Some lottery millionaires can't wait to return to work

Comment #29

MeFirstYouLast — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:38:24 GMT

Prior to retiring, I worked for a major East-Coast Supermarket Chain, in their corporate office. They did NOT hire a replacement, they moved some one over from another group, provided minimum training, and saved as much money as they could. I think you will find, that when a company is in the lay-off mode, and some one leaves, they do not replace them with new hires. You win the lottery, and unless it is a union house, they will just double the work load of existing employees. It is why loyality... [ More ]

Comment #28

lottocalgal — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:30:54 GMT

I agree,

Being out of a job and in need of an income is one thing, but not working and not having the burden of needing and income is entirely different. If/when I win, after the year of home building and such, I will probably volunteer at an animal shelter or something that I would truly enjoy. Something that I can't do now due to minimum income needs. (I'm talking about fulltime volunteering) This would of course be based on the amount, i win. I don't think I could unofficially retire wi... [ More ]

Comment #27

Stack47 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:07:31 GMT

I don't see how only one job would have much affect on the employment statistics.

We read where a huge jackpot winner says they will continue to work and think are they crazy? , it's based on the type of jobs we have. When we consider that they have never had to report to work wth $50 million in their bank account, it's more like rolling our eyes and thinking wait until they ask for time off and the boss says no .

Comment #26

DC81 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:32:19 GMT

The only work I would be doing is looking over and keeping a hand in managing my assets and consulting with my people every couple weeks to see how everything is. I'm not much of an extrovert so I wouldn't have any issues with missing being around people. I could find many things of interest to keep me busy. Though if you like your job and would miss it, by all means, stay on part time or whatever but you better make sure you pay attention to that bunch bundle of cash that is now yours and not l... [ More ]

Comment #25

dphillips — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:12:30 GMT

CaliWinner, I am just reading your response and I like. Of course, I would like to stay active...but working for someone else...that's out of the question. My friend, a retired teacher, told me that she's is busier now than when she was teaching.

Finally, what people must do before they retire (whether or not they win a lottery) is have some enjoyable hobbies, now -- don't wait until the last day of retirement, to wake up the next morning, saying: now, what do I do? How sad...have a game plan... [ More ]

Comment #24

ryanm — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:50:54 GMT

Those wealthy actors and directors who don't quit working may enjoy their work, but they don't really count for not quitting because of money reasons because they develop a lifestyle where they cannot live off of their one year's salary even if it is greater than most of us will see in our lifetimes!!

As for me, I'd probably quit working for someone else, but I might just do as a few have suggested and just volunteer my services (I'm not creative enough to attempt to start my own business,... [ More ]

Comment #23

MaddMike51 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:40:20 GMT

Work sucks,always has always will.If I win the lottery I could find plenty to do that doesn't have anything to with punching a time clock.If anyone needs my job,they can have it after I win a major lottery jackpot.

Comment #22

justxploring — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:25:59 GMT

Personally, I think is selfish to go to work after winning millions. A lot of people are out of work and need jobs. If I was lucky enough to win a big lottery, I just could not bring myself go in to work knowing that I don't have to be there. That's selfish.

Instyle, I agree, but it depends on the type of job. Look at all the multi-millionaires who own companies and are still very active or the politicians who are wealthy before they bother to campaign. Wealthy actors directors still ma... [ More ]

Comment #21

Instyle — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:01:45 GMT

Personally, I think is selfish to go to work after winning millions. A lot of people are out of work and need jobs. If I was lucky enough to win a big lottery, I just could not bring myself go in to work knowing that I don't have to be there. That's selfish. Hopefully, If i ever do win, I'll have what it take to start a business to put more people to work. That would make me feel really good about my good fortune. To give just a little back to people who were not so lucky.

Comment #20

ThatScaryChick — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:00:19 GMT

If one loves their job, I can see staying at work. I love working with horses. If given the chance to, I would work in that field again (training, riding, competing) because I love it. But working in fast food? No way. It's not for me. lol.

Comment #19

CaliWinner — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:53:29 GMT

That's an interesting point. I don't hate my job, and I don't think I'm really unhappy, but I don't love going to work either. ;) I'm a programmer, and I LOVE programming (much more so than my previous profession), but I hate having a boss, getting up at 7am every morning, and working on projects that I hate. But it's hard to be a programmer on just projects that you like and without a boss ;) Maybe if I won the lottery, I could start my own little side business, and work for myself. I probably... [ More ]

Comment #18

One2Adore — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:11:09 GMT

I can tell you now, I'm quitting my current job if I ever won. And depending on the jackpot amount, I might not work again. There's one job that would make me consider joining the workforce again and that would be teaching. I love children plus I'd get the summer off to do my traveling.

Another thing I said I would do, which Gocart1 hit upon, and that is become a professional student . I'd like to take classes in everything possible. Learn as much as I could about any and everything. From co... [ More ]

Comment #17

rubberbandman — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:44 GMT

Interesting and considerate.

thank you, im probably still not going to volunteer anywhere, but your comments were thought-provoking, ill probably just donate currency or other assets.

Comment #16

ochoop17 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:19:32 GMT

It simple, do what make you happy

Comment #15

KyMystikal — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:57:16 GMT

I was one of the first posters on this and as I look back over the posts I started thinking the same thing.

Comment #14

Bradly_60 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:34:09 GMT

This is actually interesting. I think you can tell if people are happy with their current jobs by the answer to this question. As for me I would continue to work at my job. I probably wouldn't work full time but still, I like my job and I wouldn't want to sit around doing nothing.

Brad

Comment #13

gocart1 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:07:11 GMT

You got to do something.You can't just sit and watch tv all day or hang out drinking in some bar.So maybe some sort of work or schooling on a favorite subject would do great

Comment #12

Texas MadMan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:39:22 GMT

Well put............

Comment #11

CaliWinner — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:55:28 GMT

I think it depends on the place you volunteer at, and how they're run. I volunteer at an animal shelter occasionally, and I personally find it very fulfilling (if very saddening). I also occasionally volunteer at a women's shelter, and it's certainly enlightening, and I'm glad to be able to help those women.

There are other places I've volunteered at, though, where the help did not feel appreciated, and it was not a positive experience. You just have to find the places where your efforts can... [ More ]

Comment #10

rubberbandman — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:32:24 GMT

I agree with you totally except for the 2nd part of your first paragraph. There are many forms of charity, I wouldnt volunteer, I've done it before and it's not what it's cracked up to be, not very fulfilling or enlightening.

Comment #9

JackpotWanna — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:09:49 GMT

I like your post. Ditto for me too.

Comment #8

dphillips — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:15:35 GMT

I admire the winners who choose to open their own businesses: what independence, not having to work for someone else. Then, again, I admire winners who choose to give back to their communities by volunteering their services -- helping others without payment.

If I am a lucky winner, I am not working anymore because I enjoy travelling. I would have my itenerary packed with 'must-things-to-do-and-see before I die.' There would be no excuse why I should not follow my dream -- unless of poor healt... [ More ]

Comment #7

rubberbandman — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:01:09 GMT

If owning the world is a job, then i'll do it everyday with no hesitation.

Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?

The same thing we do every night, Pinky- try to take over the world.

Comment #6

ThatScaryChick — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:52:02 GMT

If working a job makes one happy, good for them, but I know I could find many things to do that doesn't involve working a 9 to 5 job.

Comment #5

spy153 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:45:25 GMT

I know people who thought they couldn't wait to never work again. And when the time came for them to retire, they couldn't bear it. They felt so empty. They felt bored. I have heard a lot of things they say for not wanting to quit work. Only a small handful have actually said it was

money that made them go back to work. So I have no problem understanding that some people just have a need to work in some way. It keeps them in the flow of things. It keeps them in touch with people they can rela... [ More ]

Comment #4

CaliWinner — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:24:59 GMT

I've actually been unemployed for over 9 months in the past, and I'll be honest -- I had NO trouble enjoying it ;) I think there are some people who have the knack of being alone and enjoying themselves by reading and puttering around by themselves, and there are other people who need to be surrounded by other people and interacting with others (introvert vs. extrovert, perhaps). On the other hand, I wouldn't want to be a total hermit...there were some weeks where I didn't leave the house at all... [ More ]

Comment #3

colthmn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:33:51 GMT

Heart warming and True-to-Life stories like these are one of the high points on this site, and I truly look forward to them. Not only serving as food for thought, but quite enjoyable!!!

Thank You

Comment #2

Littleoldlady — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:20:48 GMT

me too.

Comment #1

KyMystikal — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:56:35 GMT

I know never work again would not be on the top of my to-do list because I would be too bored not doing anything. I don't think I could work for somebody else so I would have to start my own business too.

Some lottery millionaires can't wait to return to work

Lottery Post — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Many of us, if we won big in the lottery, would have one item at or near the top of our to-do list: never work again.

But when Camelot, operator of the UK National Lottery, polled 100 of its lottery millionaires, the results threw up a few surprises. Of those working before their win, a third chose to go on working, with half of them remaining full-time. (And of the two-thirds who have ceased the daily grind, half admitted to missing work.) With a million-plus jingling in your back pocket, wh... [ More ]