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22 People Share Their Jobs That They Wouldn’t Quit Even If They Hit A Jackpot
Article created by: Ieva Pečiulytė
Having a job that you truly love is an amazing feeling. Not only does it put food on the table, but it provides you with a deep sense of purpose and personal growth. It’s not just about the money—even if career opportunities are an important factor. It’s about making an impact in the world. But how many of you could genuinely say that you’d stay at the company you currently work at if you ever won the lottery?
Well, as it turns out, plenty people would. Members of the r/AskReddit community revealed what their jobs are and why they wouldn’t quit even if they got lucky and hit the jackpot. It’s genuinely wholesome and inspiring. And it’s proof that your career can be meaningful, not just a bottomless pit of soul-sucking despair. Scroll down to see what these internet users had to say.
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#1
I'm actually a chef at my local homeless shelter. My dream job, even with an advanced degree. I'd not quit this if I won 3 lotteries. I would, however, cut a fat check to my organization and my sister organization
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#2
I recondition (light remodeling) apartments after tenants move out. I’m alone all day and I can listen to podcasts or books, the work is very satisfying to me, and as a woman I’ve loved learning HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work as I use the experience in my own home when things break/need updated. I would go crazy without working anyway but I really do love my job
#4
This is going to sound stupid but I deliver food for UberEats. I do it mostly for my mental wellness. I am retired so I do this to get me out of the house during the day instead of sitting around doing nothing but battling my depression and anxiety. I love the feeling of riding around town on an electric scooter and seeing the sights here in NYC while also having a feeling of self worth... if that makes any sense. I don't expect anyone to understand how much I get out of doing deliveries but I hope it can make some semblance of understanding to those in the psychiatric field at the very least because I feel as though I need validation for some odd reason.
#5
I'm a doctor. A great portion of my income is already donated to my hospital's program that expands access to low-income patients. I'd probably give 100% of my income to the program if I won and use the lottery winnings for living.
#6
I drive a bus for a retirement village and memory care unit.
They’re not all a bunch of brain dead trump zombies and the ones that aren’t are the best, sweetest, kindest people I’ve ever met. I love my residents.
#7
I am a Zookeeper 😊. I would love to win the lottery- but I wouldn’t quit my job. Working with animals is incredibly rewarding
#8
I work at an after-school program for teens with disabilities and it is the most fun, rewarding job I've ever had. Plus, I would miss my kiddos.
#9
I teach people how to sew, mostly kids but we have a few adult classes as well.
It is stressful but also so rewarding to see a room full of people who have learned a skill from you and can take home a bunch of goodies, and sewing is a dying skill so we need to teach it more!
#11
Public librarian. Not leaving till I can't do it anymore. Love the public (most of them, most of the time), love getting people resources to improve their lives, love being the first to know about new books/movies/music/board games, love spending tax money on things that make people actually happy, love talking to my ridiculously smart, talented coworkers. I'm on my fourth career. This is the only one I wouldn't leave immediately if money were no issue.
#12
I’m the Assistant Director for a Children’s Theatre.
It’s really not something you do for the money. You do it because you love it and can’t imagine your life without it.
#13
I'm a musician. Basically I have what for most people is a dream job, which makes me a non-representative specimen. On the other hand, I still occasionally work as a paramedic, and as rewarding as that job can be, I'm mostly doing it when I want to grab some extra cash. I'd probably let my certs expire if I was rich.
#15
When I win the lottery I’ll still work but I’ll probably go to part time. I work with children with special needs :) my job is rewarding and special, I love working with kids. Plus I’m too young to “retire” and not work, I’ll get bored lol
#17
I run my own company and my employees are like my children. I love them to bits, and we do meaningful work with remarkable companies. I hit the jackpot already
#18
I'm a winemaker. I absolutely love what I do, and would never give it up.
If I was to win the jackpot, I would buy better toys for my vineyard and winery.
#19
I teach in a difficult state to do that. So if I don’t do it then it’s one less person who’s going to try and do a good job for the kids.
#21
I develop chemical sensors. I would buy the company and work half time. The joy of solving the types of problems that come up are fun. I would also get to solve the bedbug detector problems.
#23
I am a software developer, which can be a grueling thankless job at some companies, but my current employer really values me (and lets me know it frequently) and I enjoy the problems I solve on a regular basis. Plus I work remotely, so I already have my dream office. I would likely cut back to part time so I could enjoy more time with my wife and cats, but otherwise this gives me purpose.
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