Acceptable office decorations for a first year Forum

[PorscheFanatic]

Has anyone hung/displayed anything in their offices as a first year? Is this kosher?

What about this for the late nights where we're just waiting around (corporate), or too much?

https://killspencer.com/collections/ath ... 3294291022

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I have a poster of Jeff Goldblum. I don't think anyone really cares.

[SmokeytheBear]

I have a poster of Jeff Goldblum. I don't think anyone really cares.

So we're not at the same firm.

Guaranfuckintee you that the first time people saw it they thought, "wtf is that a poster of Jeff Goldblum? Partner track."

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone hung/displayed anything in their offices as a first year? Is this kosher?

What about this for the late nights where we're just waiting around (corporate), or too much?

https://killspencer.com/collections/ath ... 3294291022

That thing costs a grand?!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I have a poster of Jeff Goldblum. I don't think anyone really cares.

So we're not at the same firm.

Guaranfuckintee you that the first time people saw it they thought, "wtf is that a poster of Jeff Goldblum? Partner track."

It's for when I'm on the phone or don't want to be bothered:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/cheesy ... =shop_grid

[SmokeytheBear]

I have a poster of Jeff Goldblum. I don't think anyone really cares.

So we're not at the same firm.

Guaranfuckintee you that the first time people saw it they thought, "wtf is that a poster of Jeff Goldblum? Partner track."

It's for when I'm on the phone or don't want to be bothered:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/cheesy ... =shop_grid

I just flick people off.

[runinthefront]

Has anyone hung/displayed anything in their offices as a first year? Is this kosher?

What about this for the late nights where we're just waiting around (corporate), or too much?

https://killspencer.com/collections/ath ... 3294291022

I think you could get something similar for like $45 at Toys R Us (or cheaper since I think they're going bankrupt)

[mvp99]

http://images5.fanpop.com/image/quiz/74 ... 97_331.jpg

[jchiles]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

[KissMyAxe]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

Same. I don't care if they have a door basketball hoop. But if someone pays a grand for that shit, I'm going to think they're either a rich, spoiled brat with no concept of money, or an irresponsible idiot. I mean, this one's legit as hell. I'd prefer it to OP's, even if they were the same price.

https://www.amazon.com/SKLZ-Pro-Mini-Ba ... B01HRLW1LU

[PorscheFanatic]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

I've noticed plenty of law school classmates, as well as other first years (both at my firm and at others) that wear very nice watches, anywhere from Breitling to Rolex. I'm just wondering/playing devil's advocate, do you have an irredeemably negative impression of those first years?

* I should qualify that by "plenty" I mean like a handful or a bit more.

[estefanchanning]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

I've noticed plenty of law school classmates, as well as other first years (both at my firm and at others) that wear very nice watches, anywhere from Breitling to Rolex. I'm just wondering/playing devil's advocate, do you have an irredeemably negative impression of those first years?

* I should qualify that by "plenty" I mean like a handful or a bit more.

There's a glaring difference between paying a high price for a luxury timepiece whose value minimally depreciates and a piece of plastic.

[kalvano]

I have a stuffed "This Is Fine" dog and a Calvin and Hobbes print. Do whatever you want*.















*with the exception of paying $1,000 for a basketball hoop. That's fucking ridiculous.

[Lincoln]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

I've noticed plenty of law school classmates, as well as other first years (both at my firm and at others) that wear very nice watches, anywhere from Breitling to Rolex. I'm just wondering/playing devil's advocate, do you have an irredeemably negative impression of those first years?

* I should qualify that by "plenty" I mean like a handful or a bit more.

There's a glaring difference between paying a high price for a luxury timepiece whose value minimally depreciates often appreciates and a piece of plastic.

Fixed. Also, it's not an entirely uncommon college graduation/law school graduation/wedding/25th birthday present from parents or your SO.

[estefanchanning]

If I found out a first year associate I worked with paid 1000 for a door basketball hoop I would have an irredeemably negative impression of that person.

I've noticed plenty of law school classmates, as well as other first years (both at my firm and at others) that wear very nice watches, anywhere from Breitling to Rolex. I'm just wondering/playing devil's advocate, do you have an irredeemably negative impression of those first years?

* I should qualify that by "plenty" I mean like a handful or a bit more.

There's a glaring difference between paying a high price for a luxury timepiece whose value minimally depreciates often appreciates and a piece of plastic.

Fixed. Also, it's not an entirely uncommon college graduation/law school graduation/wedding/25th birthday present from parents or your SO.

sry I was thinking mostly Patek or Rolex

[PorscheFanatic]

FWIW, I wasn't actually considering that purchase lol, because as my username suggests, any extra money I have that doesn't go to loans is going to a savings account to someday get a Porsche. But now I'm definitely considering the SKLZ one from above, maybe as a 2nd year.

To poster above-- Fair point, and I assumed that would be the response. I'm just wondering what the big difference is between how people spend their money that makes others so judgmental. Most of the associates in my (albeit small) office walk around with Ferragamo loafers on a pretty much daily basis, so why do people care about someone wasting that money on what is a more tasteful/decorative basketball hoop for an office vs. one that looks like a toy, but not judge the shoe choice, watch choice, car choice, choice of expensive Friday night restaurant, etc. And I'm not shitting on the SKLZ hoop, I actually kinda want one in my apartment now too, but I do think the $1k one looks a bit more law firm appropriate (and I'm certainly agreeing that $1k is excessive for it, unless you're a partner with money burning a hole in your pocket).

I get the timepiece argument, but basically all biglaw associates are pretty much rich/bratty/snobs because of what they pay us (even with all of the loan debt), so I don't get the whole judgment on how people spend their money thing. But maybe I'm just naïve. Anyway, I'm a very slow associate in corporate right now, so I'm just bored and looking for something to talk about.

[estefanchanning]

FWIW, I wasn't actually considering that purchase lol, because as my username suggests, any extra money I have that doesn't go to loans is going to a savings account to someday get a Porsche. But now I'm definitely considering the SKLZ one from above, maybe as a 2nd year.

To poster above-- Fair point, and I assumed that would be the response. I'm just wondering what the big difference is between how people spend their money that makes others so judgmental. Most of the associates in my (albeit small) office walk around with Ferragamo loafers on a pretty much daily basis, so why do people care about someone wasting that money on what is a more tasteful/decorative basketball hoop for an office vs. one that looks like a toy, but not judge the shoe choice, watch choice, car choice, choice of expensive Friday night restaurant, etc. And I'm not shitting on the SKLZ hoop, I actually kinda want one in my apartment now too, but I do think the $1k one looks a bit more law firm appropriate (and I'm certainly agreeing that $1k is excessive for it, unless you're a partner with money burning a hole in your pocket).

I get the timepiece argument, but basically all biglaw associates are pretty much rich/bratty/snobs because of what they pay us (even with all of the loan debt), so I don't get the whole judgment on how people spend their money thing. But maybe I'm just naïve. Anyway, I'm a very slow associate in corporate right now, so I'm just bored and looking for something to talk about.

Honestly even ferragamo shoes, I get. Or any piece of expensive fashion. But this is literally a piece of plastic. There's nothing artistic/innovative about it. With fashion, you're paying for the comfort, luxury, exclusivity of the item. But a 1k plastic hoop?

I'm actually interested in why you're willing to spend so much money on something like that?

[PorscheFanatic]

I just used it as a link to start the thread. Yes, I'd love to have so much money that $1000 literally does not matter to me, and then I'd absolutely buy it.

But you missed the part I mentioned above where I said I wasn't actually considering buying it, I was just curious the rationale for hating so hard on it. But I guess I get your point about the fashion argument, but this hoop is exactly that--the exclusivity of the item.

Certainly people don't actually think that Ferragamo's are 3 times as comfortable as Cole Haans? But its the name-brand and exclusivity.

[TooMuchTuna]

Did you really stumble across this hoop online and then create an account on TLS just to ask whether people thought it'd be kosher to hang in your office?

[PorscheFanatic]

Damn, you all are hard on stupid first year, lol.

[merde_happens]

FWIW, I wasn't actually considering that purchase lol, because as my username suggests, any extra money I have that doesn't go to loans is going to a savings account to someday get a Porsche. But now I'm definitely considering the SKLZ one from above, maybe as a 2nd year.

To poster above-- Fair point, and I assumed that would be the response. I'm just wondering what the big difference is between how people spend their money that makes others so judgmental. Most of the associates in my (albeit small) office walk around with Ferragamo loafers on a pretty much daily basis, so why do people care about someone wasting that money on what is a more tasteful/decorative basketball hoop for an office vs. one that looks like a toy, but not judge the shoe choice, watch choice, car choice, choice of expensive Friday night restaurant, etc. And I'm not shitting on the SKLZ hoop, I actually kinda want one in my apartment now too, but I do think the $1k one looks a bit more law firm appropriate (and I'm certainly agreeing that $1k is excessive for it, unless you're a partner with money burning a hole in your pocket).

I get the timepiece argument, but basically all biglaw associates are pretty much rich/bratty/snobs because of what they pay us (even with all of the loan debt), so I don't get the whole judgment on how people spend their money thing. But maybe I'm just naïve. Anyway, I'm a very slow associate in corporate right now, so I'm just bored and looking for something to talk about.

"Tasteful" is not an adjective that can accurately describe "basketball hoop." It's kind of like a lower back tattoo in that respect.

I am not even sure what could possibly make that basketball hoop worth a thousand dollars in the logic of anyone's mind. The materials are cheap and I can't imagine that brand demands that kind of markup. If you told me it was a Hermes basketball hoop I would still think it's stupid but at least I'd kind of understand the price point.

Edit to Add: Ferragamos are at least in part priced so high because the materials are of greater quality than that of Cole Haan. But even then, you're talking a 3x markup. Door basketball hoops should cost like, $20. That's a 50x markup.

[Person1111]

Things that are fine to have in your office:

--Your diplomas
--Photos of family and friends
--Art
--Potted plants
--Sports memorabilia
--Random sentimental knicknacks
--A coat closet/coat rack
--A mini fridge
--A $20 door basketball hoop

Things that are not fine to have in your office:
--A $1000 door basketball hoop

[MKC]

"Tasteful" is not an adjective that can accurately describe "basketball hoop." It's kind of like a lower back tattoo in that respect.

Fucking beautiful man.

[Hennessy]

OP, don't listen to them, this is a totally normal purchase / office decoration. Don't forget to frame the receipt and hang it directly below the hoop.

[JenDarby]

Damn, you all are hard on stupid first year, lol.

To your credit, you're taking it better than most.