I am my employer, and no. I like what I do. Would take a couple more weeks of vacation and go to more exotic places but basically would not change my life.
My job is a nightmare and I am not enjoying it at all, but I would work my notice period (2 months). Of course, they might not want me to stay once I felt completely free to speak my mind…
The owner of the agency would probably have to cover all my clients. She has a full day of her own, which would mean some dogs would not get let out to go potty or get fed on time. Others would simply not be walked or get shortened walks/visits. Dogs or cats needing medications would be given priority.
I imagine all the customers would understand if it was a case of, “I’m sorry, one of my walkers/sitters died,” and not hold it against her. If it was a case of, “One of my walkers/sitters up and quit on me” she might lose some customers. I would not want that to happen.
That’s not the case everywhere. It’s certainly not the case here in the UK.
They’re insured for that. In many circumstances, it’s better for the company financially if you die than if you win the lottery.
I’m proud to say that I think this is the type of answer only the Dope can provide.
I wouldn’t work a place where I felt like thatbout my job. My answer depends on the employer’s history, mostly. One place I worked responded to any notice with “get out now!” and after years of seeing that, I left without notice (about which they were hugely upset, ironically). My last employer was really good about notice both ways, so I’d try to be fair; after all, what am I doing after I quit that’s so urgent? Probably better to take a breath anyway, rather than run out an buy a Lamborghini or something.
My current employer has something like an 80% turnover rate, so I can’t imagine they’d want me to stick around some insane amount of time.
I’ve never worked a job where two weeks notice would make a darn bit of difference.
I gave six at my last job. They still didn’t have a replacement for me to train, nor did anyone take time to learn the job.
For the most part, I AM my employer. I don’t think I would tell my business partner. I think I would make some sort of spin off company and do something different, while keeping my main gig going and perhaps accelerating some investment at my risk/benefit only.
Of all the threads on the board, this is the one where “need answer fast” would really be fun :D.
Me: yeah, as soon as it was confirmed, I’d hand in my notice - and be prepared to work out the 2 weeks or even a bit more, as my current role is one that couldn’t be quickly replaced. In the meantime I’d probably jack up my 401(k) just to put a bit more of that aside :D.
I used to have the attitude that I’d maybe keep on working, just part time. But as I’ve gotten a bit older, and tireder, screw that. I’ve got so many other things I’d rather be doing. Hell, with the kids both out of high school we wouldn’t even be tied down the way we were before - we could finally travel!
Saw a mini-version of this dynamic this morning. The guy ahead of me at Speedway one a couple hundred on a scratcher. While the staff found someone to get him his money, he called in sick. 
Before or after he called the hookers and cocaine dealer?
No. I’d go part-time. I couldn’t imagine not working, no matter how much money I won.
I’m retired now, so it doesn’t matter, but I was a teacher and I’d finish out the semester. I wouldn’t feel I was treating the kids fairly if I left after two weeks notice. Waiting for the semester would give the school the opportunity to hire a good replacement rather than just find a sub for the classes.
I would leave though. Somehow I feel that having all that money would make me a target for frivolous lawsuits, and I don’t want that. Plus, no parent phone calls and conferences and no faculty meetings!
I enjoy my job most days, and like my co-workers. I’d certainly give notice, but honestly, I’d be distracted and probably wouldn’t work at full capacity. And honestly, I’m not indispensable. If I fell off the end of the earth, my department would be a little stressed, but they’d manage. So two weeks of distracted work would likely be enough for a smooth transition.
On the other hand, this isn’t an entirely new question to me. For much of my working life, my husband has also worked, and we could do okay on either one salary. And I’m old enough to seriously consider retiring. But I think I would be less happy, less healthy, and probably get less done in my leisure time if I didn’t work. Work gives my life structure, and accomplishing stuff at work gives me satisfaction and the sense that I’m helping other people. Yes, there’s a certain amount of bull shit. But it’s not that bad.
So, I’d be distracted and a lousy worker. But maybe I shouldn’t quit until I come up with something structured to do on my own.
Win enough and attempting to spend it all would be a full time job.
Two weeks notice is part of the business transaction. It’s a way to not burn any bridges. With $100 million I don’t need no stinking bridges. And the reality is that if the company was going to lay me off or fire me, I sure as hell wouldn’t get two weeks notice.
So no.
I might find the job unbearable, but I find sitting around at home even more unbearable. I get antsy during three day weekends. By early afternoon, I always regret calling in sick because I’m bored to death.
I really like to have structure, and unfortunately I’m not good at creating that structure on my own. I’d like to think I’d start a charity and learn to parasail and start Pilates classes. But in reality, I’d end up watching Netflix and eating too much junk food.
Luckily I work a job that is low stress, rewarding and challenging. And my organization is a major player in my field of interest, with a level of funding and influence that makes hundreds of millions look puny. I can do more to make the world a better place here than I could do on my own.
Since I don’t have a job at the moment, the question is somewhat moot. But If I had a job and were to win such a sum, then I would stay professional. There really is no point in burning bridges; you never know when you may need them. I would just tender my notice of resignation and suggest a leaving date based on accrued leave. If they want to walk me out the door, that’s their prerogative. It’s just business. And then I’ll sit back and relax and de-stress.
The hypothetical involved winning $100,000,000. You’re seriously worried about maybe needing to return to work at some point?
I think a lot of people would return to work, in some capacity. As people have said, not everybody wants to sit scratching their hole all day every day, you need something to give shape to your life.
What would change is the detail of that work. Hell no you aren’t going to sit and take all the crap that comes with being an employee, but you might start your own little business and run it as you damn well please, a very different prospect.
So there is a value to remaining professional. What if you start a little business as a hobby, it does well and you become passionate about it. What if at some point you need to deal with other companies again, for things that all your money might not necessarily be able to buy. At that point your professional reputation may still matter.