What would you spend your bonus on if you weren’t saving/investing it?

I’ve been grinding and cannot wait to find out what my bonus is going to be next week. I’m going to save/invest +90% of it, but hypothetically if I didn’t, it’s fun to think about what I’d purchase:

65-inch 4K TV with the new Xbox
A tesla cuz Elon Musk is the fucking man (even though I already have a shitty Volkswagen)
A long vacation to Europe/Middle East/Asia (post-covid)
Spoil my parents and sister with Christmas gifts (actually doing this)
A nice new watch
New clothes and shoes (work/casual)
Move into a nicer apartment

497 WSO Academy Private Equity Session Reviews: 4.82/5

Class of '23 Oct 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Private Equity Short Resume Review / Recap

“Very good planning prior to the meeting and effective notes that allowed the session to go quickly and effectively. We covered a lot of topics on the resume and I recieved a good amount of notes that I can correct my resume in order to make it more specific for the PE companies I will work with. Was very helpful in the way of bringing out niche skills I have in order to maximise my chances at differentiating myself from more typical IB candidates. Also provided good insights on the MBA process, what is valuable and the WHY side of P.E. which I will go into depth with in my WHY statements that I am going to do. ”

Class of '27 Sep 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Private Equity Mock Interview

“Andre was amazing to work with. He brought real energy and clarity to every conversation, explained complex ideas simply, and always made time to help. His attention to detail and calm under pressure lifted the whole team, and his feedback was honest, specific and genuinely useful. Beyond the work, he was approachable, generous with his knowledge and made everyone around him better. Every session with him felt insightful and inspiring. I'd love to work with Andre again and would recommend him without hesitation. ”

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