wormy Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I do wonder what certain thresholds would make me consider ultimate job satisfaction over being filthy rich. I really couldn't see myself saying £2m a year isn't enough, give me £20m. But then I'm not in their shoes and I don't have their lifestyle, longer retirement and sometimes wider family to support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, wormy said: I do wonder what certain thresholds would make me consider ultimate job satisfaction over being filthy rich. I really couldn't see myself saying £2m a year isn't enough, give me £20m. But then I'm not in their shoes and I don't have their lifestyle, longer retirement and sometimes wider family to support. The Messi thing is more nuanced. I didn’t realise he owned a very expensive condo in Miami. Maybe a lifestyle choice. After winning the Copa and the World Cup, leagues in Spain and France and multiple UCLs, what’s left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, RobsonsWonderland said: How much is enough? Very rare people in any walk of life settle for what they currently have... Look at Messi who if he wanted could have stayed or signed for Barca on reduced wages and continued his legacy. How much is enough ? It's rare true enough but not unheard of. I'm sure Colo got an offer from China but decided to go back to San Lorenzo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, RobsonsWonderland said: How much is enough? Very rare people in any walk of life settle for what they currently have... Look at Messi who if he wanted could have stayed or signed for Barca on reduced wages and continued his legacy. Believe there is a Spanish/eu law that they can't give an employee a new contract that's less than 50% of the value of the previous one. That's what prevented him from staying before the PSG move IIRC. Edited June 8, 2023 by dcmk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, Nucasol said: The Messi thing is more nuanced. I didn’t realise he owned a very expensive condo in Miami. Maybe a lifestyle choice. After winning the Copa and the World Cup, leagues in Spain and France and multiple UCLs, what’s left? Yeah my example figures were more on Miggy's potential wage (Spotrac estimating about £42k pw). As far as Messi is concerned his fuck you money will obviously be on a different planet to Miggy's, I honestly think he's just doing what makes him happy at this stage which, because he's Messi, coincidentally results in money more often than not. Dude is 35, has won practically all there is to win and was seemingly happy to take a paycut for his boyhood team if he could. Who cares if he wants to take it easy his last few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I have no idea who this Simon Dobson is ?♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: I have no idea who this Simon Dobson is ?♂️ Looks like some kind of ‘tipster’ putting something out to get a few interactions to help highlight his ‘service’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, SteV said: Looks like some kind of ‘tipster’ putting something out to get a few interactions to help highlight his ‘service’ Weird. 35k followers yet no posts since April, mostly horseracing. Seems an odd one to break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 If someone offered me 10x my wage to work in Saudi I'd be off....wouldn't even take the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Dokko said: If someone offered me 10x my wage to work in Saudi I'd be off....wouldn't even take the family. It would take 20k if you have to take the family? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Dokko said: If someone offered me 10x my wage to work in Saudi I'd be off....wouldn't even take the family. Aye, me as well. Do 6 months, maybe a year and come back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, KetsbaiaIsBald said: It would take 20k if you have to take the family? I'd leave them. Couple of years out there...pop home every few months, fly them out when the gf is away...Come h9ne and retire. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Sounds like a auf wiedersehen pet reboot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 13 hours ago, Dokko said: If someone offered me 10x my wage to work in Saudi I'd be off....wouldn't even take the family. Even if you were already a multi millionaire who could easily pack in today and never have a fear of yourself or your family ever having to consider needing to work ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, madras said: Even if you were already a multi millionaire who could easily pack in today and never have a fear of yourself or your family ever having to consider needing to work ? Think of all the good you could do for charity, food banks, extended family, the next several generations of your family though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Think of all the good you could do for charity, food banks, extended family, the next several generations of your family though. I could do that anyway as a mega multi millionaire. Even on a personal level, I'll be financially richer working until 67 but I want out as soon as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, madras said: I could do that anyway as a mega multi millionaire. Even on a personal level, I'll be financially richer working until 67 but I want out as soon as possible. Imagine what you could go as a billionaire for a few years work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Imagine what you could go as a billionaire for a few years work? Everyone could in theory. Work longer purely for the money (ie no need to work)and give more as a result. Edited June 9, 2023 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, madras said: Even if you were already a multi millionaire who could easily pack in today and never have a fear of yourself or your family ever having to consider needing to work ? 100%. At that stage I'd be working for the benefit of others, which I'm doing now, but on a much smaller scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dokko said: 100%. At that stage I'd be working for the benefit of others, which I'm doing now, but on a much smaller scale. Not me. Wouldn't mind doing volunteering but that would be much more on my terms but then I'll bet the Benzemas etc of this world are keeping the vast majority of what they earn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, madras said: Not me. Wouldn't mind doing volunteering but that would be much more on my terms but then I'll bet the Benzemas etc of this world are keeping the vast majority of what they earn. Course they will. The rich are greedy. The later in life you come into money the more you appreciate it and the help it can bring to others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dokko said: Course they will. The rich are greedy. The later in life you come into money the more you appreciate it and the help it can bring to others. Like you say the rich are greedy. It's why I'd opt out for something else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mighty__mag Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, madras said: 70 going under. Love it though, he's having a great time, air guitar ? was class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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