I couldn’t possibly turn it down. If a managing partner asks you to do something, whether it sounds optional or not, it is the word of God himself. If you deny Him, how will you ever even have a chance at becoming Him? Who isn’t willing to sell their soul for a shot at a cool $800K+ per year [someday, maybe]. Besides, I love golf. Hell, the MP has been a member of his club for so long that I’m sure back in the day he was busy shooting hole-in-one’s on the Hole 16 Par 3 while I was busy at my parent’s house shooting blanks in my twin bed.
Upgrading my late grandfather’s golf clubs is the first order of business. I can’t show up with “PGA Tour” irons from 1984 and a beater bag straight out of Caddy Shack. I have to invest in some new Pings and maybe slick Talyor Made drivers everyone keeps talking about in first class (upgraded first; not paid, naturally).
I am decent at golf and I know that the MP that invited me has, at best, a 10 handicap. While not bad in and of itself, I actually come close to that if I were to register with the PGA and get my handicap calculated. In all honesty, I would like to kick his ass and maybe even take home some of his money. I know these bozos toss around thousands betting on the green over stupid pet tricks and skins games. I’m certain I can play the ignorant analyst and stack the odds in my favor; the MP will never quite know what hit him; hey, he thinks I’m playing for maybe the second time in my life.
I figure if my “average” firm isn’t going to pay me an annual bonus, I just have to go out and get it, eh? Why the fuck not? Get it on the damn golf course.
Having been a caddy at a country club back when I was still shooting blanks and schlepping bags for rich Jews and their prize wives, I know what these places are like. They are filled with guys like this managing partner; guys that make hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, and can’t find any better way to spend it. Sure, there’s first class travel to Madrid or Bali or Cape Town and beyond but with so much cash, why not drop $50k on a membership initiation fee plus $30k+ per year + greens fees? It is amazing what these clubs are able to do with that kind of funding. I shouldn’t complain, after all, I want to be these guys.
Alas, I am the lowly analyst invited for a single round of golf. I have to upgrade my shitty clubs, conspire with myself to stack the odds and swindle some cash out of the managing partner and move on; Sounds slightly similar to what I do for a living.
frodooftheshire Says:
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:09 pmVisit frodooftheshire
What do you mean upgraded first? You’re not making your clients pay for first? Get on that.
airportlurker Says:
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:12 pmVisit airportlurker
It’s hard… when you’re just an analyst and in this economy, engagement leadership is all over your ass about annoying expenses, including paid First. I do it occasionally, especially with mixed itineraries but often, they’ll get in a tizzy and throw shit down my throat.
typebconsultant Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 pmVisit typebconsultant
If you’ve got the balls, it’s best to book the flights the day of travel. That way, sometimes coach is sold out and you have to take First. But watch out for policy enforcement people.
I’m looking forward to the sequel, with how much $$ you con out of the MP.