Real talk: if you won the lottery and didn't need to work, would you keep your admin job? Why or why not?

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No. I'd rather travel and learn. Do some volunteer work. Have experiences that I've never been afforded because I've barely kept my head above water all these years. I started delivering papers at age 9 to keep a roof over my family's heads. Both parents were around, and I had 4 siblings. Had my dad's parents in and out, his 7 siblings in and out, and countless other family members. I'm tired of working. As of now, I still have 24 years before "retirement age," although we all know that number will keep climbing. Not to have to save at least $3mil just to retire and not relying on social security would be a huge blessing. I'd like to actually live a little.

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Who would say yes to this lol

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I’d consider it, but if I stayed, I’d actually use that 6 week PTO/sick time I get and travel. Also get a place near work if n the city instead of commuting. I guarantee if one person pisses me off and I’d leave.

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Heck no 😂 I'd be traveling and have business/real estate investments.

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After only a couple great positions and far more nightmare positions over the years my answer would be “No way!”

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