What would you do if....

csousa1 · July 2012

Hi Ladies!!!

I'm bored, so I wanted to play a little game called "What would you do?" The idea is to come up with weird situations and think of how you might handle them if they really happened to you. I started off with a few, feel free to answer those and add more scenarios! I'm hoping it makes this dreadful Monday go by faster...

What would you do if:

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.

A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.

You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.

Aaaand GO!

skepticals · July 2012

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work. I would probably fall back on some form of art. Perhaps jewelry making, since I could e just as happy with that as I am now!
A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.I would figure out how BF felt about the situation and support his decision. I would try my best to be a part of the childs life if he wished to be a part of ours.
You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon traveling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year. I would definitely do it! I would bring BF with me and I would find a way to oversee the property as well as use it as a vacation from regular life. Upon return home, I would buy a house, and sock the rest of the money away to be used to continue my education, and possibly my children's (if I have children).

Hummingbird125 · July 2012

Ooh, I like it!

1) I'd immediately start looking for something more fun. I might decide to finally go to culinary school, and work part-time on the side, or I'd look for a position teaching horseback riding lessons at a stable nearby.

2) That would be crazy, but I'd be okay with it. I'd definitely support him playing a part in the child's life, but would also insist on a paternity test just to be sure. I would do my best to spend time with the child as well. I think, depending on who the parent is, I'd be suspicious of the mother trying to weasel her way back into BF's life...

3) Sweeet! I'd have no problem going to Portugal once per year. The tougher part would be figuring out what to spend the $ on. Immediately, I'd buy a car, since BF's is on his last legs.I'd also see if I could switch from full-time to part time at my current job, and definitely enroll in culinary school for baking & pastry arts immediately. BF and I would probably start looking for a small house nearby once our lease was up.

ETA: I'd have no problem going to portugal for a whole year (thought it said once per year). BF and I can both work from anywhere!

Peaseblossom55 · July 2012

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.
It depends in what way I wasn't able to do my job anymore, like am I all of a sudden blind so working on a computer would be out? Or I now have to just choose a field other than the one I'm in now. I would search for something new depending on my abilities at that time I guess.

A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.
I would discuss with BF and whatever stance he wanted to take would be fine with me. I would really only object to him saying he wanted to no part of the child, which I doubt he would. I would take his lead on it and be supportive about the child.

You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.
I would give my notice to work and take some courses in learning Portugese. I would definitely do this though, sounds like once in a lifetime opportunity. I've never been to Portugal either.

fizzylemonade · July 2012

Yes please let's speed up this Monday!
You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.
I'd continue studying full-time, which I do as well as work full-time. It might help me graduate a semester early so that would be great. If I couldn't do either, I guess find a job with kids, daycare, tutoring, or something like that.
A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.
Get myself a cup of tea and put padding around the area BF is for when he passes out. I'd be fine with whatever. He would freak out.You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.
Oh yes. BF would stay in school, I'd go over there and keep studying. Get back, we'll both graduate, buy a house, invest in the future. Sounds like a great plan to me

bethsmiles · July 2012

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.
I don't actually have a job in my field right now, but pretending I do I would probably try to get into event planning or public relations.

A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.
BF has no past relationships/flings/one night stands but if he had and this happened I would encourage him to be a part of the child's life as well as trying to find my own place in his/her life.

You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.

I would do it. It would be an amazing opportunity.

SKP82 · July 2012

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.
I would go to school to be an esthetician.

A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.
We would do what we could to be a part of the child's life.

You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.

I would be packing my bags for Portugal!

Swazzle · July 2012

1) I would be ok with that. I'd really like to go back to school eventually. For what? I have no freaking clue.

2) That would be weird. I guess we would figure out what to do together but we'd definitely make FI (and myself) apart of his/her life.

3) Peace out, America!

transatlanticpigeon · July 2012

1) I would go back to school for Ancient Near East Studies, or become a Medical Assistant.

2) I would probably cry, first of all, and then pray the kid's mother had been loving, and do what we need to do to be a part of his/her life.

3) I would wonder how I got a relative in Portugal, pinch myself, sell all my things and buy a plane ticket to Portugal. If for some reason SO couldn't join me, at least we'd finally be on the same continent!

peekaboo2011 · July 2012

1. Considering I'm currently unemployed..well, okay.

2. I'd have a shot of vodka, and pour BF a glass of whiskey. And then we'd deal with the problem. And I'd consider killing the biiitch.

3. I'd have a serious conversation with BF, and then we'd probably make it happen. :-)

csousa1 · July 2012

You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work.

I would immediately enroll in culinary courses and try out for Next Food Network Star.

A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence.

"Well hello, Jonny Jr., I've been half-expecting you for years. This is your father, passed out on the floor here. Why don't I introduce you to your half-siblings while we wait for him to come to?"

You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year.

I would check weather.com and start packing.

csousa1 · July 2012

You people are supposed to be adding questions too. Pfffft.

becunning2 · July 2012

(1). Cry hysterically. I love my job. Babble inconsolably in Latin to myself while rocking in a corner.

(2). Durh. Can I assume the child still has a mother? Make the kiddo some hot chocolate. Or chocolate milk. Maybe bake cookies. That gets SO quality time to go WTF and get to know kiddo... but I can still contribute/panic in the kitchen.

(3).Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to Portugal I go....

jorja86 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]1. Considering I'm currently unemployed..well, okay. 2. I'd have a shot of vodka, and pour BF a glass of whiskey. And then we'd deal with the problem. <strong>And I'd consider killing the biiitch.</strong> 3. I'd have a serious conversation with BF, and then we'd probably make it happen. :-)
Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

<div>Who's a biiitch?</div><div>
</div><div>1. I would probably go to school for public health. Or become a kindergarten teacher. One or the other. </div><div>
</div><div>2. I would encourage him to do everything he could to be a part of his/her life, and hopefully be an awesome stepmom</div><div>
</div><div>3. I'd be going to Portugal. </div>

becunning2 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]You people are supposed to be adding questions too. Pfffft.
Posted by csousa1[/QUOTE]

Fine!

What would you do if...

someone you didn't know walked up and punched you in the face. (Apparently, this is a "thing" now).

Swazzle · July 2012

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[QUOTE]You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work. <strong>I would immediately enroll in culinary courses and try out for Next Food Network Star . </strong>A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence. "Well hello, Jonny Jr., I've been half-expecting you for years. This is your father, passed out on the floor here. Why don't I introduce you to your half-siblings while we wait for him to come to?" You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year. I would check weather.com and start packing.
Posted by csousa1[/QUOTE]

<div>I love this. Hard.</div>

Swazzle · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : Fine! What would you do if... someone you didn't know walked up and punched you in the face. (Apparently, this is a "thing" now).
Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]

<div>I would probably be too shocked to react. I know, that's hard to believe. </div><div>
</div><div> Where does this happen?!</div>

K Everdeen12 · July 2012

1. Apply to PA school (physician assistant). This is assuming I can't do what I do now or what I'm going to school for, since I'm going to be changing careers soon anyway.

2. Ugh I don't know. Cry a lot.

3. I would leave for Portugal immediately.

SKP82 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]You wake up tomorrow and can no longer perform the job you currently do - you are forced to choose a completely different field of work. I would immediately enroll in culinary courses and try out for Next Food Network Star . A child from a previous relationship/fling/one night stand of your SO's shows up on your doorstep - your SO was completely unaware of their existence. <strong>"Well hello, Jonny Jr., I've been half-expecting you for years. This is your father, passed out on the floor here. Why don't I introduce you to your half-siblings while we wait for him to come to?"</strong> You find out that a very distant relative has passed away, and left you 1 million dollars. Your receiving the money is contingent upon travelling to Portugal to oversee this relative's extensive property for at least one year. I would check weather.com and start packing.
Posted by csousa1[/QUOTE]

Bahahahahahaha

SKP82 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : Fine! What would you do if... someone you didn't know walked up and punched you in the face.<strong> (Apparently, this is a "thing" now).</strong>
Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]

Wait, what??

If it was a girl, I'd probably take off my earrings and cutabitch.

If it was a man, I would call the cops.

becunning2 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : I would probably be too shocked to react. I know, that's hard to believe. Where does this happen?!
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

It happened to my stepbrother, who has autism, right here in Kansas. And apparently it happens in larger cities. A bunch of stupid immature 18 year old boys who want to prove they have big pricks. I heard of it happening to a 60 year old guy who ended up dying because he hit his head on the concrete. I can't find a story for it, but I read about that a few weeks ago.

becunning2 · July 2012

You know, because of COURSE, everything you read on the interwebs is true. But I think it was a legit news source. Swear.

SKP82 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : It happened to my stepbrother, who has autism, right here in Kansas. And apparently it happens in larger cities. A bunch of stupid immature 18 year old boys who want to prove they have big pricks. I heard of it happening to a 60 year old guy who ended up dying because he hit his head on the concrete. I can't find a story for it, but I read about that a few weeks ago.
Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]

WTF??? These people need to be in jail. Seriously.

SKP82 · July 2012

Okay, what would you do if you were walking to your car alone at night and a guy pulled up next to you, jumped out of his car, and started masturbating while looking at you? (This actually happened to me once!)

Swazzle · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : It happened to my stepbrother, who has autism, right here in Kansas. And apparently it happens in larger cities. A bunch of stupid immature 18 year old boys who want to prove they have big pricks. I heard of it happening to a 60 year old guy who ended up dying because he hit his head on the concrete. I can't find a story for it, but I read about that a few weeks ago.
Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]

<div>That's absolutely horrible. I will never understand what the fuckk is wrong with people in this world.</div>

SKP82 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]<strong>You know, because of COURSE, everything you read on the interwebs is true.</strong> But I think it was a legit news source. Swear.
Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]

"Where did you hear that?"

"The internet."

<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />

Swazzle · July 2012

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[QUOTE]Okay, what would you do if you were walking to your car alone at night and a guy pulled up next to you, jumped out of his car, and started masturbating while looking at you? (This actually happened to me once!)
Posted by SKP82[/QUOTE]

<div>I would quickly get into my car & lock the doors & as I pulled away, I'd get his license plate number & call the cops.</div><div>
</div><div>That is insane. </div>

becunning2 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]Okay, what would you do if you were walking to your car alone at night and a guy pulled up next to you, jumped out of his car, and started masturbating while looking at you? (This actually happened to me once!)
Posted by SKP82[/QUOTE]

I would run to my car, lock the doors, bust out my cellphone, call the cops, and get down a license plate number.

I would also want to point and laugh and be like, "really, that's all? No wonder you're forced to try to surprise girls alone at night."

But I don't want to get myself killed... so probably just option 1.

SKP82 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : I would quickly get into my car & lock the doors & as I pulled away, I'd get his license plate number & call the cops. That is insane.
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

I was still a good couple of blocks away from my car. I was so shocked, I yelled at him for being a sicko and then called the cops.

ETA: Unfortunately, I did not get his license place #, because as soon as I pulled out my phone to call the cops, he got in his car and drove away.

becunning2 · July 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What would you do if.... : I would quickly get into my car & lock the doors & as I pulled away, I'd get his license plate number & call the cops. That is insane.
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

Great minds.

Peaseblossom55 · July 2012

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Posted by becunning2[/QUOTE]
I didn't realize this was a thing now but ok....
I would cry and be really upset... and scream at the tops of my lungs "WHY??????????????????????????????"

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