Have you ever felt like the only way to get ahead in finance is to mimic the men around you? I’ve been told to “speak up more,” “be less emotional,” and “focus on results, not relationships”—all code for “act more like a man.” I once got feedback that I was “too collaborative” and needed to “own the room” more, even though my team was consistently hitting targets. But what if the very things we’re told to tone down—empathy, listening, connection—are actually what make us effective? How do you stay authentic while still playing the game in a system that wasn’t built with you in mind?

Has anyone gone back to school for their MBA? Did help further your career?

Any copywriters out there looking for an agency or a partner?

Has anyone ever worked remotely outside of the country for an extended period of time? I have family outside of the country that I would really like to spend some time with without sacrificing my job. Any advice?

Finished my loop for a marketing role 2 weeks ago, and got an email the next day that they wanted to give me an offer. Had my initial call with recruiter to put the offer together. It was lower than I expected, and we ended that call positively as I needed some time to consider, and we agreed to follow up in a few days. It’s now been a week and both recruiters have been unresponsive. Did I just lose this offer bc I tried to negotiate a more equitable comp pack, or is it a slow process?

Curious what’s a fair salary in MA? Was just told that there is likely not going to be a chance for a raise during my upcoming performance review due to my salary already being “above average for the industry” based on my employer’s questionable research. I’ve been with the company 8.5 years & am the only one in my role, which they can’t operate without. I execute tasks from two investment advisors and two financial planners - they make the decisions of what should happen & I make it happen.

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Anyone at Deloitte Healthcare willing to refer?

Beginning to invest. Which is better? Merrill edge or fidelity ? Have a BofA bank account and an employer Fidelity account for RSUs. Also have a TRoweprice 401k account from past employer.

Super important topic - What RU wearing to your Christmas party. I’ve been seeing pics of guys in suits and women in gowns this year.

Hi Fishes,

Does mindtree accepts counter offer?? If yes how should I approach them and how many days before do I need to do it?

Anyone willing to help out on a job referral at Meta? There’s a dream role I’m sure i’d be a great fit for. Augmented Reality Creative on the Messenger team.

Comment DM below if you are willing to give a referral to your company. Just thought this would make a more centralized thread. P.S I am willing to give referrals as well.

Anyone know what merit based scholarship options HBS and Wharton have?

Thoughts on men wearing earrings in office/work environments?
I know it’s traditionally been viewed as “unprofessional”, but is this starting to phase out as firms become more progressive?

Hi All,

What is the pay range and designation paypal offered for 8 yoe in production support role?

Moving to Bay Area from NY, office in Sunnyvale. Good places to find apartments when you dont have a car and can walk down to places to eat, coffee etc. Any insights will be helpful. Thanks!