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The Powerball lottery is up to $1 billion tonight. If you won it, what would you do?

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[–] muddybulldog@mylemmy.win 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Among other things, I’d keep going to work. I enjoy my job. What I’ll really enjoy is every time someone tries to pawn off something on me that’s not actually my job I’ll tell them, “not my job”

[–] NightOwl@lemmy.one 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Being able to go in to work without the same fears that usually accompany those living paycheck to paycheck even if they enjoy the work must be the most freeing thing ever. Knowing you are now untouchable financially so can take a stand if something annoys you enough.

I paid off all of my debts and have a few months saved up. Same feeling I think. It is the most freeing feeling I’ve ever felt. Like a mini retirement.

[–] worfamerryman@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah I’m freelance and really love my work. It’s rewarding and impactful. Without any doubt these things are true. I’d probably cut back my hours a bit. But I’d just tell my clients that my services are now free.