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Anonymous A
on Oct 12, 2019
Global

What would you do if you won the lottery?

How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.

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on Sep 30, 2020
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Anonymous
edited on Nov 07, 2019

Hi there,

Actually I will say that I would live the same life that I am living with more comfort and less stress in the daily routine. For instance, I would keep the same job that I am doing (Consulting) but I will buy a more comfortable house and car in order to focus more on my actual job and perform better.

In this way you can show that you have carefully chosen your career and you are very motivated to apply for consulting or working there.

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on May 26, 2024
I never thought about what to do with a possible lottery win but it's so hard to win with such odds in Romania... https://vreauloto.ro/sanse-castig
Anonymous M
on Jul 26, 2024

I would invest the majority of my income in a variety of assets - especially stock options, ETFs, and property. I wouldn’t buy anything of depreciating value - instead look to grow the lottery winnings as much as possible to set myself up for the future. I’d invest in ideas and businesses that are close to my heart. I’d support my family and buy myself a nice house.

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Anonymous N
on Aug 08, 2024

I would invest the vast majority of the money in an ETF or mutual fund, given that right now I am still looking for experience. While I would love to start a business or do something to multiply this money, I haven't had the opportunity yet to see the inner mechanics of what makes a company run and what actions differentiate successful and unsuccessful ones.

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on Oct 21, 2021

I would wait. Simply sit on the money for a time and evaluate what the best plan of action might be. I would search out good investment opportunities to make that money make me more money.

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Anonymous E
on Mar 18, 2022

I would invest most of it (stocks, etc) and some of it I'd put towards a social sailing project. I was very fortunate to participate in it and want to enable the same experience to someone else.

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Anonymous F
edited on Apr 10, 2022

If I won the lottery, I would - donate to good causes; start my own sustainable clothing line business; buy a yacht

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Anonymous I
on Jan 09, 2023

Depending on the amount of money I won, I would build a comfortable home, invest the money in different projects and donate a part of it to help build new shelters for homeless.

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Anonymous B
on Sep 21, 2021

upgrade my family home 

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Anonymous C
on Oct 21, 2021

I would probably pay off my family debt and then think about starting a career in filmmaking.

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on Oct 29, 2021

Build my big dream house

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Anonymous G
on May 14, 2022

Invest the money in ETF shares

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Anonymous K
on Mar 01, 2023

Firstly I would by a car, then hire a financial consultant to give me instruction on how should I spend/ invest my money based on the lifestyle I have.

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Anonymous D
on Jan 28, 2022

0. Make sure as few people know about it as possible

1. Figure out the tax implications

2. Donate/spend/structure the money to minimize taxes

3. Invest the remainder

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on Mar 15, 2022

I would invest in Real Estate, buy houses and flats where the money is safe and where I am able to make more money

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on Apr 04, 2022

At first I would invite all people that I'm sharing memorise with through the last 3 years to celebrate my win. Afterwards I would start to reflect what I really wanna do with the money. Of course I would invest some of it to also keep the long run in mind. 

I would need some more time to reflect. I think in my situation right now I wouldn't change anything dramatically because I want to focus on my career. I love what I'm doing so I wouldn't choose another option I guess. 

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on Jul 02, 2022

Investieren

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on Jul 19, 2022

Keep working, invest money, give back, and treat myself once in a while

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on Jun 12, 2023

1) Save a significant amount
2) Donate a significant amount
3) Buy my parents their dream vacation

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Anonymous H
on Jul 07, 2022

invest; its not as much as you think. But use some money to spend on something to really enjoy such as a holiday

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on Jan 30, 2023

help famaly, set up a business

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Anonymous J
on Feb 13, 2023

I would take free time to make an investment plan and stick to it. 

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on Mar 14, 2023

invest the money and buy one thing or an experience i always wanted to do 

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on May 31, 2023

I would take a vacation to Mexico, give money  to fam, to doctors without borders and invest and life as never won.

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Anonymous L
on Jul 03, 2023

Try to make business not spend money without benefit and this project it would be better of social impact, for example electrification in isolated places, trying to help people and world.

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