We'd love your input! Working in the finance sector

Community_Scope

We’re exploring the barriers that disabled people face when it comes to employment, especially within the finance sector, where disabled people remain under-represented.

We’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts on the following:

• Have you ever considered a job or career in the finance sector?
• What barriers do you think you might face when looking for work in finance?
• What’s put you off, or encouraged you, to consider working in this sector?
• Would you be more likely to apply for a role if those barriers were removed?

Rachel_Scope

I've personally worked in finance and struggled with anxiety and depression at the time. I had always wanted to work in finance and was optimistic that this would be my new career.

Unfortunately, they did not understand mental health issues and were not accommodating at all. I was threatened with being sacked and made to feel incredibly uncomfortable. They took away small responsibilities from me over time and essentially pushed me out. I've never considered going into finance again due to my experiences, as it appears to be a very 'ableist' sector.

I may have been unlucky, and hopefully that's the case, as we should be able to work in whatever sector we wish.