Do you work because you want to... or because you have to??

[txlibdem]

If someone gave you enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life would you still be doing the same job?

Most people say "have to" and "no" when asked those questions. Do you want prosperity and plenty or a fantasy quest to collect money?

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[dkf]

1. People who like working don't retire. The fact that retirement exists says it all.

[txlibdem]

9. People who don't retire have their whole identity wrapped up in what they do

Not in who they are or their families and friends.

For me, once robots take over all of the jobs or I win the Lotto, I'm outta there.

[Ecumenist]

2. If someone gave me anough money to live comfortably enough for the rest of my life

I would do what I WANTED to do for the rest of my life. I would work at what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

[Nay]

3. I have to. And no, if given the choice, I would never darken the door of a workplace ever again.

I'm a real introvert and loner, and the need to work to pay the bills has thrown me into contact with whole bunches of people constantly, which is the definition of hell for an introvert. I am looking forward to retirement this year and can hardly wait.

[DLevine]

4. Most people I know work because they have to.

I no longer work, but the jobs I've had over my lifetime have been physically demanding and not exactly fulfilling. Many people I know plan to retire early, for less monthly income from SS, just because their bodies will not last until 65+.

[barbtries]

5. i work to live

my employer lives to work.

[txlibdem]

10. So that would put you in the camp of... ?

Let's say that tomorrow someone invents a robot that can do all the jobs that people don't want to do today. Would you continue to do what you are doing now?

[barbtries]

16. i'd still need to get paid somehow.

if tomorrow i was suddenly independently wealthy, i would continue to do the job i am doing now long enough to train my replacement. then i would go do what i want to do, and yes it is work, but it is good work that does not necessarily include being chained to a desk for the same 9-10 hours daily.

and in between times, i would travel around the world living in hotels.

[peacebird]

6. I would retire in a heartbeat, then do volunteer work

[woodsprite]

22. I'm with you Peacebird!

I'd give proper notice (but I wish it would be so fast their heads would spin). I'd prefer to work at volunteering for non-profits and being a mom who is available as needed for my son. My daughter is already in college and did well growing up, but I have a few years left with my son that I'd rather not miss out on. He seems to need more attention and guidance than my daughter did during middle school.

[liberal N proud]

7. I have said many times that if I won the lottery, I would continue to work...

until the bullshit got too deep or the stress was more than I wanted to put up with.

Of course, you have to play the lottery to win and my threshold for tolerance would be much lower.

Now of course, I would have to evaluate my position.

[Vinca]

8. If I came into money, I'd still work but it would be at a different job.

I'd work at establishing trusts to give the loot away forever and ever. The megawealthy puzzle me. For example, just because you can afford a handbag that costs thousands of dollars, why would you want one?

[lunatica]

11. My exact sentiments

I would actually set up an office and go to work to give away money if I was that wealthy. It would be my 'job'. I've always wished my job description included 'philanthropist'.

[dkf]

23. If everyone had what they needed your "job" as philanthropist would be pointless.

The question is how do we get what we want when no one does the work.

[lunatica]

25. And that would be perfectly OK with me

[txlibdem]

12. And the thousand dollar handbag doesn't make them happy

In fact, the ultra wealthy are no more or no less happy than the rest of us. Money brings them nothing except a certain physical security, never having to worry about starving.

What if I gave you enough money so you could live the rest of your life, travel the world, go back to school and get a PHD, do volunteer work, whatever. What would you do exactly.

[FLSurfer]

13. I'd still go to work everyday.

I may be an exception but I love my job.
I am a surfer, who owns a surf shop.
I look forward to work everyday.
Lottery would make no difference in my life
as I buy what I need to exist and live a very simple life.

[raccoon]

14. I have to, and to answer your other question, no.

If I needed something to do to feel useful I'd volunteer at a hospital or something.

[deutsey]

15. If I came into that kind of money, I'd still work, but it would be doing what I wanted to do

which is not currently what I'm doing.

[MrSlayer]

17. Obviously because I have to. And I'd never work again if someone hooked me up.

I'd much rather spend my time doing things that I like to do, when I want to do them. Wealth is freedom.

[zeemike]

18. I have often thought about this question

Let's say we have a system where all are needs are taken care of by robots...what would people do with there time?
The easy answer is that they would indulge themselves in pleasure seeking...but there are other possibilities...like education becoming popular again...and art and music and craftsmanship and literature..
So it could be heaven or it could be hell...and basically it is our choice what we make of things.

[guitar man]

19. If I hit the big lotto

Theyd wonder where the hell I went, never see me again

[Javaman]

20. I work at my job because I have to, I don't follow my dream because

that doesn't provide healthcare.

Any more questions?

[mainer]

21. I will work until I drop because I love it.

And I know I'm damn lucky.

As the saying goes, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."

[JI7]

24. first reason is I HAVE to, but if i was wealthy enough not to i would probably still work but cut

down on it. do other stuff like travel around the world. maybe invest in some small businesses around the country and take some more risks since loss wont affect your life.

(i have my own business so i would still keep this, but i think if i was working for someone else and hated the job i would quit and start my own business)

[Yavin4]

26. What Sane Person Would Want to Work ALL of their Life?

If I had enough money to never have to worry about money ever again, I'd spend my time traveling and learning. I'd take more classes in history, the arts, literature, etc.

There's sooo much more to life than work, and spending it working only to acquire shit that you don't need is a really sad waste of your life.

[smirkymonkey]

29. +10,000

[arthritisR_US]

27. I have to and no. n/t

[BiggJawn]

28. I don't like my job anymore.

But I have to survive and it DOES "pay the doctor, BOI!"

If I suddenly became independently comfortable, I wouldn't even stay to clean out my desk.