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I would give notice, help transition my work to others, make a substantial donation to the agency (I work for a non-profit) and then volunteer with them, doing all the fun parts of the job and none of the drudgery (goodbye, data entry!).
I read that nearly everyone who wins a big lottery quits their job shortly after.
This is despite many winners saying they would continue working.
Once they realize how much they really one, they will wonder what they are doing showing up for work.
People say they wouldn't leave a job if they won the lottery, but the job might leave them.
You'd never get another raise or be promoted. Why? You don't need the money.
I think I'd just be as quiet as possible about it, and just give two weeks notice.
Why wouldn't you get a raise or promotion? If your work and attitude dictates it, then you should be substantially rewarded (with a raise or promotion). Doesn't have anything to do with if you "need" the money or not. If you act like an a$$ since you are now a "millionaire", then of course you won't deserve a raise...and would eventually get fired.
I would give notice and quit. I wouldn't tell any of them I'd won. Only my grown kids would know, and they would be sworn to silence. I would do some traveling but I wouldn't move to a fancier area because I like my friends here and other regular people.
Most of it would go to my kids and grandkids eventually. There are a few things I'd get for myself, like a new truck and a new car. It would be nice to treat my family and friends to some shows and events, and pay for the grandkids education,
I would give some to St. Jude's Hospital and some other charities that don't waste it on high salaried staff.
I would give 2 weeks and retire. I would give my self an annual salary (150K) + an expense salary (30K)(rent+utilities+average food spending) so i don't blow all the money away
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