How is it like to work in finance? I'm looking to change my career path to finance because it interests me. Any anons here who work in finance? And no, I don't mean at the reception or whatever.
Thank you

>>33267212 (OP)
It sucks but you make a lot of money. Boring, long hours, irregular schedule, stressful.

>>33267212 (OP)
Not in finance but friends with people from school who do it. Seems like most of the job is just telling people ‘no’ when they ask for money. That and finding out the stupid shit people spend money on. End of year and end of month is crunch time, which can make for long hours.

>>33267220
Long hours? Fuck, I just want to work my time and the leave
>>33267268
>Seems like most of the job is just telling people ‘no’ when they ask for money. That and finding out the stupid shit people spend money on.
Kek, that doesn't sound so bad. Except for the crunch time thing. I can't be bothered to give it my all for some company or whatever

>>33267212 (OP)
Avoid anything with business/finance, AI will replace it in a few years, even if it doesn't only the best of the best of finance people will land a job as there is only so many companies in existance. If you want a good career, choose STEM. In engineering, they also offer you business administration and accounting courses, so you can found your own company (at least it's like that in Germany), so you have the basics of finance from the get-go.

>>33268391
Yeah, AI’s shaking up finance, sure. But it’s not just finance, every damn field is getting hit. Engineers, coders, analysts... if you’re not sharp, you’re done for.
And the “only so many companies” thing? That’s some weak-ass thinking. Companies pop up and die every day worldwide. Plenty of opportunities if you’re not a lazy drone.
Bottom line: no career is safe. Get skilled or get replaced.

Finance is a very broad term. What kind of work are you interested in exactly?

t. Finance worker

>>33272347
I don't really know, I'm a complete layman. Not interested in consultation work though.
Maybe in the payroll department? What do you suggest? Or what other departments are there? Thank you

>>33272477
Sounds like you want accounting. For that you need to study it then get a qualification. Accounting is probably safe from AI for now.

>>33272565
Oh wow, I thought accounting would be the most in danger, since it's a job an autistic person can do aka an AI could replicate that work too.
How is work as an accountant like? Boring or something?

>>33267212 (OP)
>I think I need enough power
>to rule the world
>Working in Finance
fucking lmao

>>33272630
Well, it depends on the position of course, ans it gives considerably more power than working some dead-end manual labor job, for example

Is accounting a cool job?

Bumpp

>>33267220
Depends on which company. I was in finance, but banks were our clients, as we were a middleman, and we operated on standard bank hours.

It was pretty stressful because banks are always racing to the bottom on costs, and will always threaten to reduce their business to you, using their name as clout.

AI is shaking up all industries, including finance, but there is importance in B2B communication. If you are social, you will not be as threatened by AI like engineers or analysts.

>>33277109
Based take. Thank you

>>33277109
>I was in finance
What made you want to stop?

Bump

>>33277109
>If you are social, you will not be as threatened by AI like engineers or analysts.

That will help avoid that issue, but the two groups you listed may not always be primary victims of technological substitution.

Generally, if you want to avoid substitution by tech then make sure you aren't working a "routine" or easily codifiable job. These have defined tasks, are repetitive, and don't require adaptability.

At the moment, and possibly foreseeable future, technology has trouble replacing these.

How much can I expect to earn in finance?

>>33267212 (OP)
My mother worked in financial management for over 40 years at one of the Big Fours. If you're not extroverted at all, don't do finance.

>>33281225
It really depends on what you do and where you do it. Where in the world are you even located?

>>33281286
Wait, really? What about the backoffice jobs like accounting?
>>33281305
I'm in Switzerland

>>33281338
>Wait, really? What about the backoffice jobs like accounting?
I don't know anything about accounting. Or Switzerland.

>>33281371
Okay, but it's probably the same in America, right?

>>33281399
idk lol

>>33281538
Okay lmao
Thanks for the help still

>>33267212 (OP)
Remember that you can't just step into most finance roles. Advisor? Pass CFP. Analyst? Pass CFA. Accountant? Pass CPA. Actuary? Pass a hundred different tests. If you can't pass tests, your career options are limited.
I'm pretty sure that if you want to do IB, you need an Ivy League degree, so don't go in expecting to become Leonardo DiCaprio.
What do you like about Finance, Anon? Personal or corporate? Do you like math, or hate it?

>>33281969
It's just that I really have no clue about accounting, I wasn't exposed to that world. Also what this anon said is very true. >>33282696

I went to a business and finance charter high school and was born into the world of finance. If you aren't academically gifted, you're not going to do well in this field. At all.

Have you ever considered real estate?

>>33282696
>What do you like about Finance, Anon?
I like the glamour and security it gives. And also I just like the idea of working with money
>Personal or corporate?
Both, I guess
>Do you like math, or hate it?
Hmm, neutral. I'm good at math, but it's not my passion

>>33282696
Also, what tests are you referring to? Do you mean degrees?
>>33283189
Hmm, I am academically gifted, and yes I've also considered real-estate. Sounds exciting too. Do I have to get a bunch of degrees for all that?

>>33285727
In the US, you don't need a degree to practice real estate. It's easy as fuck too.

>>33285780
Oh wow! Here in Switzerland, every fucking job needs some kind of degree or certification or something. It fucking sucks. I think it's because either competition is so high

>>33285862
*-either-

>>33285862
Then come here lol

>>33267310
You have a dogshit loser attitude. You wouldn’t last a week.

>>33287254
Well sorry for not wanting to slave away for some company I don't care about

Bump

Thanks guys

>>33287254
>Refuses to sell out his youth and time for a shit deal
>This is somehow a dogshit loser attitude

The real dogshit loser attitude resides in the
corporate shills we found along the way.

>>33294531
Based

Anyone else working in finance?