The walking around dead guy

[ms_ann_thrope]

About the time I found out about my thing, a guy at work was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with 6 months to live (barring a miracle). That was 2 months ago. He's still at work walking around. He looks to have lost about 40 pounds. He always was a chain smoker...still is, I guess quitting would be moot at this point.

If I had 4 months to live I don't think I would spend it at work. Unless it's an insurance thing. Still, geez. We get to watch him waste away.

I don't know. What would you do?

 

[thør]

About the time I found out about my thing, a guy at work was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with 6 months to live (barring a miracle). That was 2 months ago. He's still at work walking around. He looks to have lost about 40 pounds. He always was a chain smoker...still is, I guess quitting would be moot at this point.

If I had 4 months to live I don't think I would spend it at work. Unless it's an insurance thing. Still, geez. We get to watch him waste away.

I don't know. What would you do?

Maybe he has bills to pay?

 

[snugglestruggle]

About the time I found out about my thing, a guy at work was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with 6 months to live (barring a miracle). That was 2 months ago. He's still at work walking around. He looks to have lost about 40 pounds. He always was a chain smoker...still is, I guess quitting would be moot at this point.

If I had 4 months to live I don't think I would spend it at work. Unless it's an insurance thing. Still, geez. We get to watch him waste away.

I don't know. What would you do?

You don't really want me to answer that do you?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Maybe he has bills to pay?

Not married; no kids. Fuck-it seems a way to go.

 

[pointless]

fucking moron.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

You don't really want me to answer that do you?

Do you always answer a question with a question?

 

[StrayKat]

Do you always answer a question with a question?

Why wouldnt he always answer a question with a question?

 

[Ishmael]

If that were me I'd be taking that certificate of eminent death to my insurance company and playing "Let's make a deal." And then you wouldn't see me around there anymore.

Ishmael

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Why wouldnt he always answer a question with a question?

Because according to at least one person he's a fucking moron?

 

[StrayKat]

Because according to at least one person he's a fucking moron?

Do you always take testament of only one person when judging?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

If that were me I'd be taking that certificate of eminent death to my insurance company and playing "Let's make a deal." And then you wouldn't see me around there anymore.

Ishmael

I'm not really sure what that is.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Do you always take testament of only one person when judging?

I can judge with absolutely no testament at all. It's a gift I have.

 

[StrayKat]

I can judge with absolutely no testament at all. It's a gift I have.

And you didnt answer with a question now.
*pout*

 

[pointless]

i wasn't referring to him.

 

[jomar]

How insensitive of him to let you all watch him waste away and die.

 

[Ishmael]

I'm not really sure what that is.

Insurance companies will pay off early in cases such as these. Obviously for a discount and sufficient proof that you aren't going to survive. So say you have a $100k policy, you can negotiate a discounted immediate payout, say 10% discount. They pay you $90k now saving themselves a $100k payout later. It's done all the time.

Ishmael

 

[thør]

Insurance companies will pay off early in cases such as these. Obviously for a discount and sufficient proof that you aren't going to survive. So say you have a $100k policy, you can negotiate a discounted immediate payout, say 10% discount. They pay you $90k now saving themselves a $100k payout later. It's done all the time.

Ishmael

Typically, life insurance is never a win for the insured.

But this sort of, is.

 

[Beco]

About the time I found out about my thing, a guy at work was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with 6 months to live (barring a miracle). That was 2 months ago. He's still at work walking around. He looks to have lost about 40 pounds. He always was a chain smoker...still is, I guess quitting would be moot at this point.

If I had 4 months to live I don't think I would spend it at work. Unless it's an insurance thing. Still, geez. We get to watch him waste away.

I don't know. What would you do?

Geeze, I hope you wouldnt stop posting on Lit, what would we do without you???

 

[Ishmael]

Typically, life insurance is never a win for the insured.

But this sort of, is.

If you want to call it that. "We'll give you $90k now as long as you die in 2 months." Hell of a deal.

Ishmael

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

How insensitive of him to let you all watch him waste away and die.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Insurance companies will pay off early in cases such as these. Obviously for a discount and sufficient proof that you aren't going to survive. So say you have a $100k policy, you can negotiate a discounted immediate payout, say 10% discount. They pay you $90k now saving themselves a $100k payout later. It's done all the time.

Ishmael

Ok. Life. I was thinking Medical. Still. What would you do with the cash?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Geeze, I hope you wouldnt stop posting on Lit, what would we do without you???

Do you always answer a question with a question?

 

[geronimo_appleby]

perhaps the man wants to hold on to 'normal' for as long as he can? might simply be a coping strategy. being at work may give that feeling of the everyday.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

perhaps the man wants to hold on to 'normal' for as long as he can? might simply be a coping strategy. being at work may give that feeling of the everyday.

I'm sure that could be a big component. Heath issues can really fuck with your head. I'm not sure normal is where I would want to go.

 

[snugglestruggle]

You don't really want me to answer that do you?

Do you always answer a question with a question?

Sometimes when there isn't a good answer , for example your original question. A no win situation. He's been given X number of months to live. What can you do aside from offer the guy pity, advice,moral support or sex?

Advice he may scorn because your not in his shoes.
Pity, he may accept ..ie pity pussy? I dunno how well acquainted you are.
Moral Support? He's dying no escape from that.

Since he has a diagnoses of terminal illness with less than 12 months to live his Life insurance policy (either thru work or individual) may have an accelerated death benefit rider. If so the insurance company usually will pay out some percentage of the cash value of the policy (sometimes it's 75%). It does vary from state to state. It might be enough for one last hurrah.