to the gym and then doing some crafts / reading a book.

When you are in your town halls and you see your senior leadership talk about how they are winning this or that award for being a top female in finance or female in your city, etc.

How does that make … more

How do you navigate friendships at work? I really like the people I work with, but I’m never sure how close is too close. I want to build real connections without blurring lines. Would love to hear ho… more

Hi ladies, what are you wearing to job interviews these days? Blazers/suits or blouses? I’m on the hunt for a new role and hoping to land some interviews, but admittedly it’s been about 2 years since … more

I’ve been wondering do you think age really matters when it comes to getting promoted? Sometimes it feels like being younger means you get passed over, even if you’re ready. But other times, older fol… more

What's the best piece of advice people have been given when being a woman in finance / in finance in general?

What inspired everyone to start working in finance? I feel like a lot of the time people end up in this role without it being the plan. So would love to hear about people that have aspired to work in … more

Does anyone else feel like they get overlooked for roles because of being female? I feel like finance is such a male dominated field that if it were between 2 it would usually go to a man?!

Turning 66 in two weeks and still in@banking. Feeling good and content.

Weekend dreams: If time and expenses weren’t an issue, what would you like to accomplish by Labor Day outside of work?