The cost of a job – schmoozing
moneyrelations :: Aug.30.2007
Three years ago, I made an investment in my career. I bought myself a set of starter golf clubs for $400. To this day, I’ve used them 3 times. Today, I’ll have the opportunity to use my clubs for the 4th time as it’s the annual golf tournament at my company. Excellent. I’ll be able to average down to $100 per outing on these babies. But I forgot to mention the shoes and the clothes I bought to complete the “look”. And let’s not forget the lessons and range practice I took as well. My instructor told me I had great form, but for some reason, all my clubs go only 70 yards. I should have saved the money and bought one stick and stuffed the rest of the bag with styrofoam batons.
In any case, I figure this day will set me back another $100 for green fees, cart, dinner and drinks. Truth be told, I think each year, the company costs me $300 in non-deductible schmoozing but I sign up for these things anyway. I think retaining good work relationships is important but I’ve yet to master networking for free in a social atmosphere. So far me, these expenses are worth it; it is a small price to pay for my job. I’m just lucky I have no aspirations to climb the corporate ladder or this could get expensive.
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In retrospect, you should have just rented the clubs when you need them.
Good luck in the tournament!
Mike
Hi FP,
I think this is one of those gym memberships that you buy in the hopes that you will go
It was a fun tournament but I have to admit if it weren’t for my group and best ball, I’d still be out there right now, continuously topping the ball to watch it dribble 25 yards at a time. I think eventually I’ll get my money’s worth from my bag but I’m just not ready for prime time golf course. Time to hit the range and practice for next year.