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Some months back, I won the lottery. Not the small ones, we're talking about seven-figure eye-watering money. Man, was I over the moon!
I quit my job, ready to enjoy my early retirement. I moved into an upscale neighborhood, bought high-end cars, the whole shebang. My friends and family were just as thrilled – suddenly, everyone loved me so much more, right? You see where this is going...
After the euphoria dissipated, issues cropped up. Most of the love was conditional, as it turns out. Everyone was always 'borrowing'. Requests for 'a small amount', as though my bank balance was limitless, drained me. Not to mention, the upkeep of high-ticket items and lifestyle was a beast unto itself.
Now get this - the worst part is, you grow jaded. With nothing to really work for, everyday starts looking the same. Dreams have been lived, material possessions bought. Without a purpose, days blend into weeks, weeks into months.
You know what? Winning the goddamn lottery sucked, big time. Should've stayed at work. Should've kept some semblance of normalcy. Now, I am back to square one, but with none of the naivety and hope.
Submitted 7 months, 2 weeks ago by Lamentations_of_Lucy
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Perhaps, these difficult experiences have shown you that money can't buy happiness. The joy in friendships, family and work not because of the need but the pleasure of purposeful engagement is something money cannot replace. You've learned a bitter but important lesson, and I admire your bravery in sharing.
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Dude, I feel ya. Won the lottery few years back and its been hell, yeah you read it right, hell. Them friends and family, they be swarm of bees, always buzzing for honey(memory here). Don't even get me started on boredom. Hang in there, mate.