If you won a Million Dollars would you?

[PamTG]

I have been thinking that if I ever won a million dollars and how I would spend it and I realized that I would be selfish and spend all the money that I got on transitioning from male to female. I think that is the major thing that prevents me from making the transition right now. I would do it in a heartbeat and make the changes.

[Luciana]

I would invest it all and would retire immediately. Then I would start traveling with my wife and just enjoy life!

Nonetheless, probably I never will have this million dollars. The only way it could be possible would be if I won the lottery, inherited a fortune or robbed a bank. As I can't see nothing of this happening... just LOL!

:haha:

[donnalee]

Just remember that a million dollars doesn't go nearly as far as it used to. Since you're fantasizing anyway, it might as well be for several billion.

[Luciana]

Living in Brasil and being a regular person not interest on blow the money by buying a Ferrari, yacht and such things, it would be the same as a standard American winning 20 million. Therefore in MY case I would be fine with this single million dollars! LoL!

:D

[Adriana Moretti]

We can dream right??? I wouldnt transition...however I would get a full body lazer, and some facial feminization....thats about it...Ohhh...and a flat black bmw with black rims....I saw one the other day and I TOTALLY saw myself in it pulling up to the Vallet in my shiny skin tight black leggings, blazer, heels, and my clutch purse. xoxo

[Alberta_Pat]

A million dollar win would likely havve 10% go to my local Pride Center. Whether they would want the cash out or an endowment would be up to them.

I am not interested in transitioning, so I might set up a fund to assist others who are in need.

[OCCarly]

I know myself and I know my nature. I have already given away nearly $200k to my in laws in the Philippines in the past 15 years, set up multiple businesses there, put several younguns through college, and put my name on a financial sponsorship of a transgender beauty contest. I would blow all the money on setting up and owning the McDonald's franchise in my in laws hometown (which does not have one yet).

And yes I would transition.

[Jill_cd]

We can dream right??? I wouldnt transition...however I would get a full body lazer, and some facial feminization....thats about it...Ohhh...and a flat black bmw with black rims....I saw one the other day and I TOTALLY saw myself in it pulling up to the Vallet in my shiny skin tight black leggings, blazer, heels, and my clutch purse. xoxo

Nice! I'm right there with you, although I'd be wearing the black leather skirt.

[Cheryl T]

Let's see...
Hair transplant so I can grow mine out.
Electrolysis so I won't have to shave anymore.
Facelift so I can look a little younger.

A little to add to the wardrobe and TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL.....

[~Joanne~]

ah, the million dollar dream....is there anyone who doesn't day dream about this even now and then? Myself, I would want it to be 100 million or so and i certainly would buy a really good size house out in the middle of no where and buy up all the land around it for miles. then I could get outside more often than waiting for this time of year to roll around, new car? check, more clothes? check, investments? check, and I would certainly try to help some people out but that would require some serious research and giving anything directly to them. I don't believe in charities for the most part because when CEO's are making six digits....there's a problem there.

[Lyla]

The financial cost of transitioning aside, winning money should not be a reason to transition just because you can. Transisitioning is a serious life decision and should not be made on a whim.

[Krisi]

As Donnalee posted, a million dollars isn't what it used to be. And don't forget the tax bite.

To answer your question, I wouldn't transition. It think in reality, money isn't what stops people from transitioning, it's personal relationships and history and the fact that just adding boobs, removing the penis and testicles, hair removal and facial surgery won't make most of us into that hot chick that we dream about.

[PaulaQ]

It takes way less than a million dollars to transition. I was waiting for that too, to be honest. I lost most of it in the market crash of '08 / '09. It wasn't necessary.

If you need to transition, just do it.

[Krisi]

Even if it costs way less than a million dollars to transition, I'm afraid there are many folks who cannot afford to do it, both financially and for other reasons.

[joanna4]

Very interesting scenario, if I had the much money, I would transition.

[Georgina]

By the time it was converted to sterling it wouldn't sound as impressive. I'm already in the correct body so I would use it to live more comfortably.

[Carol]

I would definitely not transition. I am quite happy as I am, but it sure shows what a varied level we all have of cross dressing. We can definitely not be all put in the same sack.

[Tracii G]

Pay my house off and rent it out and buy another house.
Invest some of it but not in the stock market.
Give to close friends that need help.
Live my life out in moderate comfort.

[Kayla_K]

Right now I lead a pretty decent life. I have pretty much everything paid off. If I had a million, it would put me over the edge to be able to retire young and enjoy life more. I would not transition. Not sure that is completely what I would want.

[Raychel]

First, I would go into work and give my notice.
From there I would live life relaxing and enjoying myself.
Not needing to splurge on major things.
but remove the stress and pains of working every day.

No transition for me.
not really desired for me.

[katie_barns]

Pay off my debt which isn't much. By a new wardrobe. Retire and travel the world as Katie. Maybe get a boob job.

[sometimes_miss]

The job thing; I'd definitely be one to bring a recording of Johnny Paycheck's song 'Take this job and shove it' with me and play it loud and long at my place of employment, in my bosses office (she's been making our lives miserable of late).

However. Transitioning isn't in my future; becoming an old, homely woman really isn't going to improve on being an old, homely man. There's simply no way to fix my life at this point. If I were a teen and had a body that could be made to be a normal looking female, maybe. But I have no desire to be a monster; I have never seen ANY woman with my body type (think: Ben Rothlisberger, I resemble him).

But the money will make it easier to live with the problems that do exist.

[Beverley Sims]

I would invest it in property, then use the proceeds to improve my lifestyle.

It is nice to be charitable but a million dollars really is not that much these days.

Investing it first can make the stash a lot stronger.

[Sharon B.]

Pay off my bills, then invest what was left and hopefully move somewhere where I could live and socialize as a woman.

[Katey888]

Hi Pam,

I suspect most of us would spend some on ourselves, so it's not totally selfish - if you bought a lottery ticket already supporting good causes, you've already given back something, in a way.. :)

I'm certain that there are a host of other things the cash would go on without going anywhere near the T-word... but there would definitely be some awesome Girl's Nights Out to be financed... in the UK, North America and probably Down Under too... :cheer:

It's a good thought to have for the day, however you could spend it... :D

Katey

[Amanda James]

I would get Breast implants as soon as I could , it's been a life long dream.

[BillieAnneJean]

I would take a longer vacation with my SO. I would do it in guy mode. Because she enjoys traveling and when she is having fun that is what makes me the most happy. Then I would find some really great contractors and get a few things done that I can do really well but want to get done sooner. And I would buy a few more shoes. Because you can never have enough shoes. And maybe an addition that is just a huge closet.

[Krisi]

If having breast implants is your lifelong dream, you don't need to wait until you win a million dollars. From what I have read around here, the cost is $5,000 - $8000. That's pretty affordable if it's a lifelong dream. I would hate to think I couldn't save up that amount in a couple of years. You could get a second job.

That said, have you seriously considered how your life would be as a man with female breasts? If in doubt, buy a set of breast forms and a bra and wear them every day, all day for a month. Wear them to work, to the store, to the bar or club, everywhere you would normally go. See what you think after the test month.

[RobynT]

Wow, like some others 1 would be nice but 100 would be 99times better.....That being said my needs are simple, a house with land, and a horse or two. A moderate vehicle or two, nothing too fancy, and lots of travel with my SO.....(OK. the hedonist in me would have a bad ass wardrobe and shoe collection, and a full Robyn suite in the house for those times.....)

[hope springs]

My uncle recently passed. Turns out he was way wealthier than we knew. Well over a hundred million. I will likely see some of that money. So i can actually dream about this stuff. Im not going to transition, i have young kids and a other issues that would make it very difficult. But you bet your best bra im going on a shopping spree. Im going to sephora and buying half the store. Next stop.. Nordstroms. After that.... Target (im a practical gal).
But no transition, lots of girl fun and the usual paying off debts stuff

[Krisi]

The smartest thing to do with this windfall (after paying off your high interest debts) is to invest it with a reliable brokerage firm to provide for the time when you can no longer work or want to retire. If you have young kids, I assume this will be many years from now and if inflation continues (and it will), you will need a lot more money at that point than you think.

[hope springs]

Thanks Krisi, if its a large number i will of course invest the lion share of it. I really have no idea how much i will get since you never know how liquid their assets are. It will be at least 4 months before i know what the number will be (probabte and all that). But whatever is left over after doing the practical stuff (kids college etc) im definitely gonna have a large post in the shopping forum ;)

[JaytoJillian]

maybe if I had 20+ Million I would just live my life out--loud and proud and run the most fab TG-friendly club in the states.

[Brenda456]

A million dollars would be okay,but not nearly enough. . . The airplane I would want to by is almost four million. . .

[Lorileah]

...If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1000000)
I'd buy you a green dress (but not a real green dress, that's cruel)
If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1000000)
I'd buy you some art (a Picasso or a Garfunkel)
If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1000000)
I'd buy you a monkey (haven't you always wanted a monkey?)
If I Had $1000000 I'd buy your love... (Barenaked Ladies)

Paula nailed it...even IF you pay full price and go to the most expensive surgeon and had BA and FFS...$100K would more than cover it.

I'd buy a monkey

[Buttercup's Princess]

If I won A million Dollars,
I would buy my boyfriend his choice of mansion on my choice of property, then take him on vacation too a hip hop concert. After we go shopping together for sexy outfits and fun bedroom objects to try out in our new kingsized bed.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Pam, My fantasy always starts with a winning lottery ticket worth around 60 Million Dollars.
There are a couple of schools that my grand daughter went to that would be on the receiving
end of a very nice donation to up grade the buildings, Also a couple of our Volunteer Fire Dept's
to upgrade equipment.
Trade in my motorhome for a large Diesel Pusher with all the amenities .
Set up trust funds for my two daughters and my grand daughter.

I'm sure my Crossdressing would benefit greatly.:daydreaming:~~~~~~~~~~>Orchid ...:)...

[heatherdress]

I always think of this question when a lottery jackpot is high and I buy a ticket. The thoughts are fun and I usually forget to check my ticket numbers.

[cdheels]

Hi,
Well This crossed my mind already so.

I would start by giving some to my close family That always supported me throughtout my life and set up some sort of income (startup, biz investment, financial application, wtv) to generate a bit more and buy a small apart. When everything would calm down (the rich hype, etc.), If was alone, without gf, I would go through transition without looking back, since the bigger problem sometimes is penetrate the business world and find a place to work, That wasn't an issue due to the money earned was enough to live by.
Since I'm in a relationship (fortunately with a very open-minded person) I think it wouldnt be fair to her putting her through my transition because when we met and fell for eachother, I was a guy and I dont want to make her suffer or feel bad for any chance.
If I came across This money i would pay her a boobjob (she really wants it).

Despite being in a relationship or not, I would expand even more my fem clothes (almost 50/50 now), full body Hair removal.

[Lily Catherine]

I personally wouldn't transition even with S$1mil - I see no need to.

I feel for anyone to transition is a grave and life changing decision, and shouldn't be done on impulse, especially just because you have the money to.

Given the cost and lifespan of a car in Singapore, the car of my dreams wouldn't even make the list of things I would get either - the $1mil would be gone just like that, including fuel, maintenance etc. Not to mention the ridiculous insurance on a comparatively very young person driving a sports car.

I won't get started on property yet - as of now I am still ineligible to own even a government housing (age and marital status).

I'd donate $10k to a local LGBT organization and invest the bulk of the rest. The dark side of me would want more clothes and heels and make-up, but given my circumstances, the most formal of dresses that I love wouldn't be easy to hide in small spaces either.

[Caroline Ind]

If I won Million dollars now, perhaps I would not transitioning. But if I won it 10 or 15 years ago, perhaps I will.

[Dana44]

I would not transition if i won a million dollars. I would invest it and buy a nice ranch here and help a few people who need it.

[Samantha2015]

I would definitely use the money to transition........from my current p.o.s car to a much better one. :D

[paulaprimo]

probably gamble, booze and sex and the rest i would just blow... :D

i don't need to win a million dollars as i just got a new apt over the bank
and now my "ass-sets" over a million dollars... :D

[CourtneyBme]

If I won a million dollars.... I would need a bigger closet to put all my new dresses, heels, and purses in. Put some in savings. Definitely do some traveling while enfemme of course. Take care of my folks :)

[CarlaWestin]

I would concentrate on rational, practical things like paying off the house and getting large breast implants and permanent makeup.
I'd still continue to work just for the pension and healthcare and to test out the nondiscrimination policies.

[Demi88]

Can't help but think of Mr. Evil scene, demanding a million dollars in Austin Powers mooovie. With a million tax free dollars I would: Invest 500k. Travel abroad 8 months per year. Dabble in minor plastic surgery abroad. Dabble in HRT. Hopefully find friends who have fun dressing in public. Basically, have fun while minding my health. Do charity work because I enjoy helping people. If 500k investment grows my only work would be charity. If 500k investment tanks I'd attempt to get by with part time business.

[CarlaWestin]

...Ohhh...and a flat black bmw with black rims....I saw one the other day and I TOTALLY saw myself in it pulling up to the Vallet in my shiny skin tight black leggings, blazer, heels, and my clutch purse. xoxo

Just a beemer? These cars are the absolute best used car bargains. I have two. A 3 and a 5. They're like driving a sewing machine down the road. Love 'em!

[wilt575]

I would invest it wisely with professional help to get best return. Live on the interest, keep same basic lifestyle not throwing money around, pay off outstanding bills. Then and only then transition and be happy in my new life as a female. It may take time, but you've waited this long just don't touch that principal, to wait a little longer won't hurt. maybe do it in steps. P.S. maybe help some fellow cd,ers along the way to their goal.