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None of this 401k shit. What material items or experiences are you going to blow your bonus on?
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Massage in Thailand, sauna in Macau, pinsaro in Tokyo, Amaterdam RLD, Czech private parties, and so on. I don’t make nearly enough for all of this, but hope keeps me going everyday.
I’ve had a massage in Thailand and it was like $20
He means flying to Thailand and back in one day just to get the massage.
Floor seats at Billy Joel MSG concert
Actually based
Want to blow 40k with friends in one savage Mykonos day. Wake up, Solymar until I'm blacked then a Scorpios table.
Taking the wife to a two week trip to Europe this summer.
Taking this guy’s wife on a 2 week European vacation
Just remember that the cheapest sexual adventures in foreign countries are often the most expensive. Be careful out there
Definitely would need to start medications to prevent possible exposure to HIV within like 3 days of the interaction which may be hard to get a hold of safely in a 3rd world country (majority of STDs/STIs are fairly treatable even if exposed honestly but having HIV sucks even with medical advancements largely due to the stigma). Sex tourism is not worth the risk unless it's somewhere where they have to get tested constantly and you happen to be desperate I guess?
imagine being so desperate that you literally risk getting HIV. you couldnt pay me to be that risky.
For those in S&T a cab ride home
Same goes for ER
I've been waiting for someone from ER to post their comp. Is it bad?
Are S&T bonuses really that slim?
It’s that S&T you don’t get cabs for working late (because you rarely work late)
Nah, but it is lower and future is less certain, so ironic that this post was coming from someone in S&T
Walking is faster at the time they get off work
As someone in S&T…
I approve of this joke lol. Not bad
I'm spending mine on diaquiris by the pool in 20 years. Would invite you over but you'll still be working.
Not hating on your choice, but there is a certain pleasure to spending quality time with friends and family while you can, instead of in 20 years. I lost a lot of friends and family in the past year, enjoy what time you got while you can, instead of when you're 45. Life is too short to not enjoy it while you can.
I'm thinking about getting a premium coffee machine like a Jura. Anyone have any recs?
idk about premium, but the Nespresso works so damn well at like 150$, can't beat it.
Pods absolutely suck imfho. There are different levels of espresso budgets, but there is a decent set up you could put together at each band. Away from that, a hand grinder and chemex would be so much better than a pod to make pour-over.
That being said, you may enjoy the convenience of pressing a button over the taste, which is fine so you can get back to grinding.
I've been doing some research on these and have come to like the Philips 4300. Don't have one myself yet but have heard good things
really like Jura. Making an espresso each morning is one of my small joys each day. Only thing is that it takes up a lot of counter space.
Breville Barista. Cannot recommend it enough. Spend 30 minutes tuning the grind settings, learn how to steam milk, and you'll never have to pay for coffee again
“You’ll never have to pay for coffee, except that you will want to always have fresh beans, experiment with different roasts and regions, and spend an unreasonable amount of money supporting small roasters” pls fix
Breville is def a great machine though. Go to rec for anyone who wants a quality simple setup and doesn’t mind overpaying a tiny bit to save the trouble of piecing together an ad hoc set up.
Agree with this, plus girls love espresso martinis these days
Have a pretty decent set up from deal hunting for well-spec’d lower brands, but my next upgrade will definitely be a manual La Pavoni. Not sure if I’d suggest it as a first machine, but it’s truly a work of art and you can get the Euro for ~1k. Biggest cost is that you’ll want to upgrade your apartment to have a spacious open kitchen layout so you can properly showcase the machine.
What's your opinion about kombucha machines?
I have a Gaggia classic & Eureka Mignon Specialita.
Total setup was ~$900 but I love it.. really can't beat having fresh espresso on tap anytime you want
I have a bialetti moccamaster and love it. Definitely not as fancy as a true espresso machine, but for $40 it does a surprisingly good job. If you don’t over grind the beans and follow James Hoffmann YouTube video on it, it makes really great espresso with good beans.
Bought a Jura ENA 8 with my bonus. Not worth it IMHO I should have stuck with good old Nespresso pods.
A Patek Philippe
which one?
I've got a 5711 and it's basically respect from others in watch form.
nice. one of my mates just bought one. He had to wait like 2 years on it.
How long did you have to wait to get it?
Pateks are awesome. They're incredibly accurate. Every time you look at it it tells you how rich you are.
am curious to know which one as well, also curious which watches you already have if a patek is on your list right now.
Started casually playing golf about 3-4 years ago and have been renting every time I played and wanted to wait till I cracked the 90's until I bought clubs. Did a fitting and ordered a custom set (like ~$2500), pumped to get out there with some consistent clubs
Love it! Great effort to get to ~18 without the consistency of clubs and I assume no ability to consistently play and practice.
Keep at it, but found for me it was very difficult to get beyond ~12 - 14 or so. The consistency, and when certain things click, you can hopefully see a big jump from hitting mid-90s to approaching low-80s on good days. Regardless, it's a lifelong skill and enjoyable to play in all situations (with friends, clients) if you can break 100.
Wow, huge respect for waiting so long! I'm too impulsive, bought clubs a month into starting :'). Having said that, I do think having your own clubs help a lot, even if it's mainly psychological -- standing over a shot with a club you trust gives you so much confidence. Your scores are going to plummet!
Good choice! That will 100% make a difference in your game. I'm a lifelong golfer and bought my first fitted set about 10 years ago and it significantly increased my joy of the game.
Good luck!
If I had to blow it on an object I don't really need at the moment, probably finally my first Rolex to the collection. Definitely interested in the GMT II Batgirl...so might get on a waitlist at least.
if I had to would buy courtside seats to lakers game
Definitely an enjoyable experience if you ever get to do it. Pretty crazy being able to be so close to the game when you are there
Wait until they have a better team. This team isn't worth watching from any seat.
Put a deposit down on a Bronco Badlands. Wait could be 8-24 months unfortunately. Other than that, vacations, updates on the house, and saving the rest.
My sister’s edition 1 got delivered last month. They are finally starting to come through.
How much over sticker?
That's a good question. They didn't officially add a dealer markup, or what would be something like "Market Adjustment" on the sticker.... BUT... they added additional options that they offer through their dealership (not through Ford) that I didn't ask for but would like. It moved the price up about 4k so I bent over and took it.
NFTs lol
I finally got my record player set up with some speakers and a receiver, so I’ve gone a bit crazy with vinyl purchases the past couple weeks. Also bought a couple tickets to see War on Drugs and Beach House, so mainly music related stuff it seems haha. Next on the list is a couch upgrade..have had a mediocre Overstock one since moving to Chicago, so want something I can just lay and veg out on, without the cushions shifting a whole lot. Leaning towards making a trip to a RH to feel some out.
Had a hookup for RH and got mine at a significant discount. I hate it. Love the shape, but the fabric didn't come out how I initially believed. The cushions don't hold their shape and I've had them replaced (for free), but need to do so again. It looks sloppy.
I'd look elsewhere unless you're planning to buy The Cloud, then full send. That thing is great if you can ever get up.
I'm a little closer to retirement that most of you so the bonus going into the 401k is an important part of my plan.
But, that also buys me peace-of-mind for the rest of the year because I can do fuck all with my money and I know that my retirement is taken care of. After all, the majority of us make a healthy salary, it's not like bonus is the only money coming in, right?
December tends to be a slow month in the office for me. I took a week-long trip to Hawaii this year and I loved it. I will be using my money to spend all of December in Hawaii this year. I'm going to take my dog, post up at a nice beachside hotel again, have my girlfriend join me for a part of the trip and just lay on the beach, drink and play golf for the whole month, guilt free.
Sounds great, and totally agree with the sentiments on the bonus. After being in this industry for a while, you realize the bonus doesn't massively change your lifestyle.
Mind if I ask your age?
I'm mid 40's. I'm aiming to retire at around 55. I won't retire with all the money in the world, but enough to play golf & drink wine every day for the rest of my life.
Bought a 718 GT4. Live in TX so driving is a way of life here. Not worried about the depreciation - these things hold value well.
Congrats man! I love the Caymans/GT4s even more than the 911s. They are so aesthetic. What color did you go with?
Thank you! Mine is Shark Blue. I love the look of the GT4’s too and it was a great way to start building a relationship with Porsche. They accepted my 992 GT3 order (no allocation) so I’m thinking maybe if I do finally get a call in a couple years, I’ll be able to trade up to one and have the funds to do so.
I’m assuming you bought CPO? You’d have an easier time finding a samsquanch than a new Cayman on the lot.
I actually got mine brand new at MSRP. Completely lucked into it. My local Porsche dealer doesn’t do markups on custom orders and the guy who originally ordered the car backed out. This car wasn’t even listed online and I happened to stroll in at the right time. Could not pass up the opportunity to get it
Awesome car, congrats! Would highly recommend PPF and ceramic coating (and ceramic tint since Texas) if you haven’t already. Great color choice too
Absolutely, had my detailer pick it up via trailer. PPFed and ceramic coated before ever hitting the road. Got an Exoshield for the windshield too since Houston is brutal with the rocks kicked up on the highways
Skis and crypto
Brand new tailored suits 80s style, some expensive Cuban cigars, and 3 kilos of blow, for my Tony Montana NFT Christmas card anno 2022. Did you get the link, mum?
Also thinking about getting a 458 or a 911, depending on the size. However, I think I might be smart and get something like a Model 3, and put the rest into my NFT...
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