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If you won the lottery, would you quit your job?
Wed Jan 5, 2011 9:03 AM EST
Results with 741 short comments
Total of 65,661 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

72.1%
Yes, in a heartbeat.
47,333 votes

14.1%
No. What would I do with so much free time?
9,272 votes

13.8%
I’m not sure.
9,056 votes

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No. What would I do with so much free time?
i'll be dead in three weeks to much time to sip on scotch

2 votes
#1
- Robert w-2064621
- 6:09 pm EST on Wed Jan 5, 2011
I’m not sure.
Depends on the size of the winnings, how close I am to retirement, etc..
1 vote
#2
- Cris in AZ
- 5:05 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Of course. $100/180 mil (depending) buys a lot of vacation time.
1 vote
#3
- Kaleli
- 5:08 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I wouldn't need to work any more. Someone else can use my job.
12 votes
#4
- Eoin-899252
- 5:11 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I would do something other than the job I am in. But yes, I would quit the job I have, today.
4 votes
#5
- jmk-426850
- 5:14 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
quit first ask questions later!!!
4 votes
#6
- phusi
- 5:18 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
I’m not sure.
I would not quit right away, I would take some time to figure out what I was going to do first.
2 votes
#7
- Sundiver
- 5:20 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Anyone who does not "need" to work should quit their jobs. There is so much volunteer work to be done!
#8
- wijic8
- 5:23 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I already plan to quit my job when I accumulate enough money to start my business. This would accelerate my plans.
3 votes
#9
- Andrew_
- 5:25 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
My lifelong dream is to NOT work for someone else!
3 votes
#10
- Btrahan
- 5:27 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I would volunteer my time to those who could benefit from it!
4 votes
#11
- MsDW
- 5:29 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
I’m not sure.
It depends. I like what I do. My wife would quit and I would build a new house, but I woud keep working until everything was stable.
1 vote
#12
- alex-2660743
- 5:30 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
No. What would I do with so much free time?
I'd continue to create inspiring travel adventures at Source Events!
#13
- Craig-2877749
- 5:34 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Are you kidding? I would be building myself a beautiful new house and traveling the world, not working!
3 votes
#14
- BlueMist
- 5:43 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Sure, I work to earn money to pay my bills. If I won even 1 million, that would take care of my bills so...
1 vote
#15
- MariaH-769265
- 5:44 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I would find other things productive to do with my time.
1 vote
#16
- Bruce-308647
- 5:45 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I would retire then start another career or volunteer.
1 vote
#17
- Sharon-506809
- 5:47 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Depending on whether the jackpot was large enough I suspect I would.
#18
- Kate S
- 5:54 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
I’m not sure.
I'll let you know if I win.
5 votes
#19
- Richie-2018068
- 5:57 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
I’m not sure.
I have been unemplioyed so long that I think...I would buy a company..just so I would have a job...
3 votes
#20
- patrickmitton
- 5:58 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Not right away. After planning and time for the frenzy to die down.
#21
- Incredulous-1395155
- 5:59 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
of course I'd quit. Unemployment is high...someone else surely could use a good job. Maybe I'd volunteer at a charity or start a business.
6 votes
#22
- T-REX-847863
- 6:00 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
No. What would I do with so much free time?
I would go to work every day I could... and I would pay a personal assistant to do my job so I could sit around and bs and drink coffee. :)
6 votes
#23
- Mark-515467
- 6:04 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
I am seventy one, in sound mind and relative healthy. Only problem I would have is living long enough to spend a windfall.
1 vote
#24
- Fred Hogaboom
- 6:04 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
Yes, in a heartbeat.
Well I ain't working now...so does that matter?? haha. I'd change my phone number FIRST of all.
7 votes
#25
- tbone74
- 6:04 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011

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Should a bank teller have been fired for chasing down a robber?
Tue Aug 4, 2009 6:15 PM EDT
A Key Bank teller in Lower Queen Anne, Washington, nabbed a bank robber and held him until the police arrived – and was subsequently fired by his employer, which claimed his risky behavior could have endangered bystanders. Was the bank right in upholding their policy? Or was it a harsh reaction?
Results with 33 short comments
Total of 2,331 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

14.5%
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
337 votes

85.5%
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
1,994 votes

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No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
Criminals tend to escalate their actions to complete their crime without being caught. The bank teller prevented further violent crime.
1 vote
#26
- D Schwartz
- 8:29 am EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
Banks are insured for robbery!! I have been robbed at gunpoint and I would not endanger my coworkers by chasing the guy down!
1 vote
#27
- ladypyrate
- 10:12 am EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
A Warning would have been sufficent!
#28
- The Timekpper
- 10:17 am EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
He did not do the right thing, he is not a police officer. I don't think he should have been fired though. A reprimand would have been enou
1 vote
#29
- Loren Osier
- 11:54 am EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
Happened to me in Upstate New York...I was given a "cardboard badge" by my fellow employees which read "our hero" and a "party"
1 vote
#30
- Walt McIncrow
- 6:25 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
?His hunch about the robber not having a wealon may have well been wrong endangering everyone in the bank.
1 vote
#31
- Brammy
- 6:50 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
He broke the rules and states that he would do it, again. That's justification for losing his job.
1 vote
#32
- Just Me-1256461
- 6:54 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
it is not the banks money that he was protecting it is the banks clients (customers) money. be sides the banks are not insured any more.
#33
- jamesmcdermott48
- 7:06 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery! He should be reinstated, and the bank manager should be fired for firing him!
2 votes
#34
- Change!
- 7:09 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
Well duh!!! "Hey guys, let's rob a bank. They won't chase us out. If we hurry, cover our faces, we can get a long way before they find us!!
1 vote
#35
- Phx Independent
- 7:21 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
Having been a victim teller (10X's) myself, this guy is someone I would never want to work with. Just because you don't see a gun, ...
1 vote
#36
- MasterandCommander
- 9:03 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
The person or persons that fired him, should be fired.
1 vote
#37
- Timothy Lingard
- 10:09 pm EDT on Wed Aug 5, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
If the rules states he should hand over the money, that's just what he should do. He's very fortunate no was was hurt.
#38
- FashionMarketer Ellie
- 4:02 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
no he should not of been fired he was protecting company assets.
#39
- Scholar Rat
- 8:01 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
"No good deed goes unpunished". Maybe the bank's insurance company would like to hire him.
2 votes
#40
- Bob-912928
- 8:48 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
I applaud him. I would so the same thing. We ALL need to stand up for our rights, and not give in to these thugs!!
#41
- Elaine-1257083
- 9:03 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
He used his instincts/judgement and did the right thing in that situation. If bank doesn't like it, I don't need to be banking there!!
#42
- GulMiguel
- 9:59 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
The problem is that we just let wrong doers go unchallanged. By doing that we are saying I see evil, what if he was going to kill? Standby
#43
- the fallan one
- 11:21 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
This guy is a hero who took 1 more piece of trash off of our streets and made them just a bit safer. It's about time the criminals pay.
#44
- rhand18
- 11:57 am EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
He was doing the right thing! The criminal is behind bars right?
#45
- skullman
- 12:01 pm EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
This is a no-brainer. He was trained in how to deal with this situation and failed to follow procedure, which is direct insubordination.
#46
- YourHomeForum
- 1:57 pm EDT on Thu Aug 6, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
This guy needs to become a cop. I like what he did. The bank has to fire him cus of insurance. But this man doesn't need to be a teller.
#47
- Anony aNON
- 10:15 am EDT on Fri Aug 7, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
It was a noble action, but he risked everyone around him and left his station unattended for any accomplices. The bank made the right move.
1 vote
#48
- BoomkinBabe
- 4:04 pm EDT on Fri Aug 7, 2009
Yes. It was a dangerous move that could have potentially endangered bystanders.
Can't make a habit out of this. That's why we have FDIC insurance.
#49
- solidox
- 5:37 pm EDT on Fri Aug 7, 2009
No. The teller should be commended for his bravery!
He was physically fit, able, willing and obviously competent. Bank robbers would think twice if they knew the teller might just stop them.
#50
- Carolyn Johansen
- 12:47 pm EDT on Wed Aug 12, 2009

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If you were jobless in your 40s or 50s, would you take an unpaid internship to pick up new skills?
Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:11 PM EDT
Results with 12 short comments
Total of 759 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

44.5%
Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
338 votes

15.5%
No. My skills are valuable and I deserve to be paid for them.
118 votes

39.9%
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
303 votes

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Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
Internships are an excellent way to pick up new skills and hone old ones, especially in a quickly updating modern society. I would take one
1 vote
#51
- BoomkinBabe
- 1:55 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
No. My skills are valuable and I deserve to be paid for them.
I can't afford to be unpaid. Rich people with big savings accounts and assets can do that, but not the rest of us poor folk.
#52
- kenaiqueen-897484
- 3:01 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
Absolutely! The work ethic and determination of a 40-something can put to shame a 20-something.
2 votes
#53
- Jeff-979804
- 3:04 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
With most of my assests depleted becasue of this downtuen, If I did take an internship it would be working two jobs to make ends meet
#54
- Ed-740313
- 3:16 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
I am 54. I was a Sales Manager in school supplies & went back to school to be an Ultrasound tech.I am now interning & loving it. Hire me!
1 vote
#55
- Debi92612
- 3:30 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
I'm in my sixties and would love the opportunity to 'intern' and pick up new skills. I have no intention of fading away into obscurity.
#56
- iaja
- 4:18 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
Yes. When the going gets tough, the tough do what they have to do to go where the jobs are.
Absolutely. This IS NOT the time to be "too proud". If you and the company are a fit, it could be a permanent jo.
#57
- Reality101
- 4:21 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
Actually I am sure; if it would open the right doors I'd do it in a minute.
1 vote
#58
- B. Coutant
- 5:10 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
No. My skills are valuable and I deserve to be paid for them.
With the rising cost of daycare, a parent can't afford to work for FREE...I need to pay the babysitter and transportation!
#59
- Sheilah T.
- 11:23 pm EDT on Fri Mar 20, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
Spin! VOLUNTEER, if employer doesn't realize the need to hire you, yet, or offer internning. Make sure your offer to volunteer is genuine!
#60
- Wake Up America!-959627
- 12:00 pm EDT on Sat Mar 21, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
I need to pay the bills! But if my future with the company would be brighter because of this...well, maybe!
#61
- JMH-102668
- 12:24 pm EDT on Mon Mar 23, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
If I felt that the new skills would lead me to a better life and new opportunities, then yes I would.
#62
- Greg-281912
- 6:35 pm EDT on Tue Mar 24, 2009
I’m not sure. It would depend on where the internship was and what doors it might open.
How can you pay bills, if you don't get paid? I guess an unpaid internship would be okay if I had other income to offset expenses!
#63
- Nonterran
- 4:09 pm EDT on Mon Apr 6, 2009
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