Grats, you won the lottery.

[A_Parked_Car]

If I won the lottery I would:

-Buy a modest-sized house in the city I currently live in.
-Buy a dependable, though entirely unremarkable, car (i.e. Honda Accord).
-Pay for the rest of my Master's degree.
-Travel all around Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore for a few weeks.
-Set enough aside in savings that I would never have to worry about money if I fell on hard times.
-Set up a history, strategic studies and political science scholarship at my university.
-Donate the rest to a few history departments at universities of my choice. Starting with the university I attended for my degrees.

I would live out the rest of my life as if I wasn't a millionaire. I would find a full time job somewhere, live modestly and eventually retire on the funds I had put away in savings.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

Facial Feminisation Surgery is considered a separate procedure, sometimes a non-essential procedure (so it won't necessarily be covered by the "main" surgery).

Spoiler: If you're interested

Here's a video going into detail about it and the general situation in the UK

I think you look beautiful. But I get what you mean, there's a hell of a lot of benefits to going (easy) stealth. I'm education heavy, and I was thinking of taking on development psych just to sorta 'ease into' less school room and qualify for more school counselor. High school weren't easy years as a trans* teenager, they're not going to be much better as an trans* adult. Especially when discipline is an issue, and parents keep foisting more parental duties on teachers. Seriously, next time I hear why teachers are supposed to be responsible for teaching kids ethical behaviour...

Anyways, that being said, I have maybe ... about 40'000 USD I could spend. Australian public health doesn't cover a whole hell of a lot. So FFS will likely just mean a little jaw contouring, and maybe a slight eyebrow lift, and a touch of nose work. I actually quite like my high cheekbones because they work for me.

That being said, there's always those things that niggle at your psyche each time you look into a mirror. So,e things are (luckily) awesome as is ... Shoulder width, body shape, legs, etc. Some things get a whole lot better on HRT ... and then there are those things that surgery can only remedy. Though I'm a bit conflicted, as I would be happy with a F1 natural gender presentation. Mainly because I'm pretty genderfluid.

If you are deadset going for easy stealth, I honestly don't think you need all that much done. Like, literally 99% there! I'd kill to have your bone structure ... well, maybe just maim.

 

[regalphantom]

Set aside whatever portion of it would end up getting taxed right away. Not something I really mind, but I don't want to blow 100 mil and then get a huge tax bill.

First thing would be to pay off my student debt, my brother's debt, and my parent's loans, as well as set aside money for my niece and nephews to go to university. Calling that roughly 1 mil.

Set aside money as gifts to very specific relatives. Parents and my brother each get 2 mil. Granparents get 500k each, mostly to get them comfortably through the rest of their years. Dad's brother, his wife, and each of their kids get $500k, plus what I set aside for their schooling. That is $10 mil.

Of whatever is left, I'd invest no less than 75%. A quarter of the 'investment' money goes to safe bonds, half goes to growth bonds, the remaining quarter is set aside for venture capital or to buy into key companies, as necessary.

So lets say that taxes are 50% (just a worst-case guess), that means that after gifting and saving I'm left with 10 million. I'd spend most of that on properties. A nice main home in whatever city I end up working in (I wouldn't quit working, although I may end up in a different field than I normally would), a nice but not extravagent property somewhere out west, and a nice property somewhere coastal with good sailing. I'm rounding these three properties to 7.5 million, but that is including property tax for the forseeable future and really going worst case (I probably wouldn't spend that much on properties), that leaves me with 2.5 million, which I would mostly sit on and just use comfortably. Or I'd buy a nice boat. I'm not sure which.

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

Honestly? Shit myself, wash those pants and undergarments thoroughly, frame them and put them on my wall. Then take the money, put some away for my kid in a trust with a load of caveats so she doesn't spend it willy-nilly once she's of age, some for her college. Then also put myself through school for a few things I've wanted to do, build a recording studio after I finish one of my degrees. Scout some bands and produce them for free to launch their careers, then turn their rights over to them with a caveat that a percentage of record sales are put back towards keeping the studio and production company running.
Also start an indie game studio for entry level programmers to get their feet wet, and also hire some experienced programmers to pass down what they know to the newbies, fair and balanced hiring and focus on games first, not marketing or demographics.
Obviously put some money away for myself in various accounts to keep myself from being broke, own a modest house in the country away from major city hubs but not too far from civilization.
And donate to various charities that aren't scams, mostly local ones and a few worldwide.
I'm not going to aim to change the world, just do what I can to make it better here and there.

 

[Dizchu]

snip

Well I'm not sure how much my 85x85 avatar picture accurately represents what I look like, but thanks! I look better on some days than others. Without makeup though I look very obviously male (I have had to learn so many tricks). Currently I am not on hormones or any kind of therapy (trying to get doctors to treat it seriously is a bit of an obstacle course, and requires the kind of persistence I don't have the energy to do). I am however fortunate for not having many "masculine" traits. These days rather than aiming for looking female I aim for a very androgynous look (because mentally I'm more androgynous than male/female anyway). I'd just personally prefer a female body, if that makes sense?

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

Well I'm not sure how much my 85x85 avatar picture accurately represents what I look like, but thanks! I look better on some days than others. Without makeup though I look very obviously male (I have had to learn so many tricks). Currently I am not on hormones or any kind of therapy (trying to get doctors to treat it seriously is a bit of an obstacle course, and requires the kind of persistence I don't have the energy to do). I am however fortunate for not having many "masculine" traits. These days rather than aiming for looking female I aim for a very androgynous look (because mentally I'm more androgynous than male/female anyway). I'd just personally prefer a female body, if that makes sense?

Ehhh, you get that. Some days you look in a mirror and it's like "definitely a 'fat day'", which I basically a saying I apply to anyday where I feel gloomy, depressed, and generally of exceedingly low self-esteem. Yeah, androgyne I usually try to hit as I feel most comfortable in that range. Precisely when I can't be stuff doing too many things.

Oh, I'm not sure if NHS is anything like Aussie public health, but I was getting a few hoops as well. I'm really loathe to tell you this as it's not really ethical given there are some risks associated with being on HRT without monthly bloods. The trick I learnt was buy the drugs online, just sit on them for awhile, and then tell your doctor you're using said drugs. They seemed to rubber stamp me through the process with only two psych evals and me pestering the shrink to pass on a confirmation to my sexual health specialist. Now, also, must remind you I know nothing of NHS. Whether it works or not, no clue. Just ... look I'd be a shitty person if I recommended it without actually saying anything against it (as there are a few things that are potentially harmful).

Also, it'd be a really good idea to being on HRT for maybe 1-2 years before thinking of what surgeries you may want. Mainly because you'd be surprised just how much can change, and you might find things you hate about yourself become things that actually work given the redistribution of lipids in your body. Like my high cheekbones ... strangely work with slightly fuller cheeks.

So, throwing that out there, too.

Also. if you aren't strapped for cash (depending if NHS completely/partial covers it) micronized progesterone. Anecdotally, When I self medicated I did so with micronized progesterone after a month (once again, shitty person if I didn't say that parts of this plan can potentially be dangerous). When I started using micronized progesterone I found a large increase in breast development (edit: you kinda start flatlining at 1 year and the continued benefits most likely are outweighed by other potential health complaint. I would certainly say within 2 months you really should get a doctor to start doing bloods, just to make sure).

That being said, you might want to hold off for a few months as the first 6 months are PAINFUL. Seriously, if someone strong-hugs you, or you bump into something, or you sleep too long on your stomach ... you cry-sort of painful. Everything feels like sandpaper against your nipples and you may have to fold a few pieces of aloe vera dampened tissues against them in over to avoid lactating over your favourite article of apparel.

So there's that. But that does go away ... kinda. Anyways. As I said before, whether it works or not (once again, shitty person, etc) you *may* be abl to bypass a lot of the MP/Psych bullshit.

 

[Dizchu]

snip

I'll look into it. I am extremely hesitant about the whole process and it's likely I might never even do it, but if it's possible it may be worth a shot. The NHS is experiencing a lot of trouble lately (the conservatives want to scrap it/privatise it or something) and parties like UKIP are even more hostile against it. Chances are, they'd consider cosmetic/gender surgery to be of lesser importance than A&E, for example.

 

[Ragnoon]

I would have to give some to my parents and my sisters, then I would by a nice slice of land and build a modest size home on it, then have a huge garage to host a large collection of motorbikes and cars.

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

First, I'd put back enough to pay the taxes on the lottery winnings. After that...


I'd pay off my parent's house
Move back to Jefferson City
I'd buy my own house and furnish it
Get a reliable car
(Optional) Get a motorcycle
Go back to school
Get a haircut and get a real job

I'd keep what was left and use it for emergencies and such.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

I'll look into it. I am extremely hesitant about the whole process and it's likely I might never even do it, but if it's possible it may be worth a shot. The NHS is experiencing a lot of trouble lately (the conservatives want to scrap it/privatise it or something) and parties like UKIP are even more hostile against it. Chances are, they'd consider cosmetic/gender surgery to be of lesser importance than A&E, for example.

Yeah, Australia is likely not too far behind in these sorts of regulation reform, sadly. Politicians haven't realised just how much taxation their missing out by helping us once. Hell, i would settle for a 0% interest loan. Government gets money back eventually. A citizen gets help sooner. General health and emotional wellbeing improves. Better able to participate in education and the workforce.

Everyone wins.

If you're one of those people that loves being able to pull off a ten hour shift, go clubbing, slam three margaritas in 10 minutes, and still wake up 9 am the next morning? Well ... yeah, never going to happen again. It's also kinda a lifestyle choice, like if you're working doubly hard for a cushy management position that you're pretty sure to get within the short-term ... yeah, not liable to happen given that you get fatigued twice as quick.

Your energy levels increase again eventually, but never 100%.

-------------------

OT: Transgender health advocacy group and charity service. 100 million could certainly right some wrongs in this regards.

 

[crazygameguy4ever]

i'd invest half of it, maybe buy a Subway Restaurant franchise or invest half in something that has stock that will always do well.. a product that everyone uses.. then i'd take the other half and put it in a high interesting checking account and live off the interest.. i might buy i few little things, but i'm not greedy so i wouldn't blow it all.. don't need a big mansion or sports car or anything.. I've always been a saver not a spender so being rich probably wouldn't change to much for me..

 

[Headsprouter]

Oh, I know exactly what I would do... [http://i.imgur.com/Vs28502.jpg]

Spoiler: srsly tho

Buy a nice house. Ensure my family lives well...

(something sensible regarding revival of the Timesplitters series)

Buy my friends nice things.

Commission artists to create what I can't. Hey, if I could buy talent, I would.

Disappear.

I don't know what else...some philanthropy, maybe? Enjoy the world as it comes. I don't imagine I'd MC Hammer it, but any means.

 

[Something Amyss]

OT: Transgender health advocacy group and charity service. 100 million could certainly right some wrongs in this regards.

Now you've got me wondering how much that would realistically accomplish.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

OT: Transgender health advocacy group and charity service. 100 million could certainly right some wrongs in this regards.

Now you've got me wondering how much that would realistically accomplish.

Well, assuming that you get various government subsidies because you're helping to pay money towards transgender health without them having to stick their hands in their pockets so much. Especially if you created a government managed fund that they could realistically invest and dip into to pay for extensive transgender health reform programs.

But the smarter option, I would imagine, is creating a Transgender health lobby as well as a public fund.

Alternatively you could do it Xavier-style and create your own boarding highschools for transgender children. Guaranteeing a healthier educational environment free of the intolerance and bigotry. Thus availing to the students greater avenues to university, more scholarships and thus better chances for career success.

Various countries where you set up schools would likely allow you to apply for government subsidisation because you're the one educating them and taking those costs off their books. You would also likely receive a fair bit in donations.

Now that I ponder this, I need a custom wheelchair. Or hire Patrick Stewart. Or both.

 

[Something Amyss]

Well, assuming that you get various government subsidies because you're helping to pay money towards transgender health without them having to stick their hands in their pockets so much. Especially if you created a government managed fund that they could realistically invest and dip into to pay for extensive transgender health reform programs.

But the smarter option, I would imagine, is creating a Transgender health lobby as well as a public fund.

I have to admit, it might just be the cultural difference, because I couldn't imagine getting government funding in the states. I mean, you can still target someone or fire them for gender identity, so....

Hell, Fox blew a gasket when my state established a law saying you couldn't.

Alternatively you could do it Xavier-style and create your own boarding highschools for transgender children. Guaranteeing a healthier educational environment free of the intolerance and bigotry. Thus availing to the students greater avenues to university, more scholarships and thus better chances for career success.

Various countries where you set up schools would likely allow you to apply for government subsidisation because you're the one educating them and taking those costs off their books. You would also likely receive a fair bit in donations.

Now that I ponder this, I need a custom wheelchair. Or hire Patrick Stewart. Or both.

Okay, but when do I get superpowers?

I mean, seriously, it sounds like it'd be a good thing and all. I hope you don't take it as me being down on the idea or anything, I just do legitimately wonder how far 100 million would go towards dealing with the issue of transfolk.

 

[lunavixen]

100 Million? Is that after tax? If so, the first thing I would do is pay of my HECS debt and my mothers HECS debt, I'd buy myself, my parents and my grandmother houses (nothing ostentatious as we're not that kind of people), my dad would get a new car of his choice (I'd have mine fixed), my parents would get 10 million dollars each, my brothers 1 million each and my grandmothers would get a million each. So that's approaching 30 million, I'd give 10 million to split between various charities, the rest would probably go into savings.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

-snip-

This is all true, and highly depressing, and 100 million would not go very far.

But in the end, some funding is better than no funding? Depressing conversation is depressing D:

 

[Something Amyss]

This is all true, and highly depressing, and 100 million would not go very far.

But in the end, some funding is better than no funding? Depressing conversation is depressing D:

Unfortunately, this is a topic that depresses me by default. Sorry to pay it forward.

 

[VoidWanderer]

Get my teeth fixed, sop I can have a smile I can be proud of. Pay off parents bills for five years, and give a couple of million to my sister. Help friends out with their dreams. Publish my books, work on my comic book ideas (after hiring a lawyer to looking into the OGC License in regards to Dungeons and Dragons).

Start dating, and settle down.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

Unfortunately, this is a topic that depresses me by default. Sorry to pay it forward.

I am cautiously optimistic. So I don't mind ^_^