[geko29]

Originally Posted by Purekoryo

A few years ago I openly told my then boss that I bought a Porsche and he was more excited than I was about the purchase.

He was also the most confident and humble leader I've ever had.

Not nearly to the same scale, but my boss is a bit of an audiophile, so when I told him I had pre-ordered an insanely-expensive (IMO) limited-edition headphone amp, he was super geeked about it, and still asks me on occasion how great it sounds. He gave me shit the other day because I had been back from vacation for a few days and hadn't found time to use it yet.

He's an all-around great dude, and that's what a boss SHOULD be (and how I try to be). Somebody who celebrates when you succeed, and helps you figure out how to do better when things don't go well.

[MassComp]

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I changed my oil every 5 to 7k and jump on issues right away if possible. I drive my cars not dog them. Say what you want, BMW is the only brand I've driven for over 20 years and they have their faults as other brand do to but I know what I have and enjoy them.

Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don't, right!

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

pshhhhh

I call your plebeian Bugatti and raise you $50 million

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Originally Posted by MassComp

Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don't, right!

True statement.

[G80indy]

Originally Posted by geko29

Not nearly to the same scale, but my boss is a bit of an audiophile, so when I told him I had pre-ordered an insanely-expensive (IMO) limited-edition headphone amp, he was super geeked about it, and still asks me on occasion how great it sounds. He gave me shit the other day because I had been back from vacation for a few days and hadn't found time to use it yet.

He's an all-around great dude, and that's what a boss SHOULD be (and how I try to be). Somebody who celebrates when you succeed, and helps you figure out how to do better when things don't go well.

Nice
I'm in the business

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Was having a casual chat with my co-workers before a meeting. One of them who owns a nice VW SUV mentioned her car being in the shop for issues. Conversation turned to the subject of brands and their reliability then to everyone asking each other what kind of car they own. When the question came to me I just said "BMW", no mention of what model. The four other people immediately did the...."Ohhh...look out...I guess you make a ton of money...my bad...Mr. BMW (this included my boss)."

I just really hate this. I'm not rich.....very fortunate compared to others and, yes, able to comfortably afford my M3. But the perception by others.... I guess it is just in my head and I am sure it was harmless..but still. haha.

How much do those tires cost anyway

Let me hold your car I be right back

[Likeanowl]

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

I would take this to HR at your company.

And if they don't address this, find another job.

That company may not be worth your time and energy.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

Boss is an asshole. A raise has nothing to do with need. Its all about your value to the company. If you are a producer you are deserving of a raise.

Would not plan on a long term career with this company.

[KANdaddy]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

That is Uber f***ed up. As other's said, find a new job, file a complaint with HR.

[MassComp]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Boss is an asshole. A raise has nothing to do with need. Its all about your value to the company. If you are a producer you are deserving of a raise.

Would not plan on a long term career with this company.

Agreed.

In my experience, not given at least a yearly raise can only mean two things:

1) the company is doing poorly and/or not meeting their quotas.

2) they don't think you are a valued employee....which means its time to look elsewhere.

[FoxberryJam]

Originally Posted by Former-Mopar

Wife loves vacations. I love cars. We make it work.

My exact situation - just add "major home improvement projects" in addition to "vacations" 🤣

[MassComp]

Originally Posted by FoxberryJam

My exact situation - just add "major home improvement projects" in addition to "vacations" ��

Add jewelry too! Wife LOVES jewelry....

I hear you on the home improvement front....just had our driveway completely redone. Been parking on the street for weeks because it's been so hot out lately.

[cj0817]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

move on buddy. Working for people with that kind of mentality isn't worth it.

[Likeanowl]

Originally Posted by cj0817

move on buddy. Working for people with that kind of mentality isn't worth it.

Sadly I’ve been here for 10 years… don’t think I’ll be leaving anytime soon.

[BugKiller]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Boss is an asshole. A raise has nothing to do with need. Its all about your value to the company. If you are a producer you are deserving of a raise.

Would not plan on a long term career with this company.

Ditto. In 2002 (the Dot.com bust) I was a junior partner in the Silicon Valley office of a (then) large law firm. The firm announced that there would be no bonuses that year due to the "current economic realities." A senior partner who occasionally mentored me said "sit here" (in a chair outside the managing partner's office) while he went in and left the door slightly ajar. The gist of the conversation I overheard started with "I brought in $8 million in business last year and I did not get a new Porsche last year." Guess who had a new Porsche 6 weeks later.

[Alarmin]

Everyone in my office loves the car and raves about how cool it is every time it pulls up. Granted I work from home and my coworker is my dog… but that's neither here nor there.

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by Alarmin

Everyone in my office loves the car and raves about how cool it is every time it pulls up. Granted I work from home and my coworker is my dog… but that's neither here nor there.

I mean let's keep it real…

The car is pretty damn impressive.

If you're not a car enthusiast and you gotta explain what an M3 is and the price, most will be impressed.

Even if you have a $100K F150 Lariat Lightning an M3 is impressive

500+ HP

180 MPH+

0 to 60 3.6

Stops on a dime split in two and corners on rails

[asmaticc]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

Sadly I've been here for 10 years… don't think I'll be leaving anytime soon.

On the contrary, I think that means it's the perfect time to leave

[Nate.G82]

Originally Posted by akkando

Semi related to people judging the cost of other's cars. Often I think about possible future expensive car purchases (Porsche) and if that money couldn't do more good someplace else in the world. How many lives could be saved if I gave the money to a good charity instead of upgrading a cool car to an even cooler car? At what point is the cost of the car absurd relative to the amount of good that could be done with the money if used to help people?

I think about that some times too. Just smaller scale. Some of my friends have been or currently are dealing with personal finance issues, and I look at the car and think "I could've helped instead of getting this car". But I also remember that we are not directly responsible for the happiness or condition of other people. Unless we brought them into this world!

I get what you're saying though. No matter what, money spent on things could've went to helping people. No one (well except for the obscenely wealthy) has enough money to take care of everyone in the world, so there is no need to place that mental burden on yourself when you get something you worked to have. Even if all of us on this forum combined our incomes, we wouldn't be able to make a dent to causes like homelessness or child hunger in a single U.S State. I'm not saying that those causes are unsolvable or that we shouldn't care because we can't 100% fix it. But a bit here or there, some extra cash you have laying around donated to an organization that handles these things will be as effective as you dedicating a Porsche 911 worth of lump sum.

Enjoy what you have, donate what you can/want, don't guilt yourself for the things you earned.

p.s - people will always try to suggest how they would spend your money. Everyone is a saint in their head.

[Nate.G82]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

Sadly I’ve been here for 10 years… don’t think I’ll be leaving anytime soon.

Value yourself and the work you do, friend. One of the best things is to look around for jobs similar to yours that offer more compensation, and leverage that for your benefit. 10 years is a long time to have your company devalue you. Quite literally too, if they're not giving you a raise at the minimum of the rate of inflation, you're being paid less and less relative to the economy. I know you probably know that already, but value yourself more.

[Purekoryo]

Originally Posted by Likeanowl

I know I’m late to this thread but this is 110% true. I wish I was joking but I recently asked for a raise at my job and the very first thing out of my bosses mouth was “you drive a nicer car than anyone here, you don’t need a raise”. Really kind of sucks honestly.

Sorry I’m good at managing my money? By no means am I rich either, I just do well with what I have.

Isn't that discrimination? Find a different job. Your boss is toxic and probably a bit on the egotistical side. One of my direct reports actually earn a bit more than me and wouldn't mind one bit if he drives a lambo for all I care. I'd ask him to let me drive it.

[Capt Canuck]

Originally Posted by KANdaddy

Right?? Again, all I said was "BMW" when asked. Nothing else and I got this reaction. Never-mind my co-worker has a top-of-line VW Atlas.

True, true. I'm not tripping as much as this post might make it seem. I have no ill feelings of my co-workers. I just found the reaction odd and it does cause me to be a bit guarded about my interests and possessions in the workplace. But we move on... Was really just curious to hear other people's stories here.

Do you work at Panda Express?
Kidding aside, as you know $100k cars are a dime a dozen on the peninsula. It takes an OTT exhaust or a Ferarri/Lambo/McClaren to get people to look up from their device.
TBH it just sounds like socially awkward developers trying to joke around and not doing a great job of it.

When not WFH, I'm in the city now, but always enjoyed seeing actual fun cars in the business parks down there and not another Tesla or some SUV