Banker boyfriend - what to get for XMAS PRESENT
It's Christmas time and I have no idea what to get for my banker boyfriend! I am also in the industry but it also trumps me when choosing a gift for him. He's still an analyst and his firm is lax on wearing ties.. shoes are hard to buy.. any suggestions?
How to Choose Gifts for Bankers?
When you’re buying a gift for your significant other, it shouldn’t matter what industry he or she is in. It’s usually always better to go with something they want or would enjoy, rather than something they need for work. It’s important to keep in mind that bankers and other finance professionals probably make enough money to buy everything they need. Here are some suggestions from the WSO community:
- Luxury watch (IWC, Omega, Rolex)
- Do something nice for him
- Good booze
- Nice tie (Hermes, Ferragamo)
- Photo album of pictures of the two of you (if he’s the sentimental type)
- Concert tickets
- Tickets to a comedy show
- Repeating your first date
- Day trip/getaway to a new city
- Rent a really nice hotel room
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Messenger bag? Coat? Or yea, a BJ's membership.
on the west coast.. peacoat/scarf/gloves are not necessary..
Your signature seems like an appropriate course of action.
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How did this post not get more love? I am out of bananas, but this was subtle comedy done right...
iPad like stuff?
the fact that he's a banker shouldn't have a damn thing to do with what to get him. He's your f'ing boyfriend for christ's sake...if you get him something for work then you're obviously a lame banker chick
Does he have a luxury watch? If not, IWC sounds like a good gift.
You sound like my boyfriend. lmfao. are you?
Sorry, I don't date banking chicks.
Do something nice for him. Emphasizing do.
Pictures would likely be well received - though not the kind you would frame. Or display in a public area. Film is also a sure hit.
Thank you - that's a really good idea.
My girlfriend asked me this question. I'm not even sure how to respond. I just say "I'd like to do something fun with you. I really don't want more stuff." I hope she interprets that the right way, and not "Let's go to a wine tasting!"
I don't know if she gets it, but I totally get it. haha. subtle.
Good booze
Second that
Hermes, Ferragamo, Canali, ESPN, Apple, Johnny Walker, Macallan, Vineyard Vines, IWC, Omega, Polo, BMW, Audi...
are you taking notes?
rip him a new asshole
A little 50 shades of grey action, but you should be doing that anyway. If u r, 3 way
"Well I, uh, I'm not sure how you pronounce it or anything, but I, uh, I believe it's Ménage à Trois?"
It can't be done.
"DO YOU EVER GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND THANK GOD THAT YOU KNOW ME, AND HAVE ACCESS TO MY DEMENTIA?!"
Ferragamo leather loafers, Louis Vuitton glasses, Hermes belt, Gucci wallet, a couple's ring from Tiffany's, or Armani navy suit. A true man should roll with some class and style.
I hold on to the belief that you either don't do a gift at all, or go all out. To me, there is nothing more annoying than receiving a "gift" of $30 giftcard to Starbucks.
Whatever you do, don't just buy him something. The benefit of being in finance is that you have enough money to simply purchase anything you want. It is likely that he already owns everything that he needs and most of the things that he wants (certainly everything that he wants in the price range you're likely thinking). That knocks purchasable gifts out of the picture.
You know better than anyone here what he'll like best. Is he the emotional type that would enjoy a photo album of the two of you? Maybe he is into concerts and you can get tickets to an upcoming show. How about a night out at a comedy club where you guys can listen to raunchy jokes, get drunk, and then get at it after? I know it isn't your anniversary, but what about repeating your first date together? The options are endless.
This. The problem with shows is that if you are busy when they are announced, even if you are free by the time they happen you probably didn't get tickets and won't scalp them unless other people are going. Borrow his phone, load up songkick, see what it recommends and then give it back (or get your google on).
Comp has it right, as usual. Either buy him something he really wants, or possibly needs, or you give him something that he will appreciate and remember. Since you are asking, the 'wants' or 'needs' are probably unknown, so you will have to go for the latter.
If you really like the guy, find something unusual and unique to give him. Whether that turns out to be the naked photos somebody suggested or a day trip to a random city to eat at a steakhouse he's never been to, just make it memorable.
Regards
Both raise good points. If you can't find one of the above good another one that was mentioned is a nicely loaded starbucks card.
Nothing says I love you like. (que the lexus commercial music) telling him your pregnant with twins and aren't 100% sure if he's the father to be. After waiting an hour or two let him know you are kidding. Once you drop that on him you can get away with giving him a gum ball and he will feel like a million bucks.
Rolex Sub, from the year he was born or graduated college or he started work
Trip - Weekend getaway
I think someone mentioned a BJ's membership
Jaeger le Coultre Reverso
Some of my favorite gifts (im a sucker for cliches, and parentheses):
rent a really nice (read: not a hilton) hotel room for a night/weekend; you know what to do next.
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