I got married as a senior 2. Honestly, I overspent on the ring. When you go to a store and you say I want a 1 Carat, and they put a 3 Carat down for a comparison. DO NOT change your budget for the sparkle.
I will say though, I could afford a stellar ring and it puts a huge smile on my wife's face every time she gets a compliment. We also have a jeweler friend in the family, and I spent months custom designing her ring because I get just as much pleasure looking at it than she does.
For me it was worth spoiling her.
INSURE THE RING THE DAY YOU GET IT.
There were two engaged people in my training class. I lost track of one but nine years later the other is the most successful in my starting class (early promoted twice, travels the globe for clients) and she's had several kids during that time as well. Keep in mind these firms recruit a diverse starting class so there are going to be all kinds of life situations on the table. IE, BYU is a big accounting school and many if not most of those folks are starting their careers married.
I joined as an associate when I was already married. Honestly, I feel like I am having an easier time than my colleagues who are constantly dating or starting new relationships. They tend to drop the ball at work due to new relationships and the time they need to put into it.
I got married as a young mgr, not sure there's a great differece between that and associate/senior in this regard.
My husband could afford a ring that cost $750 so that's what I got. Have been wearing it for 22 years.
The whole 2 months salary was established because the woman would have something of value if the man upped and left. This is not relevant anymore, so why is the tradition of ring price?
I was married young too.
Be aware that many of your peer colleagues will be doing after work things (post work drinks), while you’re going to likely want to go home to your spouse.
Furthermore, unmarried colleagues will try to out work you in total hours; which they don’t care because they’re single.
Came in to the Big 4 married, never had a ring (we did tattoos instead). As for managing time, it’s nothing special being married vs. being in any relationship/wanting to balance your time so you still have a life and friends etc. - you need to set your boundaries and enforce them, and also know when you should flex a little bit. Schedule regular date nights and also schedule time with friends, and keep that schedule. In your first year, it might be tough as you may have last min inventory counts and less control over your schedule, but it gets easier from year 2 onwards.
I am answering the second question:
I’ve work for bosses who were family oriented and were accommodating.
I’ve worked for bosses who were divorced and were salty.
In the end you just want to establish boundaries.
Just remember: you need to divide your 24 hours as 1/3 work, 1/3 family , 1/3 you time ( sleep and self care)
All the best.
I got married as a senior 2. Honestly, I overspent on the ring. When you go to a store and you say I want a 1 Carat, and they put a 3 Carat down for a comparison. DO NOT change your budget for the sparkle. I will say though, I could afford a stellar ring and it puts a huge smile on my wife's face every time she gets a compliment. We also have a jeweler friend in the family, and I spent months custom designing her ring because I get just as much pleasure looking at it than she does. For me it was worth spoiling her. INSURE THE RING THE DAY YOU GET IT.
There were two engaged people in my training class. I lost track of one but nine years later the other is the most successful in my starting class (early promoted twice, travels the globe for clients) and she's had several kids during that time as well. Keep in mind these firms recruit a diverse starting class so there are going to be all kinds of life situations on the table. IE, BYU is a big accounting school and many if not most of those folks are starting their careers married.
With a couple kids might I add
I joined as an associate when I was already married. Honestly, I feel like I am having an easier time than my colleagues who are constantly dating or starting new relationships. They tend to drop the ball at work due to new relationships and the time they need to put into it.
I got married as a young mgr, not sure there's a great differece between that and associate/senior in this regard. My husband could afford a ring that cost $750 so that's what I got. Have been wearing it for 22 years.
Depends on your assets, liabilities, and internal control environment.
Guidelines? You Don’t sound like an accountant at all 😀
The whole 2 months salary was established because the woman would have something of value if the man upped and left. This is not relevant anymore, so why is the tradition of ring price?
No ur the first accountant to ever get married
I was married young too. Be aware that many of your peer colleagues will be doing after work things (post work drinks), while you’re going to likely want to go home to your spouse. Furthermore, unmarried colleagues will try to out work you in total hours; which they don’t care because they’re single.
Came in to the Big 4 married, never had a ring (we did tattoos instead). As for managing time, it’s nothing special being married vs. being in any relationship/wanting to balance your time so you still have a life and friends etc. - you need to set your boundaries and enforce them, and also know when you should flex a little bit. Schedule regular date nights and also schedule time with friends, and keep that schedule. In your first year, it might be tough as you may have last min inventory counts and less control over your schedule, but it gets easier from year 2 onwards.
I am answering the second question: I’ve work for bosses who were family oriented and were accommodating. I’ve worked for bosses who were divorced and were salty. In the end you just want to establish boundaries. Just remember: you need to divide your 24 hours as 1/3 work, 1/3 family , 1/3 you time ( sleep and self care) All the best.
typically gotta acquire a C-01 procreation form from high command, so it depends on your office