Plumber wants to keep working after $136 million jackpot. Would You Keep Working?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:14:31 -0400

NEW YORK — A Staten Island plumber who won a $136 million Powerball jackpot said Thursday he wants to keep working — but also plans to "relax a little more."
Anthony Perosi, 56, left his March 14 ticket pinned to the wall behind a basement pipe for six weeks.
A friend had told him where the winning ticket had been purchased, but she thought a teacher had won. So he took his time checking the numbers, which he'd chosen randomly. "When I saw all the numbers matched up, I panicked," Perosi said. "I immediately called my son and asked him to come over right away!"

Anthony Perosi III did what he was told.

"I couldn't believe what I was seeing," said the 27-year-old. "I checked the numbers on my phone and it has been surreal ever since."

The cash value of the ticket came to $88.5 million. The father decided to share his winnings with his son, split 70-30. So dad gets a net lump sum of $38.6 million after required withholdings, and son pockets $16.5 million.

"I honestly don't know what my plans are right now," said the elder Perosi. "I want to continue to work, but will be able to relax a little more and not have any worries financially."

"I don't have words for it," said the son. "It's just unbelievable and a big relief; like a big weight is off my shoulders. I'll probably pay some bills, take a vacation, and then really take some time to think and plan for the future."

https://youtu.be/JlWdFf1nsYY

Anthony Perosi, right, holding a copy of the winning power ball ticket and his so Anthony Perosi III smile during a ceremony in which New York's Lottery Yolanda Vega presented an over-sized $136,000,000 prize check to the Staten Island plumber, Thursday, June 4, 2015, in New York.

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Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 4 at 2015 9:27 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:27:16 -0400

Yep, keep working still stay in the military. Money only goes to far. I am one of those people that HAVE to work. Not for the money, but because I just have to do something. Not to mention, there are far to many folks that end up dead broke within 10 years of winning a jackpot

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jun 4 at 2015 9:48 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:48:51 -0400

If you love what you do...why quit?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 10:11 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:11:13 -0400

I'd find a "paying" hobby. Like fixing up vintage cars and selling them. Except for the ones I want to keep of course.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 4 at 2015 10:36 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:36:18 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, it's a nice sentiment and he has the best of intentions, I'm sure. However, I don't see him working too much longer (if at all)...and he shouldn't!

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Jun 4 at 2015 11:29 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 23:29:28 -0400

Nothing beats the relationship between a Father and Son. :)

Response by TSgt Kevin Buccola made Jun 4 at 2015 11:34 PM

TSgt Kevin Buccola — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 23:34:58 -0400

Sure I would continue to work - I love what i do. After I retired from the Air Force I work because I want to and in 12 years i will retire from this one and then slow down then go to semi-retirement

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2015 12:05 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:05:16 -0400

I'd quit my day job in a heartbeat. Devote time to my art, comics, and stories... which may pay someday, but who cares at that point?

Oddly enough I'd probably stay in the Reserves, simply to maintain an awareness of time passing. I had a period of long unemployment many years ago and it was disorienting and alarming at how easy it is to lose total track of time with no obligations to keep you focused.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2015 12:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:31:56 -0400

Unless I work quality control at the Playboy mansion I'm quitting my job.