YG Rolex and a Job Interview

[Jimbogigolo]

I personally would not wear that specific watch to an interview. Another SS model, maybe.

[jbradhac]

Don’t do it dude! You will be self conscious about wearing a shiny watch and your interviewer will be distracted trying to figure out if it’s real or not. The only thing that you should be trying to prove is the skills you got and not how big your balls are for wearing a watch like that.

[Santander]

A vintage one with a relatively low-key dial on a strap, maybe. On a bracelet, no way.

[wildcat465]

Wow...Im surprised at the answers. I accepted a position yesterday, for a title higher than what I applied and interviewed for with a 38% increase. I was wearing my Pt day-date

The last two jobs I interviewed for, I was hired after wearing a WG DD. It hasn't been an issue for me. I'm not an executive...I do contracts. Don't make the watch an issue and it won't be an issue. It is just a watch. (Although, i did not wear my matching pinky ring)

Own the interview. Be prepared and you will do fine. Most people won't even notice. Those who will notice are probably watch geeks too...

IMO, some folks give these watches too much power. Wear the watch don't let it wear you.

Again it is just a watch which suggest that you give a damn about your appearance.

Also,it seems that some are suggesting that a job interview is akin to begging. It is not. It is a fit check to determine whether or not two parties can add value to their respective causes. Being able to purchase a DD can suggest that one has delivered enough value to afford wearing one. It is a success indicator....not the determining factor. Own your success and wear it well.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by wildcat465

Wow...Im surprised at the answers. I accepted a position yesterday, for a title higher than what I applied and interviewed for with a 38% increase. I was wearing my Pt day-date

The last two jobs I interviewed for, I was hired after wearing a WG DD. It hasn't been an issue for me. I'm not an executive...I do contracts. Don't make the watch an issue and it won't be an issue. It is just a watch. (Although, i did not wear my matching pinky ring)

Own the interview. Be prepared and you will do fine. Most people won't even notice. Those who will notice are probably watch geeks too...

IMO, some folks give these watches too much power. Wear the watch don't let it wear you.

Again it is just a watch which suggest that you give a damn about your appearance.

Also,it seems that some are suggesting that a job interview is akin to begging. It is not. It is a fit check to determine whether or not two parties can add value to their respective causes. Being able to purchase a DD can suggest that one has delivered enough value to afford wearing one. It is a success indicator....not the determining factor. Own your success and wear it well.

you were wearing white precious metals, which most people will assume is steel.

But even if you were wearing yellow gold, that's still not a good argument for OP to wear his. it'd be analogous to someone saying they drive tipsy all the time and have never had a problem

[tomchicago]

Shank move. It would be a strike against you imo. WG you'd be fine btw.

[wildcat465]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

Shank move. It would be a strike against you imo. WG you'd be fine btw.

Oh please, the guy who hired me on the jobI just left told me on day one after he hired me, 'Your president is beautiful. I always wanted one, but I wear an Apple." I told him that he needs to step up his game and we had a good laugh. He noticed it during the interview because his dad wears one. It wasn't an issue.

Like others said,when you wear a suit, its mostly hidden.

OP, wear Rolex,especially gold of any shade, fearlessly.

And,FWIW, my wife wore her YG DD and a 6 carat yellow diamond to her last interview and got the job. Her leadership told her that she looked "put together" and presented a good image. People like a successful looking package.

I, for one, am sick of people looking like slobs in a professional environment. People should put their best foot forward. If you do it right, it will never let you down. That's my opinion.

[Investr]

Only if you have years thick gold chain to match......

[Oat Willy]

It won't help your chances, that's for sure, and it may hurt, so why do it?

[Yvette]

No

[Godfather111]

A time and place for every watch.

This is neither the time nor the place for that one.

[No SUBctitute]

OP, are you going o share any info about the industry, position, location, etc. or what?

[Watchmutt]

Originally Posted by jrs146

if you have to ask then the answer is clearly no.


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+1

[hambone1983]

there was a thread recently where someone called a YG watch "vulgar." I don't mean to validate the opinion, just saying it's out there and it's held by more than a few. No one can deny that. I wouldn't wear it.

[Analysing You]

Too flashy, go with something a little more understated, what do you have in your collection?

[mahefa]

It depends. I had yesterday job interviews where i was listening to different kind of applicants. One younger applicant said after the interview that he has one question: ”Is that platinum Day-Date?” He is a future WIS i think.

It depends on a situation so this one is hard to answer. It tells about your success and also about your wealth so i think it is an asset if the salary of the job is commission based. Your economics are not collapsing if commission is low during the first 6 months or so. It tells that you are ambitious, to some it tells you are stupid for paying so much for a watch. To some they see you as competition because of your car or watch. In my case interview would be stopped right away, to start signing the work contract :))

There is no objective recruitment process on earth so better to be neutral. Just concentrate on employers strategies, tactical benefit’s of choosing you to their organization and what is your part of it in the future.

[Watchwah]

Wear a Rolex, just not a yellow or rose gold one. Simple.

[Trazor]

The fact that you are thinking of it, may well interfere with your thoughts during the interview, so no.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Because in my experience, Americans tend to be sensitive to displays of wealth like a gold Rolex. With possible exceptions being Miami and LA

In an interview, you can be dinged on a whim. Nobody ever questions "not a good fit" or "arrogant" thus discrimination and pettiness are rampant

That surprises me, I believed in the USA you are still "allowed" to show that you have nice things.
NW Europe is really terrible in that respect. So much envy here

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by joli160

That surprises me, I believed in the USA you are still "allowed" to show that you have nice things.
NW Europe is really terrible in that respect. So much envy here

you are, and it's not socially acceptable (at least in any part of USA I've lived in) to attack someone for having a nice car/house/watch/etc.

But there are still elements of jealousy, bitterness, and resentment -- Especially when it's perceived as "unearned"

Wealth in the USA is not nearly as admired/celebrated as it is in Asia, where you can find literal money worship

[polaris72]

Originally Posted by one ping only

oh no, not again

There will two pages of posts and in the end no consensus.

Depends on your age, the job, industry, etc.

+1

[polaris72]

Originally Posted by One Ping Only

Oh no, not again

There will two pages of posts and in the end no consensus.

Depends on your age, the job, industry, etc.

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

you are, and it's not socially acceptable (at least in any part of USA I've lived in) to attack someone for having a nice car/house/watch/etc.

But there are still elements of jealousy, bitterness, and resentment -- Especially when it's perceived as "unearned"

Wealth in the USA is not nearly as admired/celebrated as it is in Asia, where you can find literal money worship

+1, lots have changed in the U.S. over the past 8 years...

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by star ferry

you were wearing white precious metals, which most people will assume is steel.

But even if you were wearing yellow gold, that's still not a good argument for op to wear his. It'd be analogous to someone saying they drive tipsy all the time and have never had a problem

+1

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by wildcat465

Wow...Im surprised at the answers. I accepted a position yesterday, for a title higher than what I applied and interviewed for with a 38% increase. I was wearing my Pt day-date

The last two jobs I interviewed for, I was hired after wearing a WG DD. It hasn't been an issue for me. I'm not an executive...I do contracts. Don't make the watch an issue and it won't be an issue. It is just a watch. (Although, i did not wear my matching pinky ring)

Own the interview. Be prepared and you will do fine. Most people won't even notice. Those who will notice are probably watch geeks too...

IMO, some folks give these watches too much power. Wear the watch don't let it wear you.

Again it is just a watch which suggest that you give a damn about your appearance.

Also,it seems that some are suggesting that a job interview is akin to begging. It is not. It is a fit check to determine whether or not two parties can add value to their respective causes. Being able to purchase a DD can suggest that one has delivered enough value to afford wearing one. It is a success indicator....not the determining factor. Own your success and wear it well.

Best post on the thread. Thank you!

[brandrea]

The job interview is all about self confidence. If you feel self conscious about wearing it, don't.

[1William]

A lot of factors figure into the hiring of individuals for jobs but what most seem to forget is that a job interview works both ways. I want to be a good fit in my environment and if the hiring parties have a corporate structure that is not comfortable with the show of wealth or success that is ok but do I want to be a part of it. The answer would be yes if the compensation was good enough to deal with it. I have worked for individuals early in my career that I would not have tolerated for 5 minutes later in my career but based on my age and status I thought that I had to put up with it, and did. Wear your watch, conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner and let the cards fall where they may. If they hire you, great. If not, great. In the end, be who you are and move forward in you and your families best interest. Good luck.

[Thuilln]

Asking the question means you're not confident enough to wear it, clearly, so leave it home ; or assume it and wear it, no matter what others think.

[aleeboy]

I hope you understand that people go through a lot of different emotions when confronted with luxurious things - could be products, lifestyle, experiences or even a girlfriend.

I would err on the side of caution and not dig up any insecurities or feelings of jealousy in others. Most people harbor jealousy and this can be triggered so easily.

[MonBK]

Did you get the job?

[peterpl]

Wearing a WG DD and a YG/RG DD is different. Most ppl would assume the WG is just SS and hence much much less flashy.

Rock up in a full YG/RG trust me their eyes will focus on the watch. Whether it is for good reasons or not depends so why risk it in the first place. Like I said before its probably 60mins without a watch. Really? Just leave it at home and wear a nice Seiko or something.