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But they didn't go into it with the attitude I described, they thought it was for keeps due to their business ventures. When it unexpectedly dropped them back to Earth they were unprepared. In what I suggested, you would plan for it.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI personally wouldn't do that. But I can see the attraction of thinking "we managed without it, why not treat it like the prize it is and make the most of it". It's not a big enough sum to change your life dramatically as a middle-class family if you are 'boring', except meaning you don't have to work. And I like my work.
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I personally wouldn't do that. But I can see the attraction of thinking "we managed without it, why not treat it like the prize it is and make the most of it". It's not a big enough sum to change your life dramatically as a middle-class family if you are 'boring', except meaning you don't have to work. And I like my work.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostGot figures? e.g. how many people retire each year (we could approximate using the annual birth rate or death rate or look up birth rate 65 years ago) and how many enroll on OU?
know all the answers!
I'm a little surprised at your blow it all and don't be boring manifesto though and I strongly suspect some trolling going on. How would you spend 1.8 million?
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Originally posted by Gibbon View PostCretins then if you are correct, but if the OU is anything to go by an awful lot are doing further education.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostLooking at what happens to people who retire, I don't think 'most' is the case. Seems more a case of people finding things to fill their time than being pleased they have time to fill.
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Originally posted by Gibbon View Postwannabee is correct, mightneverbee is also a possible outcome.
Most people surely have some other interest outside work which they could pursue more fully if they were work free.
Originally posted by bless 'em all View PostI'm shocked! Who'd have thought organized religion was in it to make money?
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostGood link, but I wonder why that list doesn't include anything along the lines of running hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs (not sure what the collective word is for that business area - not "catering" surely, but maybe comes under the general heading of "services").
Or are all those run my the Mafia in the US?
7% of GDP in Italy is from the Mafia.
9% of GDP in Britain is from the banking sector.
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWorth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.
Or are all those run my the Mafia in the US?
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostMy business doesn't fail because I'm prudent in my financial matters, plan long term and don’t squander cash on unnecessary luxury items as this person did...
Would it have hurt to place a substantial amount in some safe assets, accounts for the long term in case things went belly up? Obviously too boring for this guy.
Sounds as if she urged him into some of their riskier ventures, and what else could he do to avoid marital strife or even her walking out?
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWorth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.Businesses with Best Rate of Success After Fifth Year
1 Religious Organizations
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWorth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.
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Worth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostYes but you're a wannabee academic.
Most people surely have some other interest outside work which they could pursue more fully if they were work free.
Just trying to make more to consume more is an empty place to be IMHO.
Just bought this, my idea of conspicuous consumption.
Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World: Amazon.co.uk: Richard J.A. Talbert: Books
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