How much is 5 years of life worth to you?

**IcSyU** · 03-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by CylentButDeadly

This sounds eerily similar to that movie The Box. Now, I don't want to ruin the ending for anyone, but other than the fact that the movie sucked, it's a trap and you're going to die.

I watched that a few weeks ago. For the love of ****** movies, but you're right...sounds like damn near the same thing.

**IcSyU** · 03-30-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by hawkfan

I'm pretty sure if a guy knew where to go he could make that happen for $100.....the two girls may not be the kind of girls you'd brag to your friends about....but the job could get done nonetheless.

So you're saying it could be like having 4 chicks, but only 2?

**IowaStateClones** · 03-31-2010, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by 3GenClone

I'm a smoker, so let's assume that I would lose 5 years off of my expected life time (assuming I don't quit), causing me to lose a total of 10 years off the bat. However, say that I use the $$ to purchase a new pair of lungs and instead of losing 5 years, I have actually prolonged my life for 10 causing me to break-even and living the life I was meant too. X= $100,000 minimum and I could keep working, using the payments to keep Jude Law & Forrestt Whitaker off my back.

Sooo you're paying money to lose 5 years?

**swammi** · 03-31-2010, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by CardinalAndGold

A completely hypothetical question. Assume that you someone offers you a deal that would pay you a yearly annuity of $X per year, every year, until you die. Your "payment" for this annuity is dying 5 years earlier than what you would if you did not agree to the deal. Your age of death is unknown.

What is the minimum value of X that you would agree to this deal?

I'm young (21), so barring any accidents, it's probably safe to assume that I have 60+ years of life left. Five years of life is a lot, but if I could ensure comfortable living for the rest of my life now, it might be worth it. I think I would make this deal if offered $250,000/yr or more.

Also, assume the yearly payment increases with inflation.

You?

Write this post down and put it in a ziplock bag in your freezer. Take it out when you are 60 and ask yourself the same question again. There has to be other ways you can make $250K. I mean, look at some of the pantloads who are doing it now. You're at least as good as many of them, right?

**mcblogerson** · 03-31-2010, 08:50 AM

As a healthy 33 year old, I'm assuming I'll live to be around 80 years old, which is about average for men in my family. I'd take that gamble for $200,000 a year.

**skibumspe** · 03-31-2010, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by clonedude

I'd do it for 100k a year, indexed every year for inflation.

I'd rather live now than later. Sometimes I often wonder why I'm working so hard all my life just so I can retire someday when I'm too old to do anything anymore?

I'd rather live happy now, and die earlier later when I'm miserable.

So what's stopping you? It's a very serious question & I applaud you for thinking about this. I completely agree with your thoughts & fortunately had an epiphany in college which completely changed my perspective on life & what's 'really important.' Money doesn't necessarily equate to happiness; is quality of life the most important thing?

**Flag Guy** · 03-31-2010, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by hawkfan

I'm pretty sure if a guy knew where to go he could make that happen for $100.....the two girls may not be the kind of girls you'd brag to your friends about....but the job could get done nonetheless.

Apperently there are places where you can go get girls in bathroom stalls for free too... but it doesn't mean it's a good idea

**dosry5** · 03-31-2010, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Flag Guy

Apperently there are places where you can go get girls in bathroom stalls for free too... but it doesn't mean it's a good idea

Metrodome?

**tube1** · 03-31-2010, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by clones11

since we know not the day nor the hour we will be called up, you have to assume that you are going to Die the minute you take the offer. So if you are willing to die today, right now, then you should put a will together before the deal is made saying were the money goes and ask for enough to make those in your will comfortable. That being said I don't think any amount of money would make my family comfortable that I died today or anytime thus, no deal in my book. But $1 Billion would probably help so if I had to choose an amount I'd stick it to the man.

Think of the tax burden on your family. Think of the children!