You’ve got to be kidding

R.E.L. says:

11:20am | 01/07/09

Q: How much has the guy who played lotto for 20 years spent over that period on the game? Subtract that from his winnings…

I would definitely quit my job, but I would start a business or two after giving a decent portion of the money to charity.
A person needs to contribute to the world even when he is wealthy beyond belief. Lying on a beach somewhere for the next 20-40 years would be a waste of time for the whole planet, not to mention selfish.

Jeremy says:

11:33am | 01/07/09

REL - if he’s played the most games at about firty bucks a pop, on each of the four lotto draws per week, every week for 20 years, he’s spent $166 400.  Of course, oz lotto and powerball havent been around that long, but either way, he’s making something of a profit.

I personally won 13.70.  But i spent about forty on the ticket.

So i’m off to buy another ticket with my winnings!  Guaranteed one mil tonight is better than nothing.

Alicia says:

11:41am | 01/07/09

I would walk into work, tell them to shove the job up their butts and walk out. Ok, I might do it nicer than that but I would most definitely quit because it’s not something I LOVE doing. I would probably look at going to Uni to get into my preferred career but not straight away. I’d want time to relax and go house hunting or shopping without wondering if the card will be rejected! I couldn’t be unemployed for the rest of my life even if I could afford it. I think it’d get boring after a while.

Dave says:

11:49am | 01/07/09

I wouldn’t be at work the day after the win, that’s for sure.  What did they do, celebrate with a nice cup of tea and go to bed?

I like to think I would finish current work commitments, but then it would be one helluva great holiday for a few years.

Sarah says:

12:20pm | 01/07/09

I understand them going to work, I would be so fazed, that I would need some semblance of normalcy to ensure I don’t lose my mind. I would definitely go to work… but I couldn’t guarantee I’ll be terribly productive…

Andrew says:

12:52pm | 01/07/09

If I had won $10m+, I would work today because work has been good to me over the last 10 years. As much as I dislike having to work 5 and 6 days including weekends, I would still do it until I knew they did not require me. Then I’d be off on a holiday for 6 months, buy house and car and then do local charity work mostly for the rest of my life.
I salute the winning couple still working today. They deserve to have won as money is’nt everything to them.

John says:

12:52pm | 01/07/09

I don’t believe anyone won.  I also don’t believe the draw is live.

Tony Hadley says:

12:52pm | 01/07/09

I’d go to work and then offer to buy everyone drinks, for the rest of the day, at the pub. Everyone except Eric, as I don’t like him.

Jo Taylor says:

12:57pm | 01/07/09

Of course I would go to work too!  You make a committment to your work and you should fulfill your obligations prior to commencing your jetset lifestyle.  No need to put your colleagues and employees out, just because you hit the jackpot - money is nothing without friends to share it with and if this is how many would start their new life, then I can imagine that the money won’t make that new life perfect.

A. says:

01:59pm | 01/07/09

R.E.L. they just worked out that the adelaide person has spent $9.7 million over the years, which is a helluva lot. so that means he only really won $43.3 million. poor fella, i bet he is regretting buying all those tickets!

Schartos says:

02:05pm | 01/07/09

I wouldn’t be at work the next day. Are you kidding? 53 Million is a lot of work! I like everyone I work with so I would probably buy them each a nice gift, perhaps a bottle of grange of something like that. However I would definitely have to come in and clear out my desk and delete any personal emails etc. After I did that I would give them their gifts and tender my resignation. I would write a glowing statement about my boss and pass that onto his boss. Then I’d probably visit the bank, pay off a few things and withdraw 20 grand cash. Then I’d more than likely get stupidly drunk and buy lots of useless random crap. The next day (or the day after depending on my hangover) I’d get down to the business of helping people and investing. $53 million. WTF. Go a little crazy I say.

RT says:

02:06pm | 01/07/09

I’d be too stunned on the day to be much use at work so a rare sickie would be in order. The next day would be for going in and giving lengthy notice and then doing as much as I could before leaving. My job has been good to me and I owe my employer a respectful departure when the time comes.

Martha says:

02:19pm | 01/07/09

I’d just casually show up to work in a helicopter.

Chris says:

02:54pm | 01/07/09

Work wouldn’t see my ass for dust.

That couple on the Goldie > divorced by years end forsure.

stephen says:

03:02pm | 01/07/09

Buy Barbados. Kick out Mel G. Ring up Suzie Q.

(I heard she’s in town !!!!!!!)

jeremy says:

03:09pm | 01/07/09

I’d convert as much as i could into cash, put it in a big pile, invite everyone around for a party, then contrive to accidentally burn the lot. garaunteed hilarity and notoriety would ensue…..for a long time.
lol

Krusty says:

04:34pm | 01/07/09

I was joking with my neighbour on Tuesday, said that if I won, I’d get a limo to drive us from home to the station

I got back half of my $60 ticket. I’m happy with that - it was still a lot of fun!

Kate says:

05:29pm | 01/07/09

I would fix my operation scars!

Panda from Adelaide says:

07:33pm | 01/07/09

I love my job, and I wouldn’t want to quit. My partner feels the same, he has a wonderful job (gym and personal massages at his work).

However, by keeping our jobs, we’d be taking away from people that need it more. So, we would quit pretty much based on that.

David says:

07:33pm | 01/07/09

Jeremy, it’s been done before - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKeq8ecwUKg&feature=PlayList&p=91BFA5A15DE22D95&index=0&playnext=1

Mark says:

07:50pm | 01/07/09

I would buy every one at work a car.  But same model and same colour.
Just so whenever they walked into the carpark they would be confused, and
remember that i am off spending the other 52million, while they are still at work.  How funny would that be 60 identical cars.

nick says:

09:03pm | 01/07/09

IU would build disney land in Australia.

cookie says:

11:33pm | 01/07/09

Work can go and get f@#ked. I would be straight home and see my wife and kids and never have to miss anything ever again.

Miriam says:

09:33am | 02/07/09

I would probably go to work the next day because, if anything, suddenly quitting might make colleagues suspicious that I was the winner.  Also, I’d probably be in such a state of shock that the routine would be welcome. Not everyone hates their job anyway.

Craig says:

04:39pm | 02/07/09

I would be pissing in the boss’ ash tray as soon as possible. And if he/she didn’t smoke, I’d supply the ash tray.