What would you do?

[thxleo]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...e=domesticNews Would you give a portion of your winnings to those who didn't participate like usual? This is easy for me...I would and I wouldn't even have to think about it. I saw some of these people on the news tonight and it sounded like they were leaning towards not sharing. It's stunning to me how fast money can corrupt people. It's not like you have to give up much and it's basically found money in the first place. Hell, I give to several charities on a fairly regular basis and I barely have a pot to piss in a window to throw it out of.

[JDFP]

The thing I've never understood about people winning large sums of money is the "quitting the job". Really? Do you hate your job that much that you'd just quit because you don't have to work anymore? I don't know, call me old fashioned but I've just never understood it. I enjoy my job (most days) and I wouldn't have an issue in working without a paycheck if I didn't need one. I'd probably end up putting my wages from work into a department fund I work with people in my department and take us all out every couple of weeks to a nice restaurant and buy rounds for everyone and just have a hell of a good time. I don't know, I guess I can somewhat understand people quitting their jobs if they have families and want to spend time with them -- but wouldn't that be damned boring in not working after awhile? I'd rather have some type of purpose as opposed to just screwing around (figuratively and literally) all day. I've never cared for traveling much (everything I need is within 20 miles of me) and just don't see the point in leaving my job just because I have money and don't need to work. I don't know, I guess I'm just a minority individual when it comes that issue. j.p.

[ProfessorChaos]

if i was in their position, i'd at least give something to those co-workers who regularly played, but nothing more than say, a million or so. i'd also take care of my immediate family and make sure they didn't have anything to worry about financially. not that my family is in the poor-house, my parents and siblings all work and have rather good jobs/houses/vehicles/etc. and you're drunk again, JP. you like your job that much that you'd go if you had absolutely no need to? with the right investing, you could make that sort of money last you the rest of your life just by living off the interest. fuck going to work, maybe i'd open up my own business or something and do that as far as staying busy and having something productive to do, but there's no way i'm devoting any more of my time to making $$$ for someone else if i ever won that kind of a prize.

[slickwilly13]

I would have shared and kept my job. I would be rich and there is no point in being a selfish douche about it. I would talk to my financial adviser and set up a fat nest egg, so when I do finally retire in many years in the future, I will be set. I have a business sense about things and view outside the box.

[Debbieangel]

I kind of think of it this way, if you keep the job after you win that big of sum of money don't you think you would be taking the job from someone that needs it? I defo would share it with my family and friends. I couldn't stand it if I had all kinds of things and they didn't get anything at all. I would also give it to strangers too.

[ProfessorChaos]

don't forget about me, then, deb...

[Debbieangel]

don't forget about me, then, deb... ok Prof, you are on my list! lol ---------- Post added at 10:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 PM ---------- BTW: the lottery is up 100 million this saturday for PA! Cross your fingers I win Prof...

[slickwilly13]

I honestly do not believe I would be taking away a job from someone who needs it, because anyone can easily piss away millions of dollars. Look at past lotto winners or athletes such as Mike Tyson, who pissed away over 400 million dollars. Some people let money go to their head. They see an endless supply of money and think it will never end.

[JDFP]

I honestly do not believe I would be taking away a job from someone who needs it, because anyone can easily piss away millions of dollars. Look at past lotto winners or athletes such as Mike Tyson, who pissed away over 400 million dollars. Some people let money go to their head. They see an endless supply of money and think it will never end. Well said. For me it's not a matter of taking away a job from someone but doing what I should do. I don't expect everyone to share my religious convictions, but for me I'd almost feel unethical to not work in some capacity. I enjoy working and having a job -- whether I have millions or not money itself wouldn't change that. I feel good getting up in the morning knowing I've got a job to accomplish and sleep better at night knowing I've accomplished something through my actions. It's a reason as to why I doubt I'll ever retire (of course, I doubt I'll live long enough to worry about that anyway, but I digress), I enjoy having a job and doing something active with my day too much. j.p.

[ProfessorChaos]

well, my point wasn't that i think it'd be the life to sit around all day and get wasted from sundown till sun-up, i just think i'd open a small business related to something i like. either opening a fitness center, start a landscaping company, etc....i'd much rather be my own boss (and maybe provide jobs for others) than work for some other asshat.

[Publius]

Well said. For me it's not a matter of taking away a job from someone but doing what I should do. I don't expect everyone to share my religious convictions, but for me I'd almost feel unethical to not work in some capacity. I agree. I'm sure I'd work less than I do now, to spend more time with my family. But I don't think I'd keep the job I had now. I might do something that interests me that wouldn't otherwise pay enough (or at all). Like working as a full-time volunteer.

[Tricky]

I'd definitely quit my job (although I'd work my notice period first), I'm still a pretty young bloke with no kids or ties, and theres a whole world out there that I would go and explore if I had the means to do it, as well as being able to afford the things I currently enjoy doing a whole lot more. I wouldnt go crazy and blow the entire lot on stupid luxury hotels and fast cars, but I would definitely travel extensively. I would share cash with my immediate family, but aunties, uncles and cousins who havent who havent bothered with me in years wouldnt be getting a penny. I'd help the people I consider my best friends out too, but wouldnt fall for any hangers on who would suddenly want to know me now I had cash. maybe after a few years I would take a voluntary job somewhere, but I would never work as a full time dogsbody again...

[thxleo]

Most of you guys are missing the point of the post. The question was what would you do regarding sharing the money with some fellow workers who played the lottery with you on a regular basis...not if you would quit your job.

[blind2d]

My answer? ...Yes!

[JDFP]

Most of you guys are missing the point of the post. The question was what would you do regarding sharing the money with some fellow workers who played the lottery with you on a regular basis...not if you would quit your job. Sorry Leo, that's my fault, I ran off on a tangent... To answer your question, I would share to an extent. I wouldn't be writing any individual checks but I'd have no qualms in doing something to benefit my entire department here at work (like starting up a fund to take us all out to dinners/events because I can and would enjoy doing it for the folks I work with). I'd probably also try to set up a medical fund at work for people in emergency situations. So, I guess you could call this a type of indirect sharing of my wealth as opposed to direct sharing (as I wouldn't be writing any checks to anyone). When you write one check for a friend, it's a snowball of issues, me thinks. j.p.