just landed a job as a junior financial analyst in NYC! is a rolex too flashy?

[rolexryan329]

So I just got a job as a JFA in a digital marketing section of an advertising agency in the city. This is an entry level position where I'll be reporting to a team of financial analysts and my boss, the VP of finance for the east coast. When I interviewed, I took note that the VP was wearing an apple watch; par for the course in digital marketing. The office is very casual. Open office layout, casual dress code with sneakers and OCBD shirts without ties or top buttons buttoned. My first day is monday and I'm thinking about if I should wear the sub or not. First impressions are everything, right? Not that I received this watch to hide it.. I've been wearing it with pride almost every single day around friends and family and it seems like nobody really cares but I'm not sure if the sub will project a certain image of me to my team and my superiors if they lean towards smart watches or those cheap quartz fashion ones. The few times I haven't worn this watch (going to a mall in queens, interviewing with the company, working as delivery driver), I felt lost. I'm so used to checking my wrist now and seeing the piece I worked so hard for. Every glance reminds me of all the hard work I put in to get this. blah..

TL;DR entry level job in finance. first day is monday. do I wear the sub or leave it home

[jimcameron]

Leave it home. Buy a cheaper Apple watch than the one the VP wears, and say nothing. Down the road you can introduce the Sub if you get promoted.

[stoo14]

Wear it on a nato


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[uniqueMR]

Wear the Sub. Be confident. And good luck on new job.

[Torque Time]

Wear it proudly. I bet the people won’t notice. BTW...who cares what they think.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Torque Time

Wear it proudly. I bet the people won’t notice. BTW...who cares what they think.

+1. You already have the job, the bosses know how much you make. It’s not a big secret. Likely that nobody will notice or care anyway. Congrats on the new gig!


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[Andad]

Take your time and assess things.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Take your time and assess things.

This.

Sounds like the watch is going to be a distraction for you. I'd leave it at home for now and focus on making a good impression without it. Rolexryan is not a nickname you want at work

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

This.

Sounds like the watch is going to be a distraction for you. I'd leave it at home for now and focus on making a good impression without it.

100% agree with this. Not saying to be beta and hide what you're proud of wearing. However, get a feel for the place first before wearing something that can obviously catch attention. Last thing you need is giving people ammunition to start talking behind your back so early on. You may quickly find some of the people you'll be working close with are petty about things like this. Ideally, they won't be and you can start comfortably wearing your Sub.

You're in a junior role and you want to start off on the right foot. Last thing you want is to be thinking at work if others are taking notice to something on your wrist. If you're here posting about it, your gut is telling you not to wear it on the first day.

Congrats on the job and good luck on your first day next week!

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

You're in a junior role and you want to start off on the right foot. Last thing you want is to be thinking at work if others are taking notice to something on your wrist. If you're here posting about it, your gut is telling you not to wear it on the first day.

Congrats on the job and good luck on your first day next week!

Good advice...and good luck on your first day !

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Take your time and assess things.

Perfect.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Take your time and assess things.

^^ This

[Sunly]

I say don't wear it on your first day, for people who don't know or care about watches...That's fine..But since you are in NYC, I am sure some of your colleague will notice and they may say something which may not be in your best interest....

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[Jannal]

Originally Posted by Sunly

I say don't wear it on your first day, for people who don't know or care about watches...That's fine..But since you are in NYC, I am sure some of your colleague will notice and they may say something which may not be in your best interest....

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i agree

[Fishrus]

Just wear it! One thing i realized is no one really pays much attention to what watches we wear.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by Fishrus

Just wear it! One thing i realized is no one really pays much attention to what watches we wear.

Totally agree. They hired you for your skills, and what you bring to the company. Be TRUE to yourself, and wear the Submariner.

At least that is my advice. Congratulations on the new job and good luck!

[biscotti]

For the first few weeks, it would be best to fly under the radar.

[jfoord27]

Wear it and tell your VP he needs to lift his game and upgrade ASAP.

[T435]

I def think assess the situation, people always like to find things to pick at, it’s a sad world where people aren’t necessarily happy for you.


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[Robbyman]

Leave it at home.

[mangoseed]

Does anyone care what watch you wear? If they are financial analysts I am sure they have more important things to think about.

[faz]

Is the Rolex your only watch? Wear something else for the first couple of weeks. No need to be flashy ( if that is how you feel wearing it) until you settle in.


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[Skwisgaar]

You want to make a name around the office for your ideas and production, not for what is on your wrist. Wearing the Sub may come across as being pretentious... the very last thing you want to do on your first day. I would wear the smartwatch.

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[Helmi]

I say wear it. It may trigger some friendly talks about watches. You can always say it was your graduation gift from your parents or something similar. If it only watch, but if not and you will appear with many others, then I suggest you keep low key in the start

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Helmi

I say wear it. It may trigger some friendly talks about watches. You can always say it was your graduation gift from your parents or something similar. If it only watch, but if not and you will appear with many others, then I suggest you keep low key in the start

This is good advice Ryan.

Lie to you co-workers on your first day.

Just don't forget the 'story'.

[crbrown]

SS sub = no one will care
TT sub = you have money or some who has money gave it to you
SG sub = why are you working here?

[nektar]

Originally Posted by crbrown

SS sub = no one will care
TT sub = you have money or some who has money gave it to you
SG sub = why are you working here?

Lol correct.

Honestly, nobody cares about a sub SS. ..


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[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Jim

Lol correct.

Honestly, nobody cares about a sub SS. ..


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I think a lot of people care about a $9000 Rolex, regardless of model or material. Most people would call that an absurd amount to spend on a watch, especially for a kid (relatively speaking)

[nektar]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I think a lot of people care about a $9000 Rolex, regardless of model or material. Most people would call that an absurd amount to spend on a watch, especially for a kid (relatively speaking)

You may get sub not because you have money, but because you want to show up that you have the money! 9k is a respectable, figure but accessible figure ( credit cards, personal loans, etc). Plus, you can always buy a second hand one.. Thus, it is really difficult to assume that the Rolex guy is comfy with money...


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Jim

You may get sub not because you have money, but because you want to show up that you have the money! 9k is a respectable, figure but accessible figure ( credit cards, personal loans, etc). Plus, you can always buy a second hand one.. Thus, it is really difficult to assume that the Rolex guy is comfy with money...


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If you want people to think you are rich tell them you bought the Sub used!