“Its really not something you do for the money.
You do it because you love it and cant imagine your life without it.”
But what if you won the lottery?
Here’s what 19 people who are endlessly passionate about their careers had to say:
1.
“I work in addiction recovery.
It means a lot to me.
I wouldnt quit if I won the lottery, but I would go part time.”
randtcouple
2.
“I teach people how to sew.
Mostly kids, but we have a few adult classes as well.
Sewing is a dying skill, so we need to teach it more!”
I will never willingly turn my back on these animals."
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4.
“The National Suicide PreventionLifeline.
I love the job.
Its stressful at times, but also very rewarding.”
“Im the Assistant Director for a childrens theater.
Its really not something you do for the money.
You do it because you love it and cant imagine your life without it.”
RamblingsOfaMadCat
6.
“I recondition (light remodeling) apartments after tenants move out.
Im alone all day and I can listen to podcasts or books.
I use the experience in my own home when things break/need updating.
I would go crazy without working anyway, but I really do love my job.”
“I’m a doctor.
Shiblets
8.
“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 organizations.”
“I work in education.
Id probably end up bankrolling a bunch of cool projects.
Int-Merc805
10.
“Barista is my main regular job.
I fucking love it.
“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.”
BadDadWhy
12.
“Im a criminal defense lawyer.
Plus, I would miss my kiddos.”
sqwrlydoom
14.
“I am a Zookeeper .
I would love to win the lottery, but I wouldnt quit my job.
Working with animals is incredibly rewarding.”
“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.”
GNuLLiF
16.
“I already quit my necktie job to become a wood artist.
I would never go back to the office, no matter what.
If I won a billion dollars tomorrow, I would continue to make and sell my wood items.
And I would love to spend the rest of my days making things and then selling them.
“I get to read DUI police reports all day.
It’s the most entertaining job Ive ever had.”
Wookie301
18.
“Im a pharmacist.
I love my job and the specialty of work I do.
19.And finally, “This is going to sound stupid, but I deliver food for UberEats.
I do it mostly for my mental wellness.
