I read an article this morning that stated that work-life balance isn't outstanding in the field of Fintech and I was wondering if everyone's experiences bare this out?

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Exactly. If your lucky you’ll get paid well but be ready to work 80-90 hr weeks because you are doing the job of 3-4 people or they just want things done right away and you have people coming at you left and right or micro managing boss. With this recession looming they using it as an excuse to cut corners like comp time arrangements, comp pay, mislabeling your job duties and consolidating teams because they don’t want to acknowledge that you need more people. Under valuing services provided to save a buck. Get ready to be a number instead of a human. No promotions, no raises sometimes too. Even bonuses are being cut.

Jesus christ, tell me how you really feel about it.

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