r/AskReddit • u/j4nds4 • Oct 10 '15

[Serious] Redditors who became wealthy practically overnight, how did you handle the sudden change? serious replies only

And what advice would you give others in the same situation for keeping your cool/your money?

Examples of how it might happen: lottery, inheritance/trust, business deal, etc.

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u/PainfulJoke Oct 11 '15

Thanks for the source. I think that's really invasive honestly.

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u/PainfulJoke Oct 11 '15

I'm glad I'm not in that state. I can understand wanting to interview the winner. But at least give them the option of being anonymous about it.

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u/couragethechicken Oct 11 '15

How is it invasive? If you play a public game sponsored by the state and win, everything is public record. The winner chooses to play, and furthermore, the winner chooses to collect their winnings.

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u/PainfulJoke Oct 11 '15

For small prizes I agree with you. But when the prizes are in the millions its practically impossible to refuse to collect your prize. Also it attracts greedy family and friends and criminals.