What did you buy yourself when you got promoted?

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Nothing. I dreamed of ways I could prevent my ex wife from getting a share of the raise.

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Mont Blanc pen to take notes with.

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I bought a couple new suits. If I new the next year’s bonus was gonna be garbage, I would have only bought one suit.

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Haha, I rarely wear suits to work. They’re for dates with the gf.

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Just ordered a new M8

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Did you do the European pickup? I saw somebody pick up their Z series and drive it out of the factory in Munich. Coolest thing I’ve ever seen.

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Alcohol. Biggest waste ever.

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For my last two promotions:
-a nice suit each time
- trip to Antarctica for the last one

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In normal times...

There are a few different providers:
- Quark expeditions
- national geographic
- G Adventures
- Intrepid Travel

Explore the differences between the trips:
- how big the boat is (you want 199 or less, to get to better sites and have more frequent landings)
- where the trip goes/how long it is (some go further south, some go around to different islands, e.g., South George islands)
- activities during the trip. Some offer lots of hiking, others you just kind of meander around a specific area. Most offer kayaking, camping, stand up paddle boarding.
- time of year. Earlier in the season, the water is clearer and it's easier to spot whales. Mid-season you get a lot more penguin chicks, and more whales feeding. Late in the season isn't as good, the snow is getting pretty melty, penguin colonies have lots of poop.

Then go to the website and buy your trip, then go buy your flights.

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I bought a flight ticket to Tel Aviv

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New insulation for my house

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Rolex

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Lol with my $500 Accenture bonus I bought groceries and toilet paper

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Eames Lounge Chair.

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On my list too 👏🏻

Coke

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Bottle of Pappy

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TSLA leap calls in summer. Now I can buy a real TSLA 😂

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Patek

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Nice bottle of scotch.

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