Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about what to do after winning the lottery?<\/p>\n
In my mind, the first step looks a little like this:<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve just won $759 million by playing the lottery \u2013 the record-breaking amount won by Powerball winner Mavis Wanczyk in 2017.<\/p>\n
After choosing to cash out the lump sum and paying your taxes, your $360 million net worth (yes, you\u2019re already down halfway from the original number!) is higher than the value of many countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your name is about to be spread all over the internet and television. Your life is about to change forever, but you still have one \u201ctypical\u201d obligation that needs to be addressed:<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to quit your job.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve quit your job before, but this time is different. You won\u2019t be needed any more personal references on your resume, and besides, you have appointments with a financial planner and tax attorney later this afternoon.<\/p>\n It\u2019s tempting to just completely forget about your employer altogether and let them figure it out when the news breaks, but out of respect to your manager and coworkers, you decide to make a phone call and give your notice \u2013 effectively immediately:<\/p>\n \u201cHey boss, I\u2019ve had something come up and I need to resign from my position immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis seems really abrupt. You\u2019re an integral part of the team and we\u2019re in the middle of a big project. Do we need to discuss your compensation?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy decision isn\u2019t tied to my salary or benefits at all. I\u2019ve found myself faced with some major unexpected life changes, and it\u2019s best for both myself and the company if we part ways. Short for the short notice, and thanks for everything!\u201d<\/p>\n After a few final niceties, you end the call and begin your early retirement.<\/p>\n