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Old 01-19-2004, 12:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What would you do if you didn't have to work?

You just found out a long lost relative has died and left you his fortune. You are financially secure for the rest of your life.

What do you do now?
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Old 01-19-2004, 12:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, I don't work now. And I SHOULD be financially secure for the rest of my life, or the majority of it. So...What do I do now?
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Old 01-19-2004, 12:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I would probably build the animal sanctuary I've been planning since I was twelve. After that, probably not a whole bunch. Budget permitting, I would pay off all my parents and brother's loans.
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Old 01-19-2004, 12:50 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Well, I don't work now. And I SHOULD be financially secure for the rest of my life, or the majority of it. So...What do I do now?
And how, pray tell, did you accomplish that?

Myself, I'd keep the job I have no because it's fun and I enjoy it and I can make my own hours, and then I'd sit on my ass for the rest of my life doing whatever I pleased. Nothing to specific. Travel to many places, etc, and lots of other stuff.
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Old 01-19-2004, 01:05 AM   #5 (permalink)
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If i was secure, I'd just do nothing for the rest of my life.

If I was rich as hell, I'd build myself a house. It would have its own theater room, kick-ass pool room, and be awesome in general.
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Old 01-19-2004, 01:48 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I'd continue to work but I'd put more of an effort into finishing my novels after I travel to Japan. I'd also love to build a tradtional Japanese house high up in the misty hills away from modern day machinations.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:01 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Simple. I would spend it all. Then cry. Then go back to normal life.
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Old 01-19-2004, 03:16 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 01-19-2004, 04:12 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Start a foundation of some sort. Something to do after i got sick of the above things.
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Old 01-19-2004, 05:12 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I would build myself a bunny ranch like hugh heffner and live with half naked/naked women all day long


Maybe even take some pictures and sell em!!
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Old 01-19-2004, 05:39 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I'd do the same stuff I do now - all day, just like I do now. Collaborate with people, mess around with computers, come up with stuff to put on the Net, build things, home and land projects, ride horses, go to the beach, camp out, go on boat rides, make love, go fishin'...
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Old 01-19-2004, 05:43 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I would jump in my car and travel the states. Next, Europe. That should keep me busy for a while.
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:29 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I'd probably take a few years off and simply travel.

After that I'd need to get some kind of job, we as people need to socialize on a daily basis.

So maybe some kind of bartending job.
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Old 01-19-2004, 06:58 AM   #14 (permalink)
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You just found out a long lost relative has died and left you his fortune. You are financially secure for the rest of your life.

What do you do now?
I'd still join the Army. I never did it for the money, and that would be even more reason so!
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Old 01-19-2004, 07:14 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I'd take care of my loved ones debts....travel....and spend more time on making music.
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Old 01-19-2004, 07:15 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Old 01-19-2004, 07:18 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Train jiu-jitsu everyday, allday and travel.
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Old 01-19-2004, 07:31 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Pay off my debts.
Take a year's leave to travel.
Make love every day! (Oh, I do that now!)
Catch up on my scrap books (that may take 5 years off!)
Return to work and a "normal" life, maybe part-time, the following year because I LOVE my career.
Donate, donate, donate.
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Old 01-19-2004, 09:40 AM   #19 (permalink)
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I would sit on my ass and play EverQuest 2 when it comes out all day long....
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Old 01-19-2004, 09:55 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Form my own kind of 4-H club.

Holland
Heinekin
Hookers
Hash

Oh, and go fishing every day.
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Old 01-19-2004, 10:00 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Re: What would you do if you didn't have to work?

Quote:
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You just found out a long lost relative has died and left you his fortune. You are financially secure for the rest of your life.

What do you do now?
become a 'perpetual student'.

*sighs dreamily*

..of course 1st i'd take care of debts/needs of me and loved ones..
and do a bit of travelling in between learnings..
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Old 01-19-2004, 10:02 AM   #22 (permalink)
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I'd donate it all to TFP.

Or, just sit on my ass all day having my every whim fufilled by the legions of cabana boys (and cabana girls too, because, hey, I'm an equal opprutunity kind of employer!) I just hired.
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Old 01-19-2004, 10:50 AM   #23 (permalink)
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I'd build and race my cars 24/7.
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Old 01-19-2004, 11:04 AM   #24 (permalink)
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1. Leave job (good friends, bad mgr and boring work).
2. Travel.
3. Pay off debt and debt of close friends.
4. Buy a home big enough to hold state of the art audio and theater gear.
5. Donate randomly to charitable causes at my own discrection.
6. Learn to _________ (which would change monthly)
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Old 01-19-2004, 11:08 AM   #25 (permalink)
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I'd probably keep on the plan that I've got set out for myself, I'd just have a hell of an easier time doing it.

I'd go to school full time and work part time, instead of the other way around. I'd travel the world, and try to work in as many kitchens as possible, which is easier if you tell them you'll work for free. Then I'd buy some vineyards out in BC and open a Bed and Breakfast.
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Old 01-19-2004, 12:28 PM   #26 (permalink)
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I'd do the same shit I'm doin' now.


I'd just have a solid gold toilet.
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Old 01-19-2004, 01:35 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Become a stalker.
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Old 01-19-2004, 01:43 PM   #28 (permalink)
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And how, pray tell, did you accomplish that?

Myself, I'd keep the job I have no because it's fun and I enjoy it and I can make my own hours, and then I'd sit on my ass for the rest of my life doing whatever I pleased. Nothing to specific. Travel to many places, etc, and lots of other stuff.
Instead of wasting my money on college, I invested in various things.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:08 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Am I the only person who had Office Space flashbacks?

I would do the following:
1. Buy a modest house surrounded by a forest
2. Get out of debt along with close family and friends (they'd get a lump sum to be fair)
3. Begin reading and learning everything I can
4. Learn how to be handy- woodworking and building electronic things would be fun
5. Have fun ( this should be priority anyway)
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:16 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Am I the only person who had Office Space flashbacks?
Heheh...

...two women at the same time, dude!
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:22 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I would prolly go crazy.

Or I would just keep working for the fun of it. I really love my job, and am not too keen on sitting around and doing nothing.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:25 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Instead of wasting my money on college, I invested in various things.
Awesome - one of the smart and capable minority. Kudos to you sir. College isn't a waste for everyone, but it certainly can be for some who have the skills to be monetarily successful without it. Congratulations on recognizing that in yourself.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:29 PM   #33 (permalink)
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sit at home eating papa johns and watching the spice channel all day, everyday lol
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:31 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I'd buy a big ranch, help out family members, then travel the world and read alot when I wasn't out working. Then, when I got bored of that, I'd go back to work, but work for myself, and maybe run for office.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:37 PM   #35 (permalink)
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I would buy a business off of someone and not have to work for anybody but myself.
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Old 01-19-2004, 02:52 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Instead of wasting my money on college, I invested in various things.

While it's not true for everyone, for myself college has been anything but a waste of money. However, I do know of people who are quite the opposite. In order for me to do what I want to do, an extensive college education is required, and I've been nothing but stimulated by these years so far, but thats because I went out of the way to ensure I was taking challenging courses that actually required work.

Oh, and if I was secure, I'd still finish my education (debt free....wow) and work off and on, but never more than a day or two a week. The rest of the time, build a house on a lake somewhere and fish, hike, and all that good outdoorsy stuff...as well as two chicks at the same time man...
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Old 01-19-2004, 03:28 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Open up a coffeeshop and/or travel.
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Old 01-19-2004, 03:30 PM   #38 (permalink)
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omega2k4: while I respect your achievement (and am rather curious to hear the details if you would share), it's a good idea to invest in yourself now and go to college. Seems like you've found something you're pretty good at, so go and get a business degree and you'll be a pro.
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Old 01-19-2004, 03:30 PM   #39 (permalink)
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nash: what kinda coffee shop?
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Old 01-19-2004, 03:32 PM   #40 (permalink)
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If I had no budget and nothing but free time, I would travel like crazy. That would be first priority. Then I'd buy every single DVD I ever wanted, and watch them all. I also love to read, so I'd collect a massive library, and spend hours with a good book. Then I'd invest the rest, settle down, and raise a family.
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