I was told a few weeks ago that an old colleague had inherited a large sum of money through probate - not absolutely life changing like millions, but a few hundred thousand. When we worked together she lived with her very long term partner (I would estimate now over 25 years) although they weren't married and had no children together (her at all) - as far as I had heard this situation hadn't changed - we both still work/worked in quite a condensed sector of construction.
Anyway, my colleague emails me to say that ex-colleague has 'overnight' quit her role (which was the main reason for the email), taken the money and left her long term partner, moved out of the house and literally disappeared with no conversation, no explanation, nothing - just left.
Others in my office/company were like WTAF/unbelievable, who does that blah blah..
But actually, I wonder how many people, if given total financial autonomy would absolutely sack off their lives (primarily relationships/marriages) if they no longer needed the joint financial input to support their lifestyles/children etc.
I bet quite a lot actually. I read so much on here about women in awful relationships, and one of the main reasons aside from splitting time with children appears to be financial implications.
To break up is one thing, but to quit your job and just vaporise is quite another! Apparently she is 'ok' and doesn't need to be reported missing or anything (don't know how they know this) but what an extreme move, and would you?
I wouldn't now, but historically I could have been tempted...