Current Events > If you won a multi-million dollar jackpot, would you quit your job?

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Like, at least $10 million or even $100 million.

I feel like I wouldn't. At least, not right away.

Probably not right away cause I like my job. But first time I got pissed off with my job I'd probably quit as a knee jerk reaction knowing I didn't need the job

I would absolutely quit. Then I'd find something that I actually enjoy doing to fill a good portion of that time. I would want to keep actove so I don't end up sedentary and fat.

If it's going to be enough to retire in, absolutely. I mean, I'd stick around until they hired my replacement and they were trained up enough, but other then that in gone.

Even if I wasn't going to relocate (I would), you better believe I'd quit. The place I work has been cool with me, so I'd do them the solid of a proper two week notice.

i voted no, but only on the technicality that I don't actually have a job anymore.

Not immediately, but I'd definitely be out of there within a month.

Yes, but Im only about 10 years from retiring anyway. I have no debt, own my home, own my vehicle. My only bills are required monthly bills. I live very cheaply.

At this point Im just stockpiling money and basically working for the insurance coverage. My life wouldnt change much with a lottery win other than quitting my job.

Sufferedphoneix posted...

Probably not right away cause I like my job.

This.

But I would want to work less hours than today and choose to work only specific projects. Like "You can have me for a 40% workload but I only do this and that, end of story."

Nah I'd be doing the same thing until it became stressful (so far hasn't happened after 7 years), save up my leave every year, and then P. Diddy boat party for 3ish straight weeks

Every year

gu-gohan posted...

This.

But I would want to work less hours than today and choose to work only specific projects. Like "You can have me for a 40% workload but I only do this and that, end of story."

Wish I could do that. Most I could do is bargain what post/assignment I work.

Had a dude do that once cause he had hit his retirement age (or well partial retirement but he had partial retirement from another job too) and told them he'd stay as long as he worked the segregation unit everyday. Which is like the easiest post to work.

Instantly. I really dislike my job.

I'm unemployed, but hypothetically if I had a job, I'm quitting immediately.

Playing video games would be my new job. I'd start a company where I'm the only employee and would pay myself a handsome salary to play video games from 9 to 5.

I dont know. $10 million, I want to say probably not. Id get my parents house fixed up, get their deck rebuilt, buy a house and furnish it, get both houses wired for Ethernet, get new NASes, buy my dream smokers / grills, buy new vehicles for my parents, myself, and my best friend, max out my 401K and Roth IRA contributions for the year, and invest the rest. That would take a good chunk of it, along with the taxes Id owe on it. I could still retire comfortably, but I like what I do well enough Id probably continue doing it for a while. I would however definitely give my company the ultimatum that if they tried to make me go back to the office any time besides rare occasions when a Senator is there or something and they want the building to look full, that I would be gone.

If I won $100 million, yeah Id probably retire early.

No.

Would I reduce my hours? Probably, maybe drop from 38 to 33 hours. But quit entirely? Fuck no. You'd get bored and burn through that money so quickly.

Edit: I see it as 5 years of a mansion and supercars, then back to square one. Or you could just upgrade to a smaller mansion and one supercar, keep working, and life is set forever.

I wouldn't before in the more distant past as I'd like to "pretend" still to contribute something to society, but now freaking forget everything. Just pay the monthly bills and live like a hermit mostly. No need to live way above means or buy expensive stuff a person doesn't need.Tell most people to go away if they came begging for money (found out I won) or at least it'll be a sort of, Akiyama (Yakuza 4/5) system where I'd lend you the money on no interest if you can pass my test. Maybe not even want the money back depending on the kind of mood I was in.

In an instant. Even just 10 million would be netting you 500k in interest every year. After taxes that's still about 300k and I could literally be traveling/on vacation 24/7 with that much dough

I voted yes... then again, that would also spoil the whole thing of hiding out in Japan or Spain for 6 months with everyone wondering where I am.

my current job? yes. but i would definitely use the money to bolster my career because i like what i do for a living, and i'd get a new better job in the same industry, in a position where i have lots of money instead of not having lots of money

In a heartbeat.

Hell yes I'd quit my job.

If the amount was high enough I'd drop enough in a low-risk, low-yield return to live off the interest, then I'd be doing what I wanted to do, i.e "not working".

Pitlord_Special posted...

In an instant. Even just 10 million would be netting you 500k in interest every year. After taxes that's still about 300k and I could literally be traveling/on vacation 24/7 with that much dough

But you wouldnt invest every penny, or even in one return. Drawing or pulling invites taxes as well. And if youre spending $300k per year today, that amount will increase with inflation to keep up standard of living.

Id finish the academic year out, partly for the kids, and partly so that I dont get deported.

Id quit my job if I won 200k

I'd quit life tbh.

Buy myself a house in the middle of bumfuck nowhere and live entirely on delivery and hired help to go about any errands I would have. Nobody would ever see me again lmao.

No. I'd still want to be productive and have extra money.

Enjoying millions of dollars is something that seems like it would demand a lot of my time.

So yes.

In a piss soaked New York minute.

As a trucker I can pretty much jump in and out of my career whenever I want. Although I'll probabaly only walk away from work for a few years at most.

Frankly bucket list when you have infinite money and time don't take long to complete at all tbh. And its just a matter of time before I do everything and get bored with life.

10 million, probably, 100 million, definitely.

I like my job. I won't tell anyone about the jackpot, except for my wife.

Yes, but not immediately.

Yes, I would.

Maybe I would join a similar job with less responsibility with part time around 20 hours a week, just to prevent that I degenerate to the most lazy fuck on earth.

But that would happen after I enjoyed some nice time out.

I'd work part time just because I like having something to do.

Id probably keep my job but just start breaking every rule for fun until I get fired

Yes, but not immediately. I don't want people getting suspicious.

Hell yes without a thought

I'd be out of the country as fast as rampant bribery could get a passport to clear.

If I was at work when I found out I won, Id walk the fuck out without a word.

mazingetter posted...

I like my job. I won't tell anyone about the jackpot, except for my wife.

I like my job. Its great. I also like that it pays and has awesome benefits, but I wouldnt keep doing it forever if I had a few million laying around.

Id finish the year out, then that would be that.

I agree about not telling people though.

Yup

Yes but I'd do two weeks notice and probably cash out all my vacation time just to be a dick.

I wouldn't want to be an asshole to my co-workers so I'd do a bit of notice, but yeah I'd be out of there.

I don't think I'd change my lifestyle outside of work too much apart from traveling more and outsourcing maintenance. I don't see the point of how a lot of people spend mega wealth. I'd go for a decent house (5 bed at most), maybe a luxury car, and probably hire housekeeping and landscaping to cut down on annoying chores.

I don't think I'd have much of a problem occupying myself, but if I got so bored I had to do something, I'd probably find volunteer work.

idk, not right away >_>

My job constantly makes me want to kill myself, so yes I'd quit immediately. Just 1 million and I'd be set.

Faster than the speed of light.

Probably not immediately but I think eventually Id set up some sort of organization or charity to utilize whatever money I won to help others, and Id probably resign from my job in order to be able to run that.