[kenberman]

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the fact is, this guy obviously has the goods, Ivy League degree, out of school job offer that is basically non-existent anymore in terms of dollars, does anyone really think he's blowing his chance in life if he decides to move to some tropical island and do something he loves to do, play poker... I think someone with his obvious merit shouldn't have too much trouble doing what they want, when they are ready to do it -

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the trouble is that there are a thousand other guys just like him, who will go and get immediate experience at interesting careers. JH will have to compete with these guys in a few years when he finds a job that he wants. Invariably, any job JH will want will be a prestigious/high paying job, and he'll be competing against more qualified people than him.

he can't just play poker for 3 years then decide to work for Bain or Mckinsey or whoever b/c he's a smart guy w/ a good degree - it doesn't work like that.