How Winning the Lottery Ruined This Girl’s Life

A survey done a few years ago found that 34% of people rely on winning the lottery as a legitimate retirement plan. 😐 #smh. I’m no financial expert, but when it comes to aggressively planning for one’s retirement, playing the lottery more frequently probably isn’t the best strategy.

But of course some people can get very lucky, like Jane Park, who lives in the U.K. When she was 17 years old she bought her first lottery ticket and won the jackpot of £1 million. That’s roughly CAD $1.6 million, or USD $1.2 million. What did she do with her new found wealth? First, she spent £4,500 on a boob job. 😄 Then she purchased some properties, a Louis Vuitton handbag, and a chihuahua, because why not? 🙄

But it appears her lucky situation had unintentional consequences. At 21 years old today, Jane explains that winning the lottery has actually made her sick. That is to say, “sick of shopping for designer goodies.” She is also “struggling to find a genuine boyfriend who isn’t after her money.” Jane says that despite her wealth people don’t seem to understand her stress of being a millionaire. She says despite her material possessions her life feels “empty and without purpose.” Damn. Poor girl.

“I thought it would make it ten times better but it’s made it ten times worse. I wish I had no money most days. I say to myself, ‘My life would be so much easier if I hadn’t won.’” ~ Jane Park

But don’t feel too sorry for her just yet. Jane is currently thinking about suing the lottery company for giving her the money and ruining her life. She claims that the company should not be selling lottery tickets to 17 year olds because someone at that age can’t handle so much money. Again, I’m no expert. But if money caused her to feel empty and without purpose in the first place, then I’m not sure suing for more money is going to help her situation. 😄

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Money Beagle
02/16/2017 11:13 am

What an odd story. People who think like this should be reminded that they don’t have to spend any of the money if they don’t want. If she wanted to live the life she had before, all she had to do was put the money away and not spend a dime of it.

Not Working
Not Working
02/16/2017 1:22 pm

I kinda feel the same way, I thought becoming rich (about 1 million) would make me happier, I wouldn’t have to work etc. But now that I have a whole lot of money in the bank I don’t know what to do with my life. I am even considering finding a job, what an irony.

Tawcan
02/16/2017 3:47 pm

Lol her logic makes perfect sense to me!

Leo T. Ly @ isaved5k.com
Leo T. Ly @ isaved5k.com
02/17/2017 3:52 am

I read the same article and was about to write a blog post in response to that, but you beat me to it, lol. In my opinion, she ruined her own life, not the lottery corporation. To blame other for her own action is just what irresponsible people do. From some of the research that I read about lottery winners, more than half of them go bankrupt within five years. She is on track for sure. And the real reason for suing? Running out of money and looking for a quick way for fund her irresponsible live style.

TPOHappiness
02/17/2017 11:14 am

Suing the lottery company? I wonder if she is simply running low and needs a refill.

Stephen
Stephen
02/17/2017 3:12 pm

I’d guess she’s probably not a millionaire now and is approaching bankruptcy. The lawsuit is probably a last ditch effort at some fame or money grab. I agree it would have been a massive change for her, but come on…Makes your life ten times worse cause she’s sick of shopping…stop shopping…Boom you’re healthy now. Free advice!

Patrick
Patrick
02/17/2017 9:44 pm

Money is an amplifier. If you’re a healthy, healthy, well-adjusted person, you just get more of that. If you are crazy, then it’ll amplify your crazy.

Passive Income Dude
02/18/2017 3:03 am

Literally hilarious the way people think. Thank you for sharing; crazy, poor girl. Money doesn’t buy happiness or meaning, that’s for sure.

Freedom Planner
Freedom Planner
02/23/2017 6:13 am

In addition to her worries, she may also add bankruptcy to that lost if she keeps spending that much. 1.6 M isn’t the holy grail especially if you aren’t working. Still need a budget and to spend effectively.

passivecanadianincome
03/13/2017 6:34 pm

She looks good, then buys fake tits and then complains guys only want her for her money. Shows how out of reality she is. They want her fake tits and money…… lol Where were her parents? I dont play the lottery I think it would be alot worse to win, so much publicity and I know family members and certain friends would come running. Wouldn’t matter how much I gave them.