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if u won the lottery, would u show up 2 work?

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datalink7

datalink7

Lifer
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Yes, for several reasons. One of which is that if I don't go to work I go to jail (or even hypothetically get put to death). :p
 
fatpat268

fatpat268

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Originally posted by: akshatp
I hope you all know that 85% of all lottery winners in this country are in debt within 5 years of their "win"; not to mention friend-less and usually have major family problems arising from "hitting it big"

Most winners claim that winning the lottery was "the worst thing that could ever happen to them"

That being said, I would love to win the lottery :)
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The people who said it's the worst thing to ever happen are stupid about spending your money. They either spend it all very quickly, or they maintain a lifestyle where they stay at home just about everyday.

Personally, if I won the lotto, I'd probably buy myself a new house, new car, possibly take a vacation, and maybe a few new toys. But most importantly I'd set aside the money for my kids education, and I'd invest most of the rest. Would I show up to work? Sure. I probably wouldn't work as long as normal, but I think maintaining an aspect of your normal lifestyle is important to keep yourself sane and keep your family relations all good.

Of course, there'll be the beggars...screw them.

But to answer the question, yes I would show up to work (unless I absolutely hated the job).
 
Jeff7

Jeff7

Lifer
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Hah...Hah...Hah. No. Way. I've worked for Kmart, Walmart, Staffmark (working at a TNT Logistics warehouse that was being used for Home Depot products), and a computer company, unpacking built PCs at a customer location (a school) and setting them up. That was during the summer, when the school was all closed up with no active ventilation, hot as hell.

Win the lottery? I might call in before my shift would start, because I'd stay up all night in calm celebration, most likely.
Call manager or supervisor, "Hi, it's Jeff. My family just won the lottery, so I won't be in ever again. Enjoy your job." *click*

Heck, with enough money, I might conceivably just quit college, maybe do it part time as I please, taking only the few things that truly interest me.


Originally posted by: TheCrackedJack
Of course I wouldn't. The only reason I would ever work is pay the bills. If that's taken care of, I'd tell my employer to fornicate themselves with an iron rod.
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Oh come on now. You'd have plenty of money. You could at least afford to provide them with a clean surgical-grade stainless steel rod upon which said fornication could transpire.

Originally posted by: bigredguy
Sharks with laser beams? That's rediculous, I don't work near the beach, we have grizzly bears with mini-guns.
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Ooh, ooh, on tricycles too? With tutus on?


Originally posted by: akshatp
I hope you all know that 85% of all lottery winners in this country are in debt within 5 years of their "win"; not to mention friend-less and usually have major family problems arising from "hitting it big"

Most winners claim that winning the lottery was "the worst thing that could ever happen to them"

That being said, I would love to win the lottery :)
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Because a lot of people tend to be stupid too. Why do you think there are so many people with credit card debt? Yes people, you do have to pay for the stuff eventually. Win a 7-digit lottery and you should be set for life.

 
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jdiddy

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Feb 6, 2004
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I would walk into my work with $100,000 in a barrell call everyone over and toss the money in the middle of the room and just watch the ensuing hillarity.
 
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TrueBlueLS

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Jul 13, 2001
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I could retire and live good on 3 million after taxes. I'd go in and tell them to eat sh!t.
 
sash1

sash1

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Jul 20, 2001
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I'd continue working where I work, but I'd most certainly drop out of college
 
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ForumMaster

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Feb 24, 2005
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depends. although it sounds fun, not doing anything for my next 50 years is going to be very boring. i'd probablly only get like half of that due to taxes, and then i'd want it as a payment. then live the good life on a high pay rather then not going to work.
 
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Batti

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Feb 2, 2000
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Nope - my boss is well aware that if I hit the big one, she'll never see me again. Nothin' personal...
 
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letdown427

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Jan 3, 2006
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Yeh I probably would. I don't know how long for, but yeh, I'd probably go down and still be a part of the company for a bit. After a month or so, I'm not so sure.
 
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huberm

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Dec 17, 2004
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I would only go in long enough to take a crap on my boss's desk and leave.
 
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j00fek

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Dec 19, 2005
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even if i won the powerball or something id work still, id be too board if i didnt.
 
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mattocs

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Jan 25, 2005
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i'd show up, do the minimums so that they didn't suffer, train my replacment, and then i'd quit.
 
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