If you became rich would you stop working?

@tjades (3591)
Jamaica
April 13, 2009 11:34pm CST
Ever noticed that some rich persons never retire until they just cant seem to make it to work anymore? I wouldn't work that long but I certainly would not stop working because I became rich. I would always be mindful (I think) that I could lose it all and go back to being middle class or God forbid... poor. How about you? Would you stop working because you got rich? Share your reasons.
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@rocketsky (1013)
• China
15 Apr 09
I wont do that if i am rich . money donest mean anything in our life ,we need to keep positive life and never give up doing soemthing that you like
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• Canada
15 Apr 09
it really depends how much money you mean by rich 1M or 10M. Because if I had 10M I would definetly quit make sure I don't use it all in 1 year save on my education and family
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
15 Apr 09
if i become rich, i will still work, i will not just lie down and wait for apples to fall or something like that. i will most definitely work more, and have vacations as well, i will however, quit working for other people but will have my own business and help other people have jobs. i will also work for God and share the blessings to other people. :)
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@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
14 Apr 09
I would quit my job right away and then have a big party and invite everyone I know. I would never work again and do things that I enjoy. Why work if you are rich. I know some people will say without work you will get bored, I don't think so, I would not get bored travelling the world and enjoying life and doing what i wanted. I know I could find so much more to fill my time if I was rich
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@harmonee (1228)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I know I would stop working at the job I'm at now, but I wouldn't stop working all together. I would use it as an opportunity to do something that I love, but can't necessarily make enough to afford the house and car. I love the water, taught swim lessons and coached high school swimming for years, but it just isn't enough to make ends meet once you move out of your parent's house. I would go back to doing that. It would be more of a hobby than work, but I know I would be getting a little money for it and improving a person's quality of life as well.
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• United States
14 Apr 09
Ever heard the saying, idle hands are the devil's playground? What I take from that saying, and how it applies to your original post is this... if I ever become financially stable where I can quit my full time job, I would not completely disinvolve myself as a member of the "working public." I just wouldn't work for a paycheck anymore, I would work for self reward. I would work in different ways... ex: I would contribute my time to educating youth on important issues, do public speaking, or volunteer at local shelters, etc. I would no longer work to live, but live to work. I would spread my good fortune in positive ways and in Godly acts & notions. For when we do not fully appreciate the blessings that have been given to us, we could wake up one day and find that they have been taken away from us...that's food for thought?!? I would rather wake up one day and be poor, than be ashamed of how I spent my wealth.... Does that make sense?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Thats a hard one. I get a certain satisfaction from working that I don't think I would get if I was sitting around spending money without feeling I earned it. Just tonight on the way home I was feeling happy because I had bought myself a new perfume, something that I can't normally afford and it made me reflect on those things that I have purchased in the last year while working. I am proud of those things that I actually worked for. Also initially it might be fun to sit around and do nothing, but I think that after awhile it would get boring.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
16 Apr 09
I think you said it well Kb. It just wouldn't be the same being able to buy whatever you need without having to think first or work towards it. Thanks for sharing
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Of course I would stop working as an employee but I would definitely build a business which will enable to help many people in our locality. I guess when it happens, I would surely give back the blessings to the church and the people.
• Hong Kong
14 Apr 09
This is really a good idea to contribute to our society.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
25 Apr 09
And that would be a very good thing to do meticulo That way you would never allow the riches to take centre stage over fellow men and their wellbeing.
@becdmd (704)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
I will not work of course..but it doesn't mean it ends there...Instead I'll let the money work for me even if I'm rich because that time...I should have a business with a lot of employee, I have a time deposit on the bank, I will use my blessings for God's glory by helping the church, the missionaries and probably join organizations to help the poor, orphanage and the sick. (In my dreams LoL!)
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
25 Apr 09
Ha ha ha... its really in all our dreams I think. I know for sure many of us would not be here on Mylot. Thats one of the good points of life we would miss if we were rich. Thanks for sharing
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
14 Apr 09
I would work even I would get rich. I don't think any wealthy person can live without working. It will be so boring if someone doesn't have to work.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
25 Apr 09
I cerainly think so too Mickey. Thanks for sharing
• China
14 Apr 09
sure i would,cos i really want to have a trip around the world;)if there is enough money,i would do sth i love,like travelling,reading,painting,dancing or others. just live for myself,do the things i love.that must be a perfect time.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
16 Apr 09
So you would live-it-up we would say here noquite. I hope you will get to live at least one of your dreams you mentioned if not all.
@skyla26 (284)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
money can buy everything so i a person become rich and richer someday if you don't have a stable job i know that if you are rich today, you will be poor tommorow. job is very important. being reliable to money is not good
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@mira91 (985)
• Singapore
14 Apr 09
Haha, i think most peopl would go with what you had to say here cz anything can happen and ANYTHING can change when you least expect it to so i guess i'd keep on working even if i was rich...Besides, you could always just save up all that for your future grandsons and granddaughters or something yea...^_^
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
16 Apr 09
Very true mira. Wouldn't want contentment to get the better of me. Thanks for sharing your views here.
• United States
14 Apr 09
If I were to strike rich right now at this time I would quit my job immediately!! Since I hate it sooo much, but yeah I have to say I would but I would be smart about my riches and invest so that I wouldn't have to work anymore.
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• Philippines
14 Apr 09
me? How I wish i am rich... person ....if that will happened to me i wont reaaly stop working since i have everything and i wanted to share what i have to those people who are deserving of receiving gifts from me... so therefore i wont stop working so i can earn more money and i wont stop helping people who really needs my help....but i have to balance everything ... i dont work and work and work ,, ofcourse i have to maintain my balance health and a happy satisfied life.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
15 Apr 09
Thats a good stance to take maria. There are certainly many needy persons around who would welcome and are deserving of such help.
• United States
14 Apr 09
since I have had to work about all my life I would say I would stop working. I would invest some of my money and save some. I think it depends on how much money that I would have.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
16 Apr 09
It is said that a wise man lets his money work for him. Who knows maybe that may very well work for you. All the best and thanks for sharing sweetash.
@gzlgzl123 (224)
• China
15 Apr 09
Maybe I become rich because of my working.I must keep on working.Although I become rich,I will don't worry about the food and clothing and the spiritual support will decrease.
@hanah87 (1835)
• Malaysia
15 Apr 09
I will stop working and be a businesswoman if i got rich.
@wakinsey (141)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I'd stop working and spend more time enjoying my family.
• Philippines
15 Apr 09
I always said to myself, once i have enough money and i can live comfortably, then i will stop working. so to answer your questions, yes i stopped working and i will start enjoying my life.