Five Ways to Avoid People When you Win $1,000
No doubt you've heard by now that we have your chance to win $1,000 twice a weekday throughout the month of November. If you win, your name will be announced on the air, you might even hear your voice in promotional commercials and your picture may be featured on our website. The world will know you won, but that may be bad news for you as now you'll have friend and family looking for a hand-out. Here are my five ways to avoid people after you won your thousand dollar prize.
Leave Town
It doesn't have to be far away. Maybe just to a nearby big city. Blend in with the city folk until you've deplenished your money.
Hide in a Family/Friend's Basement
If you have a really good friend who can keep a secret, just stay with them for a while. Maybe give them a little bit as rent to have you crash there until you've figured out what to do with your money.
Pick Up a Foriegn Language
It may sound a little extreme, but by learning a foreign language you can answer your phone without giving away that you're still around. Just learn a few key phrases until enough time passes.
Pick up a New Hobby
Assuming you and all of your friends have similar hobbies, take up a new hobby that they don't participate in. Maybe if you and your friend all enjoy bowling, take up tennis. That way, you can still have fun, but with different people who won't bug you for a loan.
Spend it All Before You Get It
Now, I know I put this on the list but even I wouldn't recommend doing this. The idea, however, is solid. If you spend it all, then you won't have any money left to hand out. Then, once your money gets to you, you can put it back in the bank or into your credit card or whatever.