$50 million Lotto Max winner refuses to leave job, says company would suffer without him

Comment #31

Lotterologist — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:12:48 GMT

He was always richer ....that is his name

Comment #30

tx4808 — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 23:52:04 GMT

Don't forget the safety of the winner and the people that work around him.

Hello, there are criminals that will do anything to take what he has, and I do mean, Anything.

Comment #29

tx4808 — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 23:45:10 GMT

I guess this guy doesn't give one Blank about his Safety or those who work alongside him

Comment #28

billybucks — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:35:41 GMT

What is this fear you have of someone finding out you won it. The whole town is going to find and you will find out that no one really cares all that much. The lottery has been around too long now for anyone other than the winner to get all worked up and try to figure out a way to wrest it from them. As far as the job goes. I would rather give up the job to someone that needs it than stay there. That is only going to harbor resentment by someone who knows someone who wants a job in that company.... [ More ]

Comment #27

KY Floyd — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:08:15 GMT

I would stay working until the money hit the bank and could be accessed.

I'm inclined to think the most important thing about when to quit/move is minimizing the chance of coworkers, neighbors, or family thinking you might be the guy who bought that winning ticket right down the street. If you live in a place with 50 or 100 thousand people timing plays less of a role, but suppose you live and work in a tiny little town like Lebanon, NH? Either way I think that it would be a good idea to avo... [ More ]

Comment #26

grwurston — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:12:17 GMT

If he wants to keep to keep working for awhile till his job can train a replacement then good for him. Who are we to tell him what to do? He seems pretty down to earth and not very materialistic, so I think it's pretty safe to say he's not going to let the money go to his head, get in trouble, and be broke in 5 years like so many others we read about.

Comment #25

billybucks — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:56:07 GMT

Once again. Even in Canada you could borrow against your future deposit especially in your own bank. They would not want to lose you as a customer for sure. Probably charge you 0.0001% interest. Even the lottery will give you some to tide you over until it clears. Of course it is subtracted from your winnings. You are safe to quit your job immediately if you win 50 million that is for sure.

Comment #24

hypersoniq — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:58:34 GMT

I don't know how the jackpots are paid up there in canada, but if you win the powerball or mega millions here there are 8 to 10 weeks of processing before you see a cent.

I would stay working until the money hit the bank and could be accessed.

Comment #23

mypiemaster — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:41:08 GMT

This guy has been smelling his own fart for too long; he is simply fooling himself.

Comment #22

billybucks — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:39:09 GMT

The bank would advance him all the money he wanted even before the check clears. They do not want him changing banks.

Comment #21

Hamofguy1 — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:05:40 GMT

Well it should wake him up hope so he s crazy to work with this much income now

Comment #20

welington — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:47:28 GMT

I hope this guy is only waiting for the check to come in an clear the bank. Because if he is that program to working his job its sad. I think the cash will eventually wake up this guy .

Comment #19

KY Floyd — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:19:02 GMT

No big deal. Mick Jagger who's 80 had a heart valve replacement a couple years ago they still tour.

I can understand why musicians continue to work after the financial need has ended more than I can understand people with most jobs. That said, a quick check with Google says the Stones have done 132 shows in the last 10 years. They've certainly spent some time on other stuff, so maybe it averages out to about 1 day of work every two weeks. I imagine that sometimes they wake up and would pref... [ More ]

Comment #18

kao1632 — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:07:30 GMT

A couple of points.

1) just how big is the company? He might be the only person they have currently who is qualified and willing to work that shift.

2) Have you been looking at the unemployment rates lately? Near record lows. That means there is competition for workers.. Again, not everyone wants to start work at 4:30 am.. So, maybe there isn't someone out their hammering at the door to take his job..

And, well, the most common time for men to die (nonviolently) is shortly afte... [ More ]

Comment #17

LottoBux — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:47:49 GMT

I agree zephbe,

I don't think he just wanted to up and quit on them just yet like most big lotto winners would do.

He seems like he would want to at least train someone for the shipping dept. to eventually take over his job.

Seems like he wants the company to be successful mainly.

But he will gradually make changes to his work routine.

Maybe he could work in an advisory role

Comment #16

billybucks — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:13:24 GMT

The story is just a way to keep people from bothering him about his new found fortune. He may last another week or two at that job but will soon leave for sure. Too much of a distraction he will create there. I cannot imagine a business owner keeping him on knowing that he is 100 times richer than he is.

Comment #15

zephbe — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:25:14 GMT

I think he hasn't processed the win yet. He is in shock so routine is comfortable to him right now. He will come to realize there are other things he could be doing and gradually make changes.

Congratulations to him and his family.

Comment #14

wander73 — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:47:27 GMT

I don't believe the story. Will say this though. People need to learn the correct way of budgeting money especially big wins.

Comment #13

dannyct — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:40:52 GMT

Graveyards are full of indispensable people

Comment #12

billybucks — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:24:49 GMT

Then buy the company. Give all the employees a 2000.00 Christmas bonus and they will love him. Now, they are all going to be cracking jokes and some will be making comments and snide remarks for sure. You would think he would be in a higher tax bracket now and that paycheck at work is going to be reduced considerably. But he doesn't care because he won the lottery.

Comment #11

Ranett — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:51:26 GMT

He doesn't want to leave just yet. He's happy where he's at.

Comment #10

billybucks — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:39:43 GMT

Why did he cash the ticket. He could have just as easily handed it over to one of his kids since he looks over 50 if he didn't want the money. His workmates are going to resent him. One of them could have had his higher paying job and everyone else would have moved up one slot and one new hire could have made someone's day. But no, he is going to get up at 4:30 which is also suspect as those type of operations are generally 8-5. So he works 6-2 I guess. What does he do now when he gets out of wo... [ More ]

Comment #9

JustMaybe — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:32:28 GMT

I can't leave them alone in the dark, he explained. Without me there, the shipping department is not feasible. I feel the same. Nothing has changed.

The last time I checked, humans die, so when Mr. Richer kicks the bucket the shipping department will wind down, mmh.

The family can go on vacation and he will stay back at work. Wow

Comment #8

Bleudog101 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:17:03 GMT

You are so correct.

Case in point me getting early retirement from the US Army circa 1997. One E7 whom I did not work for but knew said 'you're going to have trouble in the civilian world'. Told that short person syndrome guy I won't have any problems. He was a very mean type, treated his civilians and Soldiers like crap. Though I don't live near Ft. Knox now, had run into him after he retired. All I can say is Father Time was not kind to him.

Comment #7

noise-gate — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:14:35 GMT

* No big deal. Mick Jagger who's 80 had a heart valve replacement a couple years ago they still tour. There's no call for the Rolling Stones to disband.

*Rock on Pierre

Comment #6

Artist77 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:58:56 GMT

I can understand loving your job but everyone is replaceable, even CEOs. I think so many people work so much that they fail to develop interests outside of work. These same people have trouble transitioning into retirement. I have so many interests that I would never be bored.

Comment #5

rcbbuckeye — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:31:54 GMT

Seems to me it's obvious he enjoys his job, the people he works with, and has a sense of responsibility. Can't fault the man for that. Personally, I never had a job that I enjoyed so much that I would stay even after winning a jackpot. But, I imagine he will retire at some point, perhaps after helping to find his replacement.

Comment #4

Raven62 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:26:33 GMT

Congrats to the Winner!

With a Last Name of Richer: It Was Meant To Be!

In the French origin, Richer means Great One of Power .

Comment #3

Bleudog101 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:51:48 GMT

Congratulations to him and his huge win.

If he thinks he's indispensable he should rethink that train of thought. If anything were to happen to him he'd be replaced quickly.

Comment #2

billybucks — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:23:14 GMT

Then why did he buy 10.00 worth of Lotto tickets then. He is not like a self-made millionaire at all. I am sure the shipping department would operate just fine without this crackpot working there. He is taking a job that someone else could use for one thing.

Comment #1

winterhug — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:50:12 GMT

Congratulations on the big win. It does not surprise me that the guy has decided to keep on working despite his big win. Some people feel they have to continue working because they have been doing so for so long, they don't know what else to do. I suppose it is like the self-made millionaires/billionaires who continue to work even after they have made their money.

$50 million Lotto Max winner refuses to leave job, says company would suffer without him

Lottery Post — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:27:06 GMT

Newly minted multimillionaire doesn't want to leave coworkers in the dust

By Kate Northrop

After winning a $50 million (US$36.5 million) Lotto Max jackpot, a Quebec man decided he would rather head right back to work than leave his coworkers hanging.

A Canadian man won a $50 million lottery jackpot and said he's going right back to work, even at the risk of skipping a vacation with his family.

On Oct. 6, Pierre Richer became even richer when he matched all seven numbers in that n... [ More ]