danm Wrote:
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> I genuinely believe if I won this much money, I
> would make it my new 'job' thereafter to make
> small but noticable changes to all those who have
> inspired or influenced or added to my life thus
> far.
I'm much more selfishly greedy, however I'd probably help out my immediate family, and donate to some worthy causes such as special needs, learning disability & victims of natural disasters.
danm Wrote:
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> Of course, I'd keep my main real world actual job
> more as a hobby and interest (architect); but
> seriously... imagine being so financially and time
> free you could effortlessly travel the world as
> pleasure, but make plenty of people happy at the
> same time... including yourself.
Nah, I'd definitely quit the day job. I'd like to build a kart track...which I'd probably end up turning into a business to keep me occupied.
danm Wrote:
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> Funding a new playground or a library in run-down
> council estates... peanuts to a multi millionaire,
> but would mean a so much to so many somewhere.
That's a nice idea... I'd be weary of doing something like that though since it's something likely to be abused and negating it's intention, perhaps a school field trip facility aimed at the schools in the more run down areas.
danm Wrote:
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> I think I'd like to setup some sort of
> accomodation and education centre for the
> homeless. People who literally have nothing to
> make that first step to get out of their world and
> into ours. Imagine... you could have a project
> where you buy them a mini suitcase; a set of
> clothes; shirts; casual outfits; smart shoes; set
> of trainers; toiletries; stationary etc, maybe a
> netbook... a 'lifepack'. Total cost!? You could do
> it for £500 per person I reckon.
>
> Get them to live and work and learn in the reform
> centre. Some could work as cleaners, other in the
> kitchens. Others general maintenance staff etc,
> maybe even assist the council. They could gain
> skills AND earn their keep.
>
> No guarantee of jobs in the outside world, but its
> a change to give them a sense of purpose.
>
> Still, pipe dreams, eh!?
That's a brilliant idea, send it to Cameron etc.