If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

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Just a general type of question. Since a lottery is really nothing more than a tax on people who are bad at math, I know I'll never win since playing is the first key.

But.... lets say you did win big- who/would anyone here want continue nursing on a part time basis? Considering with big winnings you could live comfortably, likely live and have the ability to work where you wanted to, except less hours, perhaps a different nursing specialty, etc.

Another thought- would anyone continue on to medical school to pursue an MD, DO, etc. but haven't due to student loans and other big associated costs.

Lastly, for those who are burned out and only in the field because it's money within your trained area, what would you do to keep busy?

Hell, no!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.

Well after I picked myself off of the floor from fainting, I would call in to work laughing my fanny off and tell them I won't be in ever again. Now I do like nursing but with all the things we want to do, I won't have time to be working. We are always discussing what we would do if we won, it's fun to discuss but a little dissapointing and depressing too. We have come up with some great ideas that will never come to light.

Oh well....Happy dreaming! :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Home Health.

I would buy property and build a nursing home, hire excellent staff so these pitiful elderly nursing home patients could receive top care. I love old people.

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Yeah, I'd instantly be calling off rich too. Probably keep the license current, just in case (it's only what? 24 hours of CEUs, and $70 every other year?)

Beleive me, I wouldn't get bored without a job. And I doubt I'd miss it.

Oh, Triage? Your camp for disabled kids is kinda how a local center for kids with profound disablities started back in the 50s. A nurse took in a friends child to ease the burden of caring for it. Now, it's grown to be one of the best centers in NE Ohio for kids with MR/DD.

http://www.hattielarlham.org/

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Specializes in HIV Coordinator/Disease Intervention Spe.

Honey, if by some strange chance i did win. I would pay off bills and continue my job, I love it! :monkeydance: :lol2: :balloons:

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I don't play the lottery.

If I won real big, I would quit med surg. Get my MSN and teach part time.

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Specializes in PICU, surgical post-op.

I love my job. It's why I wake up in the mornings. I'd definitely keep working. The way things are around my unit these days, I could go per diem and still pick up loads of hours. However, I'd be glad of the time and cash with which to go overseas more. I'd probably spend a good half my time in the African bush immunizing babies and handing out malaria meds.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

I'm not a nurse yet, but I know I will love being one, so no I wouldn't want to quit. But I would hope I didn't win until I had at least 5-10 years under my belt in experience and then I'd get a PhD in nursing and then start teaching and working as clinical instructor.

Working on the floor would leave me open to a lawsuit.

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Specializes in Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care.

Winning a MILLION would NOT change my life.

Yep, I'd have a modest new toy or two - but I'd still work, have the same house and car.

TEN MILLION - I think my life would start to change a bit. Might not work as much - but, right now I'm kinda LOVING the job, so...

WINNIG A HUNDRED PLUS MILLION - life as you know it would change. I think the "working" question would be IMPOSSIBLE. Too much liability, too big of a target and your safety/security would be difficult to ensure.

Now, WHAT will I do with my time? All my FRIENDS and family would not have mortgages, debts or college worries. Several churches and charities will benefit. I have a very full life, exclusive of nursing - but, I suspect that I'd still find a way to help others. I'd devote a great deal of resources to animals, children and the elderly.

I guess it is just this.

It's like having a really good cookie and not sharing. Only YOU know just how good it is. When you share - others can know just how good something is too.

I guess IT would be a good problem to have. But still a problem.

;)

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Good grief, no!! If I won the big lottery, I'd tear up my nursing license and dance on it!!

LOL!!

I think people who love their jobs would keep working, because they are doing it for more than a paycheck. I'm currently a SAHM, so I'd be thrilled if I won!

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If I won a certain amount of money (more than 2 million) I'd quit working bedside and head into research/education. I'd need enough to pay off all my education bills and put down for a house. I love my job, but dealing with administration and working in the Age of Lawsuits is so very stressful.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

I would be very tempted to quit my job, but in reality...I would stay, for a little while anyway. I would finish out my orientation and get a good solid year (all the while knowing that I could leave at anytime would make it that much better, I think...no pressure). I would definitely put my money into investments to keep it working for me and my decendents.

Then I would finish out my degree all the way to PhD, spend some time in the peace corp or other worthy organization volunteering my nursing services in underserved countries. I believe if God blesses you in such a way, it is your duty to do something with it for the good of humanity. Therefore, that would be the BEST use of my knowledge, time, and expense account!

Afterwards, hubby and I would retire VERY VERY young and have a ton of kids and grandkids to spoil for the remainder of our short time on this planet. I would also start a nursing scholarship at my school and teach for awhile too.

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