9 People Share What They Would Do If They Won the Lottery

At least once in our lives, the vast majority of us had this thought: “what would I do if I won the lottery?”. This topic may even have been a topic of conversation between family and friends, to know what each one would do with a few million in the account.

Between dreams, expectations, trips and achievements, the incredible.club she was also curious to know what some people would do if they were the lucky winners, so she interviewed some of them to find out their answers to that question.

To help with the answers, we asked the following questions:

What value would be interesting for you to win in the lottery?

— 1 million reais;
— 5 million reais;
— 10 million reais;
— 50 million reais;
— 100 million reais.

Would you move house? Would you change country? Would you stop working? Would you do some kind of charity?

Check the answers!

“For me: 100 million, of course! Although I like my house, I would change it, to have more comfort. I wouldn’t stop working because it gives me purpose in life, but I would slow down. I would never change country… despite the problems we face today, I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I have a clinic for the rehabilitation of drug addicts and I would invest in improvements to be able to help more and more people”.

Adriane Ozzetti, graduated in architecture and co-founder of the José Venâncio de Moura Rehabilitation Clinic — Serenidade. She currently lives in Barueri, São Paulo.

“Of course, 100 million! Who would be crazy to choose less? I would move from my current home to be able to combine comfort with quality of life. I would change countries to explore new cultures, studies and jobs, but it would not necessarily mean a permanent move. I would reinvest most of my money into various other businesses, so in a way it could mean working harder. I’m afraid of the term ‘charity’ because there are so many fraudulent companies; if ‘charity’ is understood to mean helping others in some way, then yes”.

Kamila Ribeiro, graduated in Philosophy, is a freelance writer. She currently lives in Rio de Janeiro.

“I think that about 5 million for me would be enough for what I would do. Yes, I would move because I live on rent and would like a bigger house. I have no interest in moving to another country, I like where I live. I wouldn’t stop working, I would invest in a company parallel to what I already do today, maybe leasing items for events and such. About charity, I would really like to be able to help homes for abandoned animals, but that’s after helping some family members”.

Alyne Dalla Nora, florist/event decorator. She currently lives in Cascavel, Paraná.

“Winning the lottery is always cool, right? I think 10 million would be a good amount (but I wouldn’t complain if I won the 100!). I don’t have that desire to move house, only if I moved to a place close to where I live today. Or maybe country! I wouldn’t stop working, not now, because I think work is important and it keeps us sane—work and sanity, for me, are synonymous. And for sure, at least 10% of what I earn I would use for charity”.

Letícia da Rocha, graduated in Literature, translator. She currently lives in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul.

“I think 100 million, because I have many projects. Since I live with my mother, I would pay off her apartment and buy one for myself. Given the current situation in the country, I would change, but if I had the prospect of improvement, I would prefer to stay in Brazil. I wouldn’t stop working because I love what I do. In addition, I would use my time and work to do volunteer work in my area. My idea is to use 70% of the money to help people. I would open a company to employ people who have no space in the labor market, either due to lack of experience, disability or advanced age; create an NGO for animals and the elderly; would help serious institutions for the elderly, children, the disabled, and animals; I would also do something related to education, both for children who don’t have the opportunity to study and for older people who are illiterate; would carry out an urbanization project in needy areas, making housing and sanitation possible; it would help some NGOs to look for solutions to reduce expenses, so they don’t have to spend a lot and keep the project running! If, after all this, there was still money left, it would help other countries, creating partnerships so that some sanitation, employment, food and housing problems were resolved”.

Nayara Pina Bergamini, graduated in architecture. She currently lives in São Paulo, the capital.

“At the moment, the ideal for my life would be to earn 100 million. I would change countries for sure; I would fulfill my dream of living in the United States and improve myself in my area, seeking techniques and cultures from another market. I wouldn’t stop working, but I would open my own company and specialize in branding and advertising. I don’t believe that charities actually use the money for those people who are in need. Therefore, I would prefer to open my own NGO (or similar) to help people in need or stray animals”.

Igor Cruz, graduated in Graphic Design. He currently lives in Recife, Pernambuco.

“Wouldn’t anyone want to win the lottery jackpot? I would like the 100 million. I would move house yes, because I currently live on rent. Today my desire is to move to another country, but maybe winning the lottery will change my plans, it’s hard to know, because I’m very attached to my family and I don’t believe they would want to leave the country. At first I would stop working, yes, but I would make the money work for me, investing in the short and long term, to have different sources of income. As I have no experience with charity projects, I would research it first, but it would definitely help some institution”.

Guilherme Matheus, engineering student. He currently lives in Santo André, São Paulo.

“I would like 10 million. I would move house for sure, after all today I live on rent and would move to a property of my own, with a pool and barbecue. I wouldn’t change country. Even with all the problems that Brazil faces in the social and economic fields, I would stay here because I like it here a lot. I wouldn’t even change cities. I would never think of quitting work. Work moves us as individuals, as it is capable of making us see and be beyond what we see and are today. It would certainly help people. I already do charity today, with almost no resources. It would help homeless and homeless people.”

Lucas Stahlecker, journalist. He currently lives in Jaguarão, Rio Grande do Sul.

“I would like to earn 100 million. At first, it would donate 20 million to APAEs (Association of Parents and Friends of the Handicapped). I would remain in Brazil, but I would change cities and build my farm in Perdões — MG, which would be a dream come true. It would make my mother’s dream come true too, which is to renovate her house. I would found a non-profit institution for autistic children with complete care, from suspicion to adequate treatment, which is another dream of mine. I am a full-time mother, but I believe that my husband would stop working and help me at the institution. I know it would help many people and that it would do me much greater good, as I am the mother of a beautiful boy with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and I know how agonizing the delay in diagnosis is”.

Aynara Fartes Ribeiro, trained in nursing technique. She lives in Itutinga, Minas Gerais.

And you, what would you do if you won the lottery? Tell us in the comments section below!