what if you didn't need to do any work?

[Quiet Stranger]

Well if I were to win the lottery, I would be very VERY happy

 

[captainwolfos]

I can't believe people would get bored in that situation. I'd be out there exploring the world, visiting everywhere, doing everything. Who the hell would sit at home?

This. Just this.

Though I don't really work as it is. What with being a part of the several million 'young people' who are unemployed in the UK. The job hunt is vicious. Thankfully I'm in college, but I'm only there for another month or so D:

 

[Galliam]

I think it would totally depend on how much money per month I was recieving. If it was under 50,000 a year, I'd definitely still be getting another job. If it was over that, I'd spend a lot of time travelling and exploring my hobbies so I would say I could.

If it is an EXTREMELY large amount yearly, like I won a lotto jackpot or something, I can safely say I would quit working in the traditional sense and instead spend a lot of time building and maintaining my home and vehicles. Room dedicated to shoes? Yes please.

 

[ChaoticLegion]

You mean welfare?

No.

I was brought up this way: The worst possible thing you can do is not carry your own weight. Your problems are your own, and if anything, you should be carrying the weight of the problems of those who you care for.

EDIT: For the reason, I practically sprinted out the door when I finished high school, and instead of going to college and making MORE money then I do now sitting around doing nothing but churning through classes I already know, I'm joining the work force.

Your sheer joy at the idea of rushing straight into a working environment with almost no drive to further your own education and knowledge actually makes me quite dissapointed that people can still think so little of education.

OT: With a link to my above paragraph, I think this topic has been looked at incorrectly. While I would have no problem not working an actual job for salary, my time would be put into education and research. (Especially in the areas of the Law / Environment / Science)
Working a job for pay for me is not the issue, it is the lack of mental challenge and stimulation that would drive me crazy.

6 years of communication service in the Army Signal Corp+Certificates is sufficient for me to get a good job.

As I stated, the lack of a job for me would not be the issue. Just the idea that my mind would not recieve any challanges nor would I be learning anything new or performing some type of research is what would worry me.

 

[Stammer]

Well I'm currently living like that and I can tell you I don't like it one bit. I'd LOVE to be able to do something other than sitting on my ass watching that same episode of Zero Punctuation that I've already watched 3 times today because I have NOTHING ELSE TO DO.

 

[DefunctTheory]

You mean welfare?

No.

I was brought up this way: The worst possible thing you can do is not carry your own weight. Your problems are your own, and if anything, you should be carrying the weight of the problems of those who you care for.

EDIT: For the reason, I practically sprinted out the door when I finished high school, and instead of going to college and making MORE money then I do now sitting around doing nothing but churning through classes I already know, I'm joining the work force.

Your sheer joy at the idea of rushing straight into a working environment with almost no drive to further your own education and knowledge actually makes me quite dissapointed that people can still think so little of education.

OT: With a link to my above paragraph, I think this topic has been looked at incorrectly. While I would have no problem not working an actual job for salary, my time would be put into education and research. (Especially in the areas of the Law / Environment / Science)
Working a job for pay for me is not the issue, it is the lack of mental challenge and stimulation that would drive me crazy.

6 years of communication service in the Army Signal Corp+Certificates is sufficient for me to get a good job.

As I stated, the lack of a job for me would not be the issue. Just the idea that my mind would not recieve any challanges nor would I be learning anything new or performing some type of research is what would worry me.

Things my job will pay for me to learn while I work: Finished CCNA, CCNP, TACSAT/SATCOM specific skills (All payed for, while I work).

Things college will offer me: CCNA skills. I will have to pay for my own exam (Because my GI Bill will be depleted). 2-4 years out of the business, rendering my experience less valuable. Loss of military contacts that can help me get my foot in the door with recruiters.

Don't get me wrong, college is great for people with no experience in the work place and questionable skill levels. But it's an utter waste of time for me, even if I would make more money going to college (I mean I'd get payed more while I was IN college [barely though]).

 

[Byere]

Having worked for the last near 10 years after leaving school at 16, I can tell you now that no, I couldn't.
I couldn't sit around all day and do nothing worthwhile and still be happy... Hell, I get bored on my days off/holiday time. If I could live comfortably without the need to work (monthly salary that covered all bills and such), I probably wouldn't work as much as I do though. I would more than likely take time out and spend more time learning a new skill or work on other studies like I'm doing at the moment (I'm on a study course to become a games designer).

 

[Queen Michael]

Yeah. I'd browse TVtropes all day long, and read novels.

 

[makmende]

Oh the things I would do...like play lots of games,watch movies,read books,listen to music,learn to play drums (and maybe even guitar),feed hobos and do other charity stuff,read magazines,spend a lot of time on the internet,have a bunch of silly hobbies,party all the time,sometimes travel,work part-time job in case I need more money,write something(like memoirs or a book),draw,paint,rant about a bunch of stuff on youtube,try to do some animation,participate in some quiz and win more cash,learn to cook,have lots of pets,exercise...
You know,stuff like that.

 

[similar.squirrel]

I would swap it for a chance to go to whatever University I wanted, to study in the field of my choice. And a modest maintenance grant so I wouldn't need to work through college.

 

[Sehnsucht Engel]

Yeah, definitely. That would be great.

 

[priestswearseatbelts]

If I was a women.... that's exactly what I would do.

 

[funguy2121]

I'd learn and additional 3 instruments, start composing, also practice the drums 2-3 hours a day, write novels and screenplays and lyrics, work on my standup routine, and become a crappy painter.

I'd also have gatherings at my place most every night.

Ah, to have rich parents...

 

[Outright Villainy]

I'd buy decent recording equipment, and play and guitar and video games all day.

Easily. I can't fucking stand working. I think I'm allergic to it.

 

[Sun Flash]

I would find stuff to do; learn to play instruments, another language, paint, read books, write a book... it would be awesome. and heck, if I was still bored, there's always volunteer work.

 

[fordneagles]

I'd keep working Not so much because I'd get bored, but because even though I already love my job I would love it even more if I was working because I wanted to instead of for the money (and there are probably a lot of people who feel that way). The other reason is because if I had that much free time I'd just waste it anyway. I take a week of annual leave twice a year, and in the month leading up to it I think of all the things I want to do during that week, and then during that week I don't do any of them

 

[Viking Incognito]

Absolutely. I dream of having a life like that every day.

 

[Break]

Sounds pretty good. I'd have a lot more time and energy for volunteer work. Or, since I'd no longer have to worry about starving to death on the streets, I'd be a lot more comfortable about starting a business. An easygoing little cafe, maybe, with a stage for live music and drinks at night. That'd be fun.

 

[Myskomunken]

Being unemployed myself, I can say this; When I was younger I always had a dream of never having to go to school or work ever, and just play games all day long. And after I finished school, the first few weeks were incredible. Decent welfare money in combination with living with parents gives me lotsa money for games and other hobbies. But after the first few months it get really boring. You feel like you dont have a purpose in life, and every day is pretty much exactly the same. I think you need a job, so that when you get home you can pat yourself on the back and say "I did good today" and relax with your new game.

 

[Goofguy]

I know I would definitely be bored. I have a job right now that has some awesome perks, including considerable amounts of time off (fully paid, too). When I get my 3 week Christmas or summer break, I start to go stir-crazy near the end. I'll be looking forward to getting back to work so that my life has a purpose again.

Have time off is awesome. Having too much time off is not all that it's cracked up to be.