If money were no object, I would stop working in a heartbeat (if not quicker). There are way, way, way too many other things I enjoy doing. Volunteering at museums, visiting places I've not been before, going to Florida more to see my folks, perhaps spending time on my brother's boat, and the list goes on. Work (for some of us) gets in the way of life and having fun while I'm still "young" enough ??ÿ ??ÿ
Yes, and in style, sporting my personalized custom survey truck and accessories.
Yes, because I would donate all the winnings to various charities just to piss off the IRS and help others.?ÿ ??ÿ
Who says I haven't already won and no one can tell the difference?
Anyone here remember back to about 1978 when J. Paul Getty's grandson was kidnapped and they chopped off his ear and sent it to him to prove they were serious? ?ÿDo you really want to subject those near and dear to you to such potential danger?
I have a friend who won north of 20 million in a lottery. He never quit his business; gave most of it away and his family took the rest. Basically he lives by himself off of SS.?ÿ He never bought a boat but his kids all have them.?ÿ
I very seriously would not want anyone to know other than one or two very trusted investment and tax experts who were sworn to secrecy. ?ÿCould go through a few million in a week or two. ?ÿSomething like a few hundred million would be a burden.
'Someone once called lotteries "a tax on people that can't do the math"
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Three types of people in the world. Those who can do math, and those who can't.
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I don't think my license would be valid in Tahiti.
I would still work but only on a few favorite project types and probably more as a philanthropic effort.?ÿ I guarantee none of the work would be located on a site with any ticks present.?ÿ I can't risk that red meat allergy.?ÿ ??ÿ
One of the problems with being a known very rich person is that slimeballs view you as easy money by suing you for some alleged excuse. ?ÿI have had a few jobs over the years for very rich people, including a MLB pitcher, whose concern was knowing where their liabilities began.
Too many other interests to ever survey again.?ÿ We all have areas to learn, but, for the most part, been there and done that.?ÿ I am ready to make new challenges.
Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
That doesn't mention the conditions of weather, bugs, dangerous animals, poison ivy, etc. that may be involved when and where you are obliged to do it.?ÿ
I only do surveying-related things like bench mark recoveries and playing with obsolescent measurement toys when and where I feel like it.?ÿ That means it is not work.?ÿ Sometimes I do risk the bugs and PI, though, for an interesting enough bench mark.
Lots of people with multi-generational wealth continue to work at their craft. For example - actors, athletes (especially those who go into broadcasting after their playing careers), Wall Street CEOs.
Would anyone consider teaching( one mention of scholarships) the next wave, the possibly last real connection to the craft, as we continue to race toward technicians working for lawyers in charge of the advancing technology??ÿ
I doubt it. At first I'd tell myself that I needed to keep working but after a couple months of being independently wealthy I'd look at the 51 (or more) hour weeks and go "why am I doing this?". I would, however, work as a consultant, primarily for my current employer if they wanted me on that basis.
