What are you spending your bonus $$ on???
With IB bonuses getting paid out soon, and assuming you don't work at Barclays, what are some things you guys have been looking to spend the extra cash on?
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Buying the dip. Putting all into index funds.
Usually buy myself something nice, but nothing crazy (last year I got a new Mac computer and a gun). And then put the rest into investments. I’m in ER so my bonus is obv much less but don’t think I’d change much even if my bonus was double
Well that escalated quickly
Buying a watch and investing the rest assuming decent numbers
New or secondhand?
Any good watches for ~10k?
Tons, depends on whether you are looking for a dress watch, sport watch, something that is suitable for all occasions. Then you also have to decide on what size you are comfortable with (38mm? 42mm?) and actually try them on as similar sized watches will look different on the wrist depending on the bezel and lugs (some larger watches with more curved lugs will fit better on smaller wrists than you would think based on size alone)
The usual classics:
Omega Speedmaster
Rolex GMT (probably won’t be able to find on at msrp)
IWC portofino or Portugieser
JLC Polaris (although some people are negative about the movement size on this watch)
Some cartiers too (especially if looking for something dressier, although I’m not a huge fan)
Some more unique options
H Moser Cie Pioneer
Arnold & Son 8 day (but get second hand as they depreciate a fair bit)
Parmigiani Tonda GT (a bit higher than your price but one of the best values out there)
Also a few Zeniths that would work (defy, etc)
Handgun (Sig Sauer), sport watch (Tag Aquaracer green dial), custom suit (old groomsmen suits have had a good run)
Why the aquaracer? Considering getting that or a seamaster
Where are you located where you’d get a gun? Houston office or something?
That should be pretty obvious. I used my bonus to buy a sweet new rifle. Need optics and accessories too which can cost more than the gun itself
why not a glock
Pair of socks if ur at Barclays
how much are they paying?
Enough for a pair of socks.
Thinking a large happy meal (Currently AN1 at Citi)
citi bonuses as bad as barclays?
What was range
Numbers aren't out yet for us but given the track record likely will be in line with Barcap...
After Taxes, Paying down a good chunk of my car and then saving the rest. (maybe a new bike, but we will see)
What car bro?
Toyota Tacoma - 2022 - Love it
Paying down student debt #1, thinking about getting a car so I can leave the city on the weekends when I’m free as I’m having more time for myself after 2 years.
Paying down student debt (assuming federal) would be the dumbest thing you could possibly do. Literally even blowing it on a dumb rolex is a better idea than flushing it down into the biggest bubble of this country. It's going to either get inflated away or have a chunk forgiven. Don't come crying back being salty if/when it happens
Your student debt is literally tied to your life. Can’t even be forgiven in bankruptcy. Rather not have that overhang. You’re also smart enough to know that interest compounds and lowering principal is the best way to negate that. In todays market, it’s one of the most hassle ways to “earn” 5%.
Surprised this got MS'd so heavily but you're right on the money here. Only fools would pay back government debt quickly with inflation and the possibility of forgiveness. If you have way more than enough money, I understand just settling the debt for peace of mind. But having it as a first priority for any extra money seems dumb to me
Lol you got shit on but were absolutely right in hindsight
I work at Barclays and took a group of MDs to dinner, paid for their meals, and then told them I quit. My bonus was what I made in accounting, about $1,500.
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can't be IB
ECM
lmao you serious rn?
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Think it's naïve to think others won't be on par or lower vs. Barclays. They just happened to be the first to report.
can't get much lower than Barclays without giving out zero bonuses...
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how much is Barclays paying?
Check the analyst bonus thread, it’s not much
Some better quality pillows and saving the rest
Pun intended?
Trip to Europe and some new clothes, then saving the rest
Dyson vacuum
Dyson hair dryer
Iii
Y’all are getting bonuses this year?
New suit, new clothes, a watch (not an expensive one) and a new phone. Saving/investing the rest.
omega seamaster 300 hertiage blue
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