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

[SK-222]

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?

[pedsnrs1]

I would probably quit but do volunteer work at the hospital. I would also like to buy a huge house with big rooms, kitchen, family room, etc. near a military base. It would be available for military personnel who can't make it home for the holidays to have a place to go for a home cooked meal, Super Bowl/World Series parties, and such. I am a Navy veteran and have a special place in my heart for military veterans.

[ewattsjt]

I would have to quit. Do you realize how many lawsuits would be waged against you as soon as people found out? Hey did you know that there is a nurse, tech, or whatever that has several million dollars working at......... See, it already doesn't sound good.

[jetscreamer101]

I'd quit as well. I'm sure I could find other things to do with my time.

[yankeesrule]

I would absolutely quit working. I only work to pay the bills. That is why majority of people work. I chose nursing as it is a guaranteed job for life. If I won big.. what do I need a job for.. pass it on to somone who needs the money.. Me Ill be in tahiti... :)

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

i always believed i'd be one of those who continued to work. i'd pay my bills, drop to part time, help improve my parents' retirement and fund my own, but i'd keep working. after six months of forced "retirement" due to an injury, i've found that i really could find things to do with myself without working. i'd buy my hubby his dream boat (a cutter-rigged, blue water cruising sailboat) and invest the rest and we'd be out on the open seas soooo fast!

[KaroSnowQueen, RN]

Honey, I would quit with no notice!!!! I would call from the lottery headquarters!!!!!!!

I would build new homes for me, my kids and my sisters, pay off everybody's bills, travel like there's no tomorrow, and build a bookstore. My kids should keep working since they would just live off me forever, and really, twenty-soemthing boys NEED to keep busy. They could work at the family business and life would be good.

I would still be interested in nursing and the medical field. I might even keep up my licenses. But, I don't see EVER going back to work.

[CseMgr1, ASN, RN]

NO way in......Hadees.

My poor, tired body has had enough of being dragged out of bed every morning at 4:45 AM and having to make a two-hour commute to do the will of hateful and dishonest employers in order to draw a paycheck.

No, Siree. The day I win the lottery is the day I quit this business and start taking care of myself and my family.... for good.

[dream'n, BSN, RN]

I would quit in a heartbeat! Travel, read, volunteer, be 'room mother' at my kid's school. I would build my dream home. I'd become a professional student and learn about everything that interested me. Take my kids all over the world to soak up other cultures. I would definitely not ever be bored. And of course I would go first class to Disneyland.

[jojotoo, RN]

I'd walk away and never look back. There's plenty of productive ways that I can think of to spend my time and money.

[tgb3rn]

I love what I do, but would be gone....FAST. Everyone would know about your windfall and there would be this BIG sign on you that said SUE ME PLEASE I"M RICH NOW. I am 37 and would have no problem being retired

[CseMgr1, ASN, RN]

There is a story in my local newspaper today about a man, who despite having won $350,000 in 2004, $1 million last year and $2.5 million this month off scratch-off tickets...continues to work as an oven repairman. :lol_hitti

Which...is why I continue to buy and play my lottery scratch-off tickets...every day.

[Teacher2bCRNA]

if it's several million dollars, i would quit. if it's only 1 million, i would continue working and just retire a bit earlier.

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?