If you've ever dreamed of hitting the lottery and telling your boss to take this job and, well, you know, it might surprise you to find out you're in the minority.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63 percent) whom Gallup defines as "engaged" at work told the polling firm they'd stay in their current jobs if they won a $10 million prize. Another 12 percent would find another job.

But even for those "actively disengaged" or "not engaged" with their jobs, walking away with millions would not induce them to stop working. Of those "actively disengaged," 61 percent said they'd stay employed, although just 20 percent said they'd keep on with their current company. Of the "not engaged" group, 67 percent said they'd keep working and 42 percent planned to stay in their job. 

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