Well I am having a trial period of retirement brought about by not having a job; and it's bloody lovely. I could do this forever. I don't have quite enough savings to make the arrangement permanent, but I can tell you that a modest Lotto win would get me over the line. One thing is for sure, whether a win or early retirement if I could manage it, I wouldn't be sodding miserable. If winning a bunch of cash or not working doesn't make you happy then A. don't play the Lotto B. keep working. C. don't ring me when I win!