Nice conversation with another WIS today

[southcarolina1801]

Dang UPS must be paying pretty good. Perhaps I work for the wrong company!

[sampelligrino]

Great story - thanks for sharing... another lesson to never judge a book by its cover!

Cool to see that he has great taste :) 996 GT3 - many believe the most pure gen. Still waiting for my 991.2 GT3 call...

[Boaters]

Very Cool for sure!

[regnant]

Thanks for sharing this nice story. I like to talk about watches with like minded guys as well

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

Dang UPS must be paying pretty good. Perhaps I work for the wrong company!

I have no idea what UPS pays, but I hear it's a fantastic company to work for and they treat their employees really well.

There's been a lot of judgement about how this fellow could afford such things. I'm not Really gonna get too far into that since I have no clue what his paycheck could be, but I'll say a couple things...

A. Everyone's priorities are different. It's Quite simple. Part of the reason I can afford nice watches is because I have no other costly hobbies. I rarely drink, I don't smoke, I don't go to fancy restaurants or out to eat on a regular basis at all. I play a few sports but cheap ones lol, I don't golf. You get the point.

B. I have a friend of a friend who owns a beautiful brand new Audi RS6. He recently just purchased a brand new BMW M6 to accompany his Audi. He's about 35. I asked my buddy if he's killin it lately. My buddy replied, yeah he's doing ok, but if by killing it you mean living with his parents in his childhood bedroom, rent and bill free, yeah he's "killin" it.

[burgerkong]

Originally Posted by Noxa

I'm in the UK and delivery drivers are lucky to have a 1998 Corolla with the obligatory mismatched door or wing. Rolex perhaps as a Rolex isn't exactly a sign of wealth any longer but a GT3 seems highly suspect. If it's true I'm guessing he only delivers around 50% of his parcels and the rest go onto eBay.

Jesus WTF is wrong with you?

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I have no idea what UPS pays, but I hear it's a fantastic company to work for and they treat their employees really well.

There's been a lot of judgement about how this fellow could afford such things. I'm not Really gonna get too far into that since I have no clue what his paycheck could be, but I'll say a couple things...

A. Everyone's priorities are different. It's Quite simple. Part of the reason I can afford nice watches is because I have no other costly hobbies. I rarely drink, I don't smoke, I don't go to fancy restaurants or out to eat on a regular basis at all. I play a few sports but cheap ones lol, I don't golf. You get the point.

B. I have a friend of a friend who owns a beautiful brand new Audi RS6. He recently just purchased a brand new BMW M6 to accompany his Audi. He's about 35. I asked my buddy if he's killin it lately. My buddy replied, yeah he's doing ok, but if by killing it you mean living with his parents in his childhood bedroom, rent and bill free, yeah he's "killin" it.

Was he on 'Mamas boys of the Bronx'? That isn't that uncommon in NYC is it?

On a side note, it's fascinating to see RF'ers get so shocked when the "plebeians" have a Rolex or nice cars...How dare they!

[Glidelock]

This thread is funny cause I've never known a UPS driver whom owned a Porsche, but have seen many a UPS driver whom drive the UPS truck as if it were a Porsche!

Originally Posted by henrylee

GT3 and works for UPS? I guess I'm in the wrong field.

Makes you wanna ask..."What can Brown do for you?"

[HogwldFLTR]

It reminds me of one night at a local watering hole; a guy was wearing an older diamond encrusted stainless DJ with what appeared to be an aftermarket dial. He was more than in love with it and hadn't a clue about collectability or loss of value due to counterfeit parts. I held my tongue and let him revel in his good fortune at owning a Rolex.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Pacheco

UPS drivers with years in can make $30/hr with a ton of OT so easy $75K or more per year. If your debt and expenses are low at that salary a Porsche and Rolex is not so hard. He said he saved a year for the Sub.

$32-34/hr straight time. Plus a ton of OT and stock options. They work hard and they earn their pay

[Widows Son]

One of the new guys at the department is maxing out his deferred compensation with every paycheck. His wife is a dispatcher and also makes good money. By the time he retires he'll have over a million in just his 403B, not even including his pension. Start young, be smart with your money, and you'll be set!!!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Was he on 'Mamas boys of the Bronx'? That isn't that uncommon in NYC is it?

On a side note, it's fascinating to see RF'ers get so shocked when the "plebeians" have a Rolex or nice cars...How dare they!

I have no idea what the mamas boys of the Bronx is but sounds about right. Although in this case it would be "Mamas boys of Long Island". Not far off!

[Formulansx]

Originally Posted by mailman

$32-34/hr straight time. Plus a ton of OT and stock options. They work hard and they earn their pay

I have a friend that just got out of school with a mechanical engineering degree. He got on with UPS as an engineer and passed their management test. He almost makes as much as I do after 10 years of engineering in aerospace! They're doing well over there!

[Aceldama]

You're all forgetting that some people work jobs not for the money, but for the medical insurance.


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[mailman]

Originally Posted by Formulansx

I have a friend that just got out of school with a mechanical engineering degree. He got on with UPS as an engineer and passed their management test. He almost makes as much as I do after 10 years of engineering in aerospace! They're doing well over there!

Management is a dangerous different story. I knew a guy who started loading trucks at UPS. He went to become a driver then management. He had a nice career and retirement until he passed away. Super nice guy too.

[bdex75]

As mentioned, if it was a UPS store then he may well own the franchise. If it was a UPS hub, who knows the story, but it would be really cool to hear him tell it. It could be anything from stock when they went public to a trust fund and anything in between.

I plan on retiring from my day job in my early 50's but plan on getting a different job for fun.


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[Uppersouth]

I know a few guys like this. They are the prototypical "millionaires next door". Nice read if you get a chance.

[droptopman]

Cool story. Love meeting other watch/car nuts.

FYI my little brother has worked for UPS for 20+ years. He's a teamster. They have great benefits. He makes 100k a year driving a truck. He will retire in his early 50's. We all told him to go to college but he started right out of high school. He has made a good life for himself and his family. It is tough on the body though. He works hard.
Lol, he does not wear a Rolex or drive a Porsche, but not because he can't afford it, it is just not his thing.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by MCO1

Let this be a lesson to us all to never judge by what someone does for a living...in most cases it is not how much money you make but how you choose to spend it. Very few make enough salary to live the complete wealthy lifestyle (multi-million dollar homes, high end cars, high end watches, Country Club and the Country Club set, 2nd and 3rd homes, very high end travel, clothes etc, etc) many that do live this lifestyle are often cash poor. Choosing a few passions ie. cars and watches and living the rest of your life humbly is how one builds net worth. Look at Warren Buffet still lives in his home from the 50's, drives humble cars, does own a older President I believe but likes to travel in a private jet.

I love having conversations with people who are passionate about their watches and cars vs those that have a Rolex because "everyone knows Rolex is expensive."

one of my girls in hs. parents were borh very successful doctors. rhey lived in a nice but modest home same with cars and watchsa. but they went on insane vacations.

[carlhaluss]

That is a great story! In spite of what a lot of people think, it really is possible to own a Rolex and be humble at the same time! What a concept.

Cheers,
Carl

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by breitlings

one of my girls in hs. parents were borh very successful doctors. rhey lived in a nice but modest home same with cars and watchsa. but they went on insane vacations.

Just wondering, what's insane. Europe/Asia/Africa/Saint-Tropez/Bora Bora/...

[Hairdude1]

Great story