Let's say that you met someone who promised that they could make you a $ millionaire overnight. However, you would have to sell yourself to get it for 12 months as a slave in their house doing hard labour. There you would do whatever they wanted, without complaint or be turned out with nothing. Would you be a slave for $1,000,000 prize on release?
[question posted by p1kef1sh]
responses and comments:
are you offering? lol It depends it's alittle bit sadistic. I mean - what if on the last day they asked you to shoot yourself? lol. You'd be screwed I suppose it depends on the person. If she was a she..attractive and not crazy..God i'd give it a shot! :) if it was a guy that looked like he wanted to you know or some person that like chainsaws I don't think so So it depends on who made the offer really :) goodluck [Jakker27]
No, I'd never want to be rich. Too much pressure, plus you gotta think how to secure your money so no one would steal it from you. Kind of not good. One year of my life is worth more than $1 mio! [neuronic]
no i want to be myself.i am crazy about money.but if a man can't control himself ,money ,i think is a bad thing.so i think,i will have a lot of money,but someday i will master mfate.do you think so. [dehong]
I'm sure that you will. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Well p1kef1sh the problem here is the prize is confirm or you have to complete with others. Then the issue would be within the 12 months would you be able to earn $1,000,000 or more on your own. if you have the answers then perhaps you would know the choices that you are likely to make. I would unless of course it involves anything illegal. Just a though. [iwrite]
No answers. Just slavery for 12 months then a guaranteed $1,000,000. [p1kef1sh]
nope, absolutely not ! i'd rather just doin my work now n enjoy it, or maybe look for another better job. but no-no, not that kind of millionaire job lol coz u said we should not complain bout anything that's the hardest part haha..im never meant to degrading the job of a servant or a housemaid, but even a housemaid has a feeling.. conclusion is : ITS A BIGGGGG NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!! lmao [shalli17here]
I am a complainer lol I wouldn't even last 24hrs. However, if I was allowed to complain it might be a different story. Just kidding!! I don't think I could be anyone's slave...who knows what weird or degrading things they'd make you do. Not even for $50 million! [zukichucha]
No P1ke would not I would rather be poor then slave for someone I do not mind working I loved working but I would not slave not even for that kind of Money I am my own Person and would not be willing to be controlled by someone Hope you are doing fine not heard from you in a while I do hope I have not offended or upset you Hugs xx and have a good Christmas [gabs8513]
I am glad that you have replied to this as I have been so worried and upset that I might have upset you I am glad I didn't xx [gabs8513]
I need a contract and I will get Obama and his crew to write it all up and Pikefish to read it and okej it! There are definite things I will NOT do! I mean what can hard labour in a house be?? exactly what have you in mind, Sir Pike??? I can do sooooo much,, but I draw the line!! I will not eat something I dont want to, nor will I taste something I dont want to , Nor will you be able to poke or prod or insert anything into any part of my anatomy without my explicit consent.. and I mean explicit!! w00t [fjaril]
How about I bring a stash of THESE along then and you let me keep the 500 thou??BUT look after my..er.. integrity.. deal?contract? manager?c'mon.. I am trying really hard to be resourceful.. and YOU know how hard that is.. for MEEE. [fjaril]
Rich is a state of mind not a condition. Many people are slaves to earning a lot less than a million. Since I was made redundant I have found happiness cleaning the house and walking the Dog while my wife goes out to work to support us. Never thought I'd hear myself say that after 41 years of work and wage slavery to one boss or another. Maybe the whips and chains and bondage....hmmmm.... [MichaelJay]
I too am a stay at home ex-tax payer. Now those whips and chains do have an appeal. Well, I needed a new hobby! [p1kef1sh]
Nope. Some things just aren't worth a million even. I would rather be happy than rich that way. [BCMike]
So would I. That's a certainty Mike. [p1kef1sh]
Ummmmmm, a million bucks, or some kind of control over my life. I think I will keep the control, thank you. Keep the million. I MIGHT clean someone's house, or do their cooking and laundry, serve at parties, etc., but to give up control of the things I do have control over, I don't think so. *L* I am not a control freak, but I do want things done a certain way, and usually that is my way. Don't think I would make a very good slave to any one but myself. [thebohemianheart]
yes i would do it no question, hell i would do it for only 500,000 i would only think about the money. c.r.e.a.m Baby [stilesp1985]
I've been married longer than 12 months, so it can't be that hard.lol Pretty much the same set-up you're describing here...even to the point of getting turned out with nothing...doh [myklj999]
I've done it for 22 years Myklj. No remission, a life of servitude! [p1kef1sh]
We are all slaves to the almighty dollar, peso, yen etc even in our own homes. A million isn't as much moola as it once was either. Gimme the hours, I won't do anything kinky, crooked, unhealthy or dishonest, make it 2 mil and we'll talk..rasp whistle [plunketear]
P1ke, did i just catch you attempting to put words in my mouth?? [plunketear]
Oh the ethical question....I would definitely consider it, but when it boils dow to it I do believe I would say no. Simply because if I allow someone to treat me as a slave, or invite anyone to mistreat me them I have now sold myself to anyone for a price and anyone and everyone who knew this knows that I am for sale as are my ethics and morals. I wouldn't do it for this simple fact also that not many people actually honor their words....so how do you know you did not just sell your soul to the devil? [taface412]
well, Religious or not it is a definitve way to find ot a person's character...their true character....but I do know I walk amongst others who would certainly sell their soul to the devil for a buck....but it's not for me. I would rather work myself into a grave than to ever allow someone control over my decisions and my life.... I think the ethical people knew what you were asking LOL [taface412]
I think that might depend on what exactly they expected. I think as long as it didn't involve anything untoward then I might do that. It's a lot of money and for only working one year I think it would be worth it. [pumpkinjam]
I mean if I was a complete slave with no idea of what I would be expected to do and would have to do whatever then I probably wouldn't but if, say, I was given a list of things I would have to do as a slave and it didn't include any really bad things then I would. I wouldn't do anything without knowing what was involved though, no matter how much I'd get for it. [pumpkinjam]
Not me.. I was hired once when I was a teenager to do housecleaning for a local "rich" woman and I did clean her house to make a bit of extra spending money for myself, this is while I was going to school also.. I did my job very well until the day that she informed me that she wanted her sheets ironed aafter I finished her laundry.. That remark made me see red for some reason.. I thought if you want your d*mn sheets ironed, then you iron them, I didn't say it, I just thought it.. I went on about my regular business and cleaned and washed and dried her clothing, even the sheets were washed and dried as usual, they were folded and put away without so much of a hint of ironing done to them.. Later she told my sister-in-law, she was the one who had helped me to get this part time work, That my ironing was supurb, her words, and that I was doing a very good job.. Even as a young girl, I could have looked at the sheets and seen that they were just folded very neatly instead of ironed.. So, my answer is no, not for a million dollars would I be a slave to anyone else.. I am more the type that would lend you a hand for free if you needed it.. [DonnaLawson]
I agree with your view entirely Donna. I'd sooner give my time to those that need it than "sell" it in this way. [p1kef1sh]
hello, its my first time here in this web site and i found it very interesting. I really dont like that idea its true that you should work hard in order to achieve that but it should be in a proper and nice way. I will find another work even if its earn just a little because if you save it, it will become a big amount or even that millions you want. And let a person do the work that he or she cant make it will against the law. [cupcyke]
Welcome to myLot. I hope that you enjoy visiting with us all. I do agree with you. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Never! why should you trow a year of your live away? You can better just work earn less, but have a happy year. And it's also so that your "owner" can do everything what they want with you. That's just SICK! I think my opinion is clear :p Regards, Ruben [ruubje92]
Your opinion is very clear Ruben and I agree with it 100%! Thannk you. [p1kef1sh]
i wouldnt know what to do with that much amount of money,i wouldnt be able to carry it when i leave here.i might have some double thoughts ,if it was a lesser sum.wink [riyasam]
That's an interesting perspective Riyasam. You might consider being a slave for LESS! [p1kef1sh]
Doing as I'm told for 12 minutes would be difficult so I don't think so. However I would allow Mr Croc the privilege as he has been well trained and I know he'd share at the end. [nannacroc]
It's 25% now due to the crunchy nut, credit nut, crunchy credit, something like that anyway. [nannacroc]
I would never be their slave. I think every human have self respect and there are certain things that everyone has limit of and they can not tolerate that. I just think that it would be against my dignity. I think earning by working hard will atleast maintain your self respect, and you will be proud of your self. [rizzu87]
Glad to hear Rizzu. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Nope, sorry, I can't be bought. At any price. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with labour. I will work for my money. But I will not grovel, nor sell myself like a dog for someone to wipe thier feet on me. [AnnieOakley1]
What a meant was that it wouldn't be anything along the lines of what disgusting things they make people eat or whatnot on those ridiculous 'reality' shows. It would be something sexual, that I know you would go along with for the joy of it. blushTee hee. Like, putting a doggie collar with spikes on you with a leash and walking around scantily clothed (both of us) and stopping every so often for you to perform some particular sensual chore for me. How's that? Huh?blush [AnnieOakley1]
My life, and noones life for that matter, should EVER be for sale. I mean how low does one have to go? Now if it was a 1/2 mil for like a month, then no problem lol. My ex husband would love this question, as he always tried to control me. For me to be someones 'slave' for a year, it would cost em A LOT more than a mil, since Im putting up my life in that way, plus there would be stipulations with the agreement to where Id make sure nothing illegal was involved etc. The true richness is happiness, and not with money either, but it always helps lol. [jenrl17]
LOL. I agree entirely that a month is more tolerable. But the principle is the same. However, I don't think that either of us would want to do it really, not even for a day. [p1kef1sh]
Hi p1key, No thank you, I wouln't be a slave for no amount of money, as it is I work to darn hard here in my home for nothing, being a slave to someone for that amount of money and to be made to do anything frightens me because they can make you do what they want. Not thank you. Hugs. Tamara [tamarafireheart]
Don't worry Tamara. I'm not serious. I wish that I could afford to be! [p1kef1sh]
Well a million is a lot of money, and a year is not that long of a time, but I figure that some people could make it seem like a lifetime. There is certain things that I refuse to do, no matter how much money is involved. So when you say slave if you mean waiting on someone hand and foot, or scrubbing their house down, mopping floors and cleaning dishes, I could do that, heck I have to do it every day for myself. But when you get to the kinky stuff I'm gone. [bdugas]
Well you said anything and there are some crazy people out there with money and sometimes when we agree to anything we never know what that person has on it's mind. At least I wasn't the only one. [bdugas]
No, I would not be interested in this deal at all. Money is not that important to me. As long as I have a roof over my head, food on the table, and the ability to get medical care, I'm happy. To me, what's more important to me than money is relationships - with God and with friends and family. Being anyone's slave doesn't appeal to me at all. [kenzie45230]
I'm with you Kenzie. Money is just that. But friendships are worth so much more. [p1kef1sh]
well this is a tough one for me. On one side is a good amount of money using which one can spent his entire life, on the other side is being a slave for a full year. I think its not a bad deal if you are in real need of money. [ashishldh]
Well if you enter the arrangement willing to work and do anything. [p1kef1sh]
I don't want to be rich in exchange of hard labour. I'm so lazy.I want to remain poor and if possible want to sleep all day long. [bhanusb]
You'd do well here then. I love to sleep! [p1kef1sh]
Hi p1ke, happy I have no desire to be a millionaire. I'd just like to be able to have enough to get by, and to live comfortably. I'd also like to be able to 'give back,' by helping others who need it. I wouldn't be able to do the hard labour anyway, as I'm 'partially' disabled. I say 'partially,' even though some would say disabled. It all depends on a person's perspective. Finally, I wouldn't trust anybody who made such an offer. I don't think 'I'd' ever really see the money. Take care. [someonesmom]
If only people would realize the truth in what's been said here. sad I believe having 'enough' is the key. Greed just leads to so many problems (in the world.) [someonesmom]
No Way in the world would I do it. I would not care if it was 5 Million. I would much prefer to stay how I am, Poor and Happy. [Goodie123]
Yep, me too. Dark chocolate is the way to go. I just love it! [AnnieOakley1]
Say What???! Heck NO!!I would not do any such thing.. but there would be many who would do that.. just look at the survivor show.. they go and starve themselves in jungles for just a chance at the money. Nope, that is not for me. I am too happy just the way I am. [OreoCookie3]
I'd rather not look at the survivor show (or "I'm a Celebrity (really? Could've fooled me) Get Me Out of Here" as e call it) if I can Oreo. I'd rather stay here too. Unless you wanted a slave of course! LOL. [p1kef1sh]
Well at 38 ive made it 3 times, lost it 3 times (careless you may think!) and making it again, never regreted flying worldwide business class. The answer to the question is No, im no slave to anyone else just myself :) [JayBea]
Well I've done my share of business (and first class) flying too. But I have to say that I have realised that I need a certain amount and beyond that it's of little value to me. I don't know if anyone went to their grave saying "I wish that I had been poorer" but the most important thing is that you are happy with who you are and not chasing some dreams of riches simply because you think that makes you a better person. [p1kef1sh]
I am rich already, thank you for an offer. I wouldn't be slave for any kind of money or promise. Life is short, and freedom has it cost....I live my freedom...lol [polachicago]
Right, being rich is not necessary about money. I feel rich because of my talents and my education.... HUGS [polachicago]
Hmmmm .. isn't every housewife ALREADY doing that? Not just for 12 months, either ... it's been 29 years for moi! Shouldn't that be $29,000,000 by now? Maybe he has it all in a little account with my name on it ... yeah, probably. [guybrush]
Yep ... love means never having to tuck the banknotes in your knickers afterwards ... [guybrush]
Impossible! It is not in my nature to be a slave to anyone. It is not in my nature not to complain. It is not in my nature to obediently do what everyone wants. Besides, there is no way in this world I would be willing to clean a stranger's bathroom and lavatory. [Anomalie]
So that's a no then Anomalie is it? LOL. [p1kef1sh]
To be slave for 12 months? That is crazy I think I could be dead before I get the money so NOOOOOOOOOO hahaha........ [lovesummer]
OK. No worries. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
i wont do it. i think its too much working within 1 year just to get that amount of money. and maybe they wont pay you and remained you as a slave.. =) [abiel_paltao]
yah, that's one more thing.. they might ask you to do thing that they will earn more than what they will pay you, right? =) [abiel_paltao]
Well i definately dont make anywhere close to a million in a year now busting my butt for rich people at a company, so whats the difference. At least then I could be proud I earned it and after a year, it would be all over. I live off of 20g's a year right now, so that woud be like 50 years work free if i had a million bucks :) [newyorksalright]
That's one way of looking at it. I'm surprised others don't see it that way. [p1kef1sh]
Not in my current situation. I couldn't leave my menfolk to fend for themselves. [Irishfrndly65]
I ain't got much, but what I've got is worth alot! Ya know? [Irishfrndly65]
OMG, this is terrible! I think there's a poem, life is treasure, love is more expensive, but if compared with freedom, they both can be thrown away... Nothing is more important than freedom! I surely would not take this offer, even if they would make me richer than Bill Gates, haha... That's very scaring, I rather stay safe, easy, simple, and independent, though I am not that rich at all... I like this kind of life, I mean simple and easy, life is not all about money, isn't it? Have a good day! happy [lindazhao333]
Quite true! [lindazhao333]
Certainly not, Pikey! I value my freedom more than anything else. I wouldn't be anyone's slave for all the money in the world. Cheers and happy Mylotting [positiveminded1977]
Glad to hear it too. What would I do without your sane presence during that year?! [p1kef1sh]
Sounds more like a scam....it could be 1 million rupees that they are talking about. [LCHBheart]
It's not a scam, just a discussion. [p1kef1sh]
I'd certainly consider trying it but alas...I'd probably fail. The part about "no complaint" might do me in. I'm sure that the person would do their best to p me off and there is a good possiblity that would happen. I don't know tho...I'd certainly give it a try. I worked for the boss from hll for 13 years and no one could understand how I tolerated her mental abuse. I did pretty well. Can't say that I never complained behind her back as I did. A couple of times, I sort of lost it to her face but for the most part I hung in there pretty tough. Ya...I'd give it a shot. I'm raising a child alone. It'd make her life & mine a lot easier if I didn't have to work so many weird hours to get by. [sid556]
Pike...you are so sweet! I'll be your most dedicated worker! I do know the value of a dollar and also lack of it. As I type, our area has just been hit with a gigantic storm and many many people including one of my daughters and her family were hit hard. there is no power ...no heat...and temps are subzero. I just got of a 10 hour shift with no break...ok 4 mins...if one would call that a break. there are people here without water, heat or electric. everywhere in the region is sold out of Water and the only gas available was our station and we were close to running out. it is absolutely devastating here. You can't even buy water at walmart right now. I was one of the lucky few not to lose power. Still, can't buy water and my tap water is nearly not drinkable. I am lucky in comparison. it is all about priorities. I am willing to bet that most of these people that are cold and aching for a shower really don't care about being rich. This morning my home was a confused crazy place with people all taking showers, cooking etc. needless to say...I brushed my teeth, washed the pits and ran. it isn't a pleasant situation here. [sid556]
I think im not that desperate to have that amount of money. And i think it would save them more if they would just be hiring other helpers. If you would be hiring a helper for one year it would actually wont cost $1M. It actually doesnt make that much of a sense. hehe. Anyways i dont want to be a slave for money, i would rather make money a slave for myself rather than be a slave for money. [jewilim]
That's a sensible approach. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Being wealthy to me is not as important as my freedom. I would do it for a day or so, but not an entire year. I don't like it when other people try to control me. I also don't like being disrespeced, so if it meant being treated as a slave in a way that implied more abuse than a regular employee would receive I would not tolerate. So I don't think that I could do it, even for a million dollars. [ladym33]
Neither could I LadyM. Not for a day even. I might give my time to someone that needed it, but not be paid to be controlled. [p1kef1sh]
Sound like 'The Apprentice'...For me, 12 months is quite a long time. You could do many other things in getting that 1 milion and not putting yourself in such tense and physically demanding situation. Does this 'whatever they want' rule includes illegal activity? Then, definitely not for me. Happy myLotting! [sthborneo]
A slave can't call the shots about what they do. They just have to do it. But you'd not find me doing it either. [p1kef1sh]
i don't think it is an assured way to be rich for making as a slave.what's the mean of slave, losing self-esteem,freedom and lots of more. than's why people fight hard to break the slavery, then we made progress in the history and humanity. it's shame of anyone to sell his or her soul to exchange for money. money should be made by our hard work, not the dishonest way.we never respect people betteln in the street.in short, i will refuse this transaction without any regret. [fairy2004]
Good idea. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Definitely NO, it's almost the same with selling your soul to satan in exchange of all the wealth he will give you. I'm a slave of NO ONE. Being able to eat 3 times a day and everyone in my family is healthy including myself is enough for me. I don't need that kind of money, I'm no hypocrite, ofcourse that amount is tempting but I don't want to be a slave for anybody. [harwennah_18]
Me neither. I think that I'd rather poor. [p1kef1sh]
Whoah! Money is very tempting but I donīt think I would survive being a slave for someone, even for a day. And without complaint? I donīt think $1,000,000 is worth being a slave. Just for me, I guess. [kornflakes]
I agree. Not for me either. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
First nope, besides even if i only have enough now for my family i wouldn't sell myself just to be a slave for other people. I wont step down like that for money sake. I could earn (well not that huge amount) it by working hard. But in terms that my family is in need then there's no other way for me to earn for example a large money to be put up, then i would be willing to do anything just for them, for their safety and happiness, [pitsay]
Happiness is worth so much more than mere money. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
No. Sounds much too risky to me that I'd have to do whatever they wanted. I'd say that they can keep the $1m, my freedom's worth more than that! [liquorice]
I have to agree. I'd sooner be poor and happy. Mind you. I wouldn't mind a slave. I have so many leaves to rake in the garden! [p1kef1sh]
I don't think I would. It's another story that I slave away at my home for no money....but I don't like to be 'forced' to do that kind of stuff....even if I was offered a whole lot of money. Who knows what they might ask me to do? [SViswan]
Who knows indeed. Better to stay happy I think. [p1kef1sh]
No I would not sell my freedom not even for a year. Unless the boss would be a beautiful blonde girl.... than i might be tempted. [ronaldinu]
I thought that you didn't like women bosses?! LOL. The beautiful blonde ones are the worst! [p1kef1sh]
Never ever, i will be a slave for money, in any case. I am ready to die as a poor, than earning money through slavery. I dont wish money inlife, what i wish is freedom and hapiness, and money does not give that. I cannot put myself for money. I can give the simple answer possible is no. I read out a story by anton chekov, the name of the story is 'The bet'. It is wonderful to read, in the context of the discussion u have raised. Must read. Have a good day.. Happy mylotting.. [v4vikas]
Thanks for your comment.. [v4vikas]
hi, you question is very interesting and very serious. I think it is something about how much the prestige worth. To me, prestige is of the top importance that no matter how high the price, can not buy my prestige. I can only be slave to myself, and can not be slave to other person, even though I like money very much. [iamfine]
It's not worth making yourself a slave just for money I think. [p1kef1sh]
Hmmmm, great question and very difficult to answer. I think I probably would do it, 1 year for a million? If it was just hard work in their house, I mean what could it be? As some others have said - I wouldn't kill anyone and it would depend on who said it but te thought of that much money and only one year to make it, it would solve alot of problems for me and it would be an experience. Plus I think that maids, servants etc get a really hard time and are paid a low wage so it would eb a character building experience too. [tridxb]
I'm impressed. I wish that I could make you an offer. LOL. [p1kef1sh]
If I was strong enough and it didn't involve anything illegal or sex, I'd go for it. 1 year of really hard work, then I could find a job I love. I've worked many jobs were I worked like a slave and received very little money for it. I did it without complaint or I'd be fired. What's the difference? One is good paying and the other pays peanuts. [TheCatLady]
Who knows what it would involve. But you make a good point about hard work and low pay. Too much and too many in my view. [p1kef1sh]
I'd tell them to stick it up their arse, quite frankly. I wouldn't sell myself to anyone for any reason, no matter how hard up I was. I'd rather have nothing than be "owned" by anyone. [jerzgirl]
I know - and I can be more so, but I'm not having a good week, nor is my mother. Check out my last discussions on her, please. I'm mainly just trying to keep my mind active and off worrying. [jerzgirl]
Absolutly not. To begin with the IRS would be knocking at your door for about 39% and every fool in the world who found out you had alittle extra cash would be begging you for some money for some emergency that they probably just dreamed up. So no I would not. [muscles4me]
Not over here. The Tax people would want way more than 39% and as for begging letters. Forget it! [p1kef1sh]
Well, with conditions such as that I would not hesitate to decline because I was not born to be that low, doing anything without complain from someone... Its tempting, but I rather find a more decent job while keeping my dignity, pride, freedom and my rights as HUMAN.. seee yah! [howardskip]
I'm with you on that. I don't think that I could do it. [p1kef1sh]
Not really. As of now, I'm poor but not that desperate. I still would rather live an average life than to spend a year as a slave for someone. [kaliyha]
I think so too. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Never ..Never..I won't go for easy money anytime.That too at the cost of my liberty? Not at all possible for me.I am happy with whatever little means I have got. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.What is the guarantee you will get the prize after one year? Life is more peaceful and happy,if you learn to live within your means. [muru1950]
Money doesn't always mean happiness I think. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
as per my opinion is considered i will say no to him,it is not because i hate hard labour no but actually i dont want to give away 12 month as a waste and i also dont have any guarantee that he will surely make me a millionare. i always believe in working hard but not as a slave under anybody for about 12 month which is not a short period of time.......! so according to me i will surely say no to him and try out any other opprtunity and if you have determination and passion of doing something grate in your life in order to make your future brighter that your present you will definitely succeed in your life that is my guarantee.....and 12 months away from your family,friends and many others you love for money and to live with such a person whom you dont know is a foolish act according to me. and my dear money is not everything in life there are various other things which are more important than money...so work smart also instead of only working hard........ [arauf487]
Absolutely. I think that you are spot on there. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Haven't you hear the news? one million doesn't make you rich these days. I all ready am a slave so doing it for money would be an upgrade. I know money doesn't make you happy, but it would be nice to try for a while. [savypat]
It'd make me a lot richer than I am currently. I recognise the slaving for nothing concept though. I don't think that I could do it. [p1kef1sh]
Well! $1,000,000 is not a small amount. It is a life time fortune. The money is very enticing, who will not want such a huge amount. But at the same time you have put me in a dilema, because 12 months of slavery also is not a small period. By the time I complete 12 months of agony,it would be, as if I coming out of 12 years of ordeal. I give up because I do not have the will power to suffer and then gain. In my case it is "Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." [camylo]
LOL. I can imagine that the spirit is willing. [p1kef1sh]
Many people are forced to do something very similar and at minimum wages so I think the offer isn't really that bad, but these people do it because they have no alternatives, so if you are in a really bad economic situation I think the million dollars in exchange for being a slave would seem OK. I wouldn't do it, because it would imply somebody would probably be screaming at me or even hitting me, and I draw the line there, I can't even stand somebody yelling at me, my response is to attack, so I would probably lose my chances at the money on the first day. [duranv]
I think that you would have to accept that you would have to do anything. But there should be no anger. Better that you don't become a slave then. [p1kef1sh]
I do not consider money as the number 1 preference of my existence, much more to this kind of situation. I would not risk my life to someone who is not known to me personally for several months or years. Persons' integrity and identity cannot be just sold or entrap by millions. Good day, you have just posted a nice discussion. [Verity]
Thank you. I agree with you. Money isn't everything. [p1kef1sh]
i don't mind selling myself if i like the terms but it sounds to me like u wont be a millionaire overnight in fact u'll b working very hard for it. so u got a job dat pays just under $21,ooo/week, some jobs pays more so maybe u could make more in a year. the thing is if i am given the million at agreement den i think i would. but would u be slave 24/7 r would u have time [garmac]
If you can find a job paying $21k per week then take it! Or tell me so that I can. LOL. But I say no to slavery! [p1kef1sh]
one thing that life has taught me is that most people who have the money to give set the rules to try and keep you from reaching it or push you to a point of quitting.they get free labor and Entertainment and you end up with nothing.i would need to see the fine print before considering. [loveofnight]
No small print. You slave for 12 months. You get paid $1,000,000. Not for me though. [p1kef1sh]
I don't think I would take the deal. Some of things that the person could make you do might scar you for life. I would rather stay sane, thank you. [Purtle]
I think that it would be very hard to be a slave in reality. [p1kef1sh]
I would depend on the person. lol Then again we are all already slave in one way shape or form. Instead of whipping you with a whip, they give you minimum wage. lol or maybe a small raise from there. But not much more. Either unless you own everything. Wouldn't it be the same thing? [Daninaband]
Yeah the power of Money. lol Not to much difference from the ole whip and chain thang. lol This time the misspelling is on purpose. lol [Daninaband]
I'm not sure on this one, not that I want to be rich or anything. I just want to get to the place that I don't have to worry which bills to pay this month. I wouldn't be doing any sexual favors. I think a year of my life is more important than $$$. [SuzyQ12]
I think that a year of your life is definitely worth more than any money! [p1kef1sh]
I would never make myself a slave for money. Not to offend anyone, but I am not that greedy for money to sell my body over to someone, so they can beat me if I do anything wrong. [rvangeld]
And there never be enough [rvangeld]
I would not sell my sole to anyone .I an just fine with my life as it is .I dont have a lot of money but I know it can't bring happnes.famly is all I need [virginiar]
i could sell my soles to anyone, but i couldnt sell my soul to anyone ;) [Sissygrl]
Nope I don't think I would. Working as their slave, doing whatever they wanted could involve a lot of things that could eventually net you $1,000,000 on your own in those 12 months. Plus, you can't complain a bit or you're chucked out, you've basically got no guarantee you're going to get paid so it's not exactly a very strong decision to make. I'd rather work (like in a company) a full 12 months and save whatever I earn instead. [thehuntedfuzz]
Now that's a very sensible approach. I agree with you. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
oh god no.. cause tehre are a lot of things that i could not stomache doing.. i'd rather live poor then be rich and miserable for a year! The sky is the limit if you say they could make you do ANYTHING... like.. eat frogs.. or worse... or they could like.. ask you to pluck their bum hairs.. god only knows!! [Sissygrl]
lol cause i haven't been around much ;) i have decided to make it a point to drop in at least once a day from now on whenever i can ;) I bet there is a lot of things you haven't thought of that a person could try to make you do!! lets not get into details. it could get nasty. [Sissygrl]
Hmmm.... I really need that money right now. It would solves a lot of problems. A year... hmmmmm... a year passed by really fast right? I think I might consider it. I think. Even if I try, I can't get a million over a year. I don't love money. But I need it. I really really need it. Not to spend it on myself though. My family and relatives need it. They keep bugging me and bugging me. If I forget about them, I would rather live in a small hut somewhere eating just rice and salt. I wouldn't care much. The one thing I wanted to do is to have the freedom to do things I wanted to do. But life is not what you wanted to do. You can't always live in the fantasy land. So I think I would make the sacrifice for them. I would sold myself for a year, doing whatever my master wants me to do. Then afterward give that money to them, save some for me to just move far far away. Find a little place and live the rest of my life trying to forget what happen during that horrible horrible year with the master. That is my life. **sighs** Je deteste ma vie. [monkeykingaround]
Life is like a baby's vest. Short and sh!tty! [p1kef1sh]
The definition of a slave would be not to be paid. The trouble with your premise is that the person asks you to do everything and if you do not you would be turned out with nothing. During the last portion of you slavery they would find something you could not or would not do and turn you out. No, I would not subjugate myself like that. It is enough being in a job for day to day and being paid on a regular basis without have that million dollar carrot at the end of the year, I have looked into my heart and find I cannot do it. It is sort of like that silly movie where a millionaire wants to sleep with this guy's wife for a million dollars, nice to speculate but I would not want to go through that experience. [mariposaman]
I wouldn't have slept with him either. Not my type! The whole thing is fraught with risk. Will they pay, will you manage the year. Better not to bother and be happy I think. [p1kef1sh]
Hello p1kef1sh, when I saw your topic my instant reaction was that I would say "Yes!". I figured with the normal human reasoning that I would not have to sell my soul as Faust sold his to The Devil in Goethe's epic, or the older version told by Marlowe. After all, it would be only a 12 month lease of my services and at the end I would get my "soul" (or my freedom) back. However, the offer seemed too good to be true and I saw a similarity to other childrens' fairy tales, where once again the Devil promised to give you back your life after a year, but there was a tiny clause hidden in the contract - a trick! which meant that the Devil's promise was nothing more than a lie... So I will have to pass on the $1,000,000 and continue on my long and winding road. Pity really, the cash sounded so nice just before Christmas. Have a good week. Umart [umart13]
There's always a catch Umart! It's finding it that's the problem. [p1kef1sh]
I've worked at jobs where I was basically an indentured servant anyway, and I was doing it for a lot less than a million. So I would probably do it for a year. [onesiobhan]
You are a rare breed. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
I would give it a try as long as it doesnīt risk my well-being. [artaucan]
Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
No, I couldn't sell myself regardless of who or how much the price. I'm not fit to be the slave. I'd rether be the master. I have too rebellious a spirit to be satisfied with being somebody else's slaves. [afdinki]
It's important that we no our limitations. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
After telling that person that he/she could kiss my butt, I would then go home and thank God that I am already rich because I do not have people like that in my life. [nanajanet]
I am sure some people say that they would do that but if I am going to work that hard for money, for me, why not take that extra effort and use it to volunteer to help others, unless, of course, I was going to donate all of that money to charity. How many lottery winners are worse off than when they started? Read up on it because when many people this amount of money, they just blow it and find themselves in deeper debt because they changed to a lifestyle that was unsustainable for beyond the life of the money. [nanajanet]
For me, it's a case to case basis, 1 million really great chance for me to lift up our living especially those relatives who are in need..in fact, 1 year of hard work is not so long if you don't think of it,,as long as it will bring good and joy to my beloved ones. Helping them will be my strenght to go over, to do the sacrifice as a slave. But before doing so I'll make sure that the person i've met who made the deal really speaks up from heart for sure, it will not put me in danger or bring me to death either.. [roxancuacoy]
It would be very important to understand what you might have to do. But slaves have no rights of course. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
no- definately no - time is money - money cant buy time although we cant sell our time with a value of $1,000,000 but then must follow our view - being a slave without thinking sorry - cant do it:> [KoHiRoSHi]
I don't think that very many could really. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I am really concerned about you, p1kef1sh. Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? LOL. No, just kidding. Anyway, I could never do anything like that, because I would never be up for sale. I belong to God and believe me, he ain't having that. [Rozie37]
You are going to need all the money that you can get your hands on. Some of it for doing it and the other half for the psychotherapy you will certainly require, LOL. [Rozie37]
no i dont do that... id rather to be poor than be a slave of 12 months... [becnh83]
Me too. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
oops,what i want now is money ,i miss it because of there is nothing on me except a physical body .haha, can you give me a hand ?once one roommate and i guessed the mumber of the lottery just for fun.the next day ,wow,may be you can bet on us ,we got it incredibly.both of us regreted not buying it .it is nothing ,as long as we hold Health and time the Gifts from god .we can make a difference if we don't give up,and follow our hearts and hold dreams within us . maybe one day ,you will become a millionaire exactly. do you think so? [persistor]
Maybe one day you will be. Good luck and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I don't think I could do that. I am the type of person who has to be in control of what I am doing. I don't like the thought of someone being able to tell me what to do at any given point in time. I don't need the money that badly. [OkiesOwn]
Me neither. I wouldn't want to be a slave either! Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
Hi p1kef1sh I would like to say that I would because then my kids would have a sevure life but I don't think I actually could. I have a bit of rebel in me and don't take too well to being told what to do with little appreciation let alone non and it would depend what things they would want me to do. In the bedroom, no way! [Humbug25]
Oh poo, Humbug. I needed a slave to redecorate the bedroom. I'll have to do it myself now! You'll just have to work the dungeon instead!! [p1kef1sh]
Well Then That Wont be over night cause it will take as you say One Whole Year of Slavery so that wouldn't make sence because then you dont know wat there is in store for you for that year, Like wat type of hard labour so it will have to be up to you who knows your situation if you can handle it an would the outcome be ok cause next thing you have to spend back that money on medical bills for the rest of your Life So I'll say its the Persons Choice But I wont do it unless I know the Person well enough [Madchi]
Very sensible Madchi. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I think the offer should be more... explicit if i may say so - like a contract it should clearly state what must be done as "a slave" for that person. If that respective work would get me sick i would rather stay poor but healthy and enjoy life, otherwise... i don't know if i would do it, it really would depend on the conditions imposed by that contract. [elitess]
The condition is simply that you will do anything and everything that you are told unconditionally!! I don't think that I would be doing this! [p1kef1sh]
To me it would have to depend. I mean I don't know. I would ask if my husband can spend that year with me so I wouldn't miss him. I mean hello, me and him are sort of attached at the hip. But then he would probably tell me to go for it and he will be waiting for me. But I don't know it depends on how that person presents themselves to me. [trisha_nava82]
Two slaves for the price of one sounds a good deal to me. You could bring him along too! [p1kef1sh]
Well, I guess you can look at this situation in two ways. One, if the person works you to death where you can't feel your feet half the time... BAD. Two, if you get some free time and he/she doesn't make you do anything impossible. But then again its 1,000,000. [Brettdog]
That's the gamble that you take. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
Well, if it suits my rules, ethics and honesty, then I will surely accept the offer. Bus if it is against all that, I will be really happy to say no to it. Because a person without all these is person with only flesh and bone, and offcourse without a heart. Hope to see your reply. Thanks Bye...... [ngty69]
That's the deal. Slaves have no rights, no moral code. You might do anything without recourse to the law. It would be a dilemma. [p1kef1sh]
I think I will do it only if they do not let me things bad to others. [linda9988]
Who knows what you would do Linda? But I don't think that it would mean ding bad things to other people. Welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I will not sell myself working as a slave for whatever amount of money I am getting. Money is just not that important to me, I am not willing to do anything for money too. It's good if I can win a prize of $1,000,000, but I won't do something I don't like to get that amount of money. [hoong143]
Nor to me. I'd not do it either. [p1kef1sh]
No I would not agree, because the conditions are not specific. "They could do whatever they wanted amounts to saying that they could also kill me in the process. How could I enjoy the money if I'm 6 feet underground? MOney is not everything. I could choose to be happy even without lots of money; and it is like selling my soul to the devil.as an old quotation goes: "What does profit a man if he gains the whole world and suffers the loss of his soul?Cheers and happy mylotting.happy [Jenaisle]
A very wise and true proverb Jen. There are no guarantees with slavery. [p1kef1sh]
Cripes, I know a whole bunch of people who'd do it for nothing, as long as regular punishment was offered as a bonus. I'd never last the distance, I'd end up snotting my "owner" in all likelihood. I wouldn't have lasted long on a sugar plantation. Lash [grandpa_lash]
I'm sure that a good caning, flogging, whipping, kneeling on dry rice etc can be worked in. LOL. Just don't ask me to be the one one the receiving end. Not my idea of fun at all! I'm more into mind play. Ah well. That was a pleasant diversion. No, I wouldn't do it either. [p1kef1sh]
No I do not think I would. Oh the money would be nice but how do you know they will not cheat you and 12 months is a long time. I spent a weekend with someone in such a situation like this and I did not like it. Not only did I not like it, I had a physical fight with him and locked myself in the toilet to think. I would not last 12 months with anyone like that and not only that the person only has to do something towards the end that is so bad that you end up breaking the contract and they get a slave for nothing. No I do not trust people like that and would be highly suspicious. I like proper contracts with rules. [sharra1]
Ab but the Romans were not doing it for money they were just sold into slavery for non payment of debts etc. I saw a TV show on the firemen of Rome. Apparently a lot of freed slaves took the job because they could earn citizenship that way. So they had a chance at freedom sometimes. As for me, it was not as bad as it seemed at the time. It was more a shock to me than actual harm but it taught me a lesson about trust since I thought I trusted him. It also taught me that just because you fantasise about something that does not mean you actually like the reality. Reality and fantasy do not match at all. happy [sharra1]
Nah I'm not that desperate for money. I earn a decent enough income which I'm happy with and I can't imagine wanting to sell myself as anyone's slave for a day let alone a year! I would rather work hard to make my own money with dignity rather than be used and abused by someone who thinks people can be bought :) [anonymili]
I wouldn't do it wither. The idea makes me shudder. But I did wonder how many might be prepared to do it. There are a few. Makes me wish that I had the money spare (or even had it all!). [p1kef1sh]
Thanks .Not worth it.I am not cut out for this kind of contract.I am happy with my way of earning with which I make decent amount of money.happy [balasri]
I know it is very hard to stoop for the sake of money.happy [balasri]
Oh I really would like to pay $1,000,000 for a slave that do whatever I want without complaint! Though I dont have those money, but I will earn it.Of course not by post comment on mylot:P Earn money by yourself is not just the obligation, it's also a pleasure. I dont want to give up my right to have please for the eachange of being a slave... [tecspring]
Ne neither. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
Yes how different would it be from being a mom? I am a slave to this house. LOL Honestly I think in theory I would do it, but to be honest I don't even want my partner to tell me what to do, so to lose my independence for a year would kill me. Also I think that if I was actually successful in staying the year, I would hate to see my family change, which often happens when people change their financial statue significantly. My family rocks just they way they are! :) [vicki2876]
So I am told!! [p1kef1sh]
Jakker said it for me. You're at the whim of that person. They can do whatever they want to you? Sorry, my personal freedom is pricless. [JCanham]
Mine too. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I dont think I would it. I cant see myself as anybody's slave, i dont see myself doing whatever they please, not for a year...maybe for a month..actually a month is long enough and a lot can happen during those times. I really dont think I would coz I think I can earn that money in a year with the right strategy in life. [envae2]
Good for you and I hope that you find the right strategy. Thank you and welcome to myLot. [p1kef1sh]
I'd rather earn my measly wage and become rich by doing my trade rather than submitting myself to that kind of humiliation. There's something about having your pride intact at the end of a work year that a million greenbacks can't meet. But that's just me. [raepedrosa]
I agree although mealy wages and becoming rich aren't always synonymous! [p1kef1sh]
I like money because money is power but I like myself more than money. Also, I would like to earn little money with my good hard work and good efforts rather than remaining a slave for 1 year and getting 1 million later. [mtata23]
"Money is power"? Is it? It's useful, but is it truly power? [p1kef1sh]
No way would I be anyone's slave despite the amount of money they offered me especially if you can't complain, that's the one thing I do best - Complaining or so I'm told anyway!!! lol I would feel that they are just making up daft jobs for me to do since I am their slave, they would probably give me daft job like turning the telly over for them even though the remote maybe next to them, bringing in their meals, drinks and such, ironing - I dont even iron my clothes, as for cooking - it would have to be microwave friendly meals!!! lol [cinderella2007]
Ha ha ha.....I like the sound of that!!! Thats a great plan, scones and biscuits will be fab!! Yum yum x [cinderella2007]
Hi p1,Do whatever they want? hmmm..scary! I will not accept that offer! I will just try to work hard even if I will get 2 jobs at least I am happy and I am free! LOL!happyhappyhappy [checapricorn]
Good thinking Checapricorn. I'm the same. [p1kef1sh]
NO, I don't need $1,000,000 I just need enough to pay my bills and get by. Having that kind of money would just teach my children to be greedy. If I had that kind of money, I'd just blow it on materialistic things that aren't needed. [camomom]
I agree. I'm happy with my family and knowing that we have our neccessities. I don't need more. I'd like to have my own house instead of renting, but I'm happy. [camomom]
Contact baby! I won't mind doing it IF I was really, really desperate, but be sure we will sign a contract and someone I trust will have a copy. Why? Because in that contract it will say there are certain thinsg that I won't be doing, anything else is fair game...so it will be their terms, but my conditions [gtdonna]
Then that's not slavery. There can be no conditions. Mind you, if it were me I'd want to know exactly what the deal was. [p1kef1sh]
Course I would! Without getting it all complicated and saying "well, what if they told me to stab myself in the ears?", I would do that, definitely. I'd do it for a tenner. [louise99]
That's fine by me - deal! lol [louise99]
No, absolutely not. Alot can happen in a year. And they might just try to see how far I would go for the money and do me harm by telling me to do things I have no wish doing. So no, because in the end who says they have to give it to you anyhow. they could wait right up to the last minute and ask you to do something outrageous and know you might not and so you lose the money after all that hard work and time they would have had a free worker for 12 months while I had suffered the effects of the hard labor. [mtdewgurl74]
Yep, sorry so late in answering..but I am slowly dredging through my email and getting a little bit a day.. I am about 3 months behind.. [mtdewgurl74]
To be rich......... Hell no, I would not be a slave to anybody for all of the money in the world.It just isn't worth it because you never know what kinds of things they might want you to do. They could ask you to work very hard or even worst to sleep with their mate and I don't like giving my body to anybody that I don't choose to give it up to. No, me and slavery could never get along and I feel sorry for anybody that would sell their selves this short. [Citychic]
I think that I'm with you there. [p1kef1sh]
Mybe i can do it.Who dont want 1 million?Just only 12 months... [hanah87]
Maybe. Good luck. [p1kef1sh]
I couldn't bring myself to do something like that for money. Number one, I don't agree with slavery. There are so many things with this scenario that could be potentially life threatening. I'm not afraid of hard labor, but that is more of the indentured servant thing, and well I don't buy into it. It didn't work during the middle ages, and I doubt very much it would work now. This sort of scenario really reminds me of some of things that go on in the BDSM world, the more extreme relationships, and it's not something that ever appealed to me. Have you ever read the fictional books about the world Gor? This is very much something like in there. I'm not sure I'd want to go back to the days when women were treated as objects. Namaste-Anora [Anora_Eldorath]
I know the Gor books, and I know men and women that live that way for real too. Some are on this site. However, that is consensual and the bottom line is that they can stop it any time they want - if they can't then they really are in trouble! I really mean someone who says in the certain expectation that they will be paid for their services that they will do anything (legal) in return for it. I guess that it is objectification, but I am equal opportunities slave driver. Men and women are equal as slaves in this scenario. When I wrote the discussion I hadn't especially considered sex as part of the deal. Now there's another discussion - which has been done before I think. [p1kef1sh]