So, in a random turn of conversation I had today, the topic came up about how awesome it would be to make $1,000 a second (ignoring the natural inflation effects). Being the nerd I am, I decided to do some calculations to see how far this would go, and at the end of my final calculation I stared as the realization dawned over me.
In one minute, you make $60,000, which could pay off so much tuition. It's also a year's salary (more than a year's salary) for a lot of people.
In one hour, you make $3.6 million. This is enough to set aside and ensure that you will never have to work for the rest of your life.
In one day, you make $86.4 million. You could buy and sell all but the largest companies with this kind of money.
In one week, you make $604.8 million. This is larger than the 2008 GDP of 19 countries (CIA World Factbook via Wiki).
In one 31-day month, you make $2.67 billion. By comparison, the estimated value of the Dallas Cowboys is $1.612 billion.
In one year, you make $31.5 billion. This would make you the seventh-richest person in the world.
In ten years, you make $315 billion.
So, at $1,000 a second... for ten years... you make less than half of what the stimulus package calls for.
Just thought I'd put that in perspective.
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