Should I spend my tax refund on a nice watch?

Getting back around $3,000. Just looking for a nice conservative watch. Something ofifice friendly.

Black leather strap, silver face (or black face). Anything in the ~$1,000 range or so?

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kmzzDoesn't the tax refund just mean u got taxed more than you should have? Save it
Yes, but it's a genius way for tricking people they just got "free" money, when in actuality, they STILL have less than they should.

Let's just say the economy isn't complaining, and neither are people who are smart with their money. Except for the fact that they know they're getting fucked by Obama.

 
MomentaLaughIdk, I was a SA so im not really sure what to make of it.
SA = summer analyst?

Should you spend thousands of dollars on a watch to pretend that you're a hitter? Fuck no....

Good rule of thumb, this isn't an iron clad rule, but generally (and I mean pretty much universally), don't spend more than 1/5 of your pre-tax yearly income on stupid shit like a watch.

 

No. If you're a senior, the last thing you should be trying to do is drop dollar like that. You're leaving what you will soon realize are the four best years of your life. Go out with a bang. Make memories, you'll soon have more money but no time to spend it. Enjoy yourself. Go all out for spring break and get your tits wet. Get involved. Crush college with a vengeance, you won't get another shot. Worry about the watch when you have bonuses to throw around.

I am permanently behind on PMs, it's not personal.
 

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