Buying Nice Cars as An Analyst
What are your thoughts on an analysts purchasing expensive cars? I have a friend who's a first year analyst that just got a Porsche Cayman GTS and it is actually incredible. The monthly payments are a lot, but pretty manageable on an analyst salary. Was this a dumb thing to do? How does this look to superiors and other people in the workplace?
Who cares how it looks? If you’re into cars definitely go for it. You already work like a slave for a bank, no need to let them dictate what kind of car you drive. Maybe you should ask your MD what kind of panties he would prefer you to wear also
God dammit, Pondy's the coolest!
Save the money up.
Step 1: open up ecommerce biz Step 2: lease cars Step 3: deduct on tax returns Step 4: invest the Porsche money
Dude, you can get more girls with a $5,000 watch than you can with a $150,000 car. Think about it. You're at a bar. That car is sitting out in the parking lot. Nobody knows you have it unless you are talking about it, and at that point, you seem like an arrogant ass. You go the same speed as everyone else in traffic, and are paying enormous insurance premiums each month. Then, think of the watch. It's a LOT cheaper. Most girls will recognize the brand in a bar. It's with you at all times, giving you a huge confidence boost that everyone can see. You don't have to announce it, and you can use the money you save to buy a nicer house, clothes, and experiences. It's all about perspective, man. That's how I see it. Maybe your friend likes the fact that many bystanders check his car out.
Lmao my man always bringing up getting girls. Did you consider, that maybe, he got the car because...he enjoys it and isn't using it as a vehicle (pun intended) to get girls?
ITT: Analysts and students saying, "Go for it" ; Associates and up urging caution
paging IlliniProgrammer Rusty Honda
It's your money, do with it what you please.
I'm a car guy myself and when I could afford it, I went out and got the sports cars I wanted. Not for girls, not for attention (though those both are inherently part of exotic car ownership) but because I love cars.
Yes, you may sit in traffic next to the guy in the Rav-4, when you are in traffic, but you're siting on fine, hand-stitched nappa leather while they're farting on vinyl.
Most importantly, don't let college students with a lot of time to post on forums tell you what to do with your well-earned income...
Also, there are a ton of things you can do in and around/on a car with a woman/women that you can't do with a watch.
Buy both, cover all your bases...