[stankybank]

sorry if this topic is getting a little repetitive, however, I'd like as many opinions as I can get so I thought some of the players in this forum can help me.

I recently graduated from college after a break in between schools and I've yet to line up a job. In fact, I'm not planning to find one as I'd like to really try to make poker my sole source of income. I want to turn 'pro'. Whatever that means. Anyhow, I decided that I want to set aside a fixed amount of money and work from there. If I bust, I bust, and I won't have any regrets because my only regret would be that I didn't try being a pro at all. These days, I play on a wide spread of levels, anywhere from 2-3 to 20-40 blinds. I haven't made the best decisions and I plan to seriously tone down my 'gamble' factor and play at the limit in which my bankroll allows me to play.

I figure I can start making a decent living playing NL $400 and $600 online, while taking a shot at something bigger every once in a while. Live, I like to play 5-10 blind game that has a $500 restricted buy-in (min/max). There's also another pretty good one that has a 5-5 blind in which you can buy-in anywhere from 300-500. I want to build up a proper bankroll before I move up to a regular 10-20 Commerce game or the like.

My question is, assuming I'm a winning player, let's say an 'average' winning player, what do you think my bankroll should be playing at these limits, online and live? Please state a bankroll for both options such as an exact figure amount for online and live play or in terms of buy-ins. Also, how many months worth of expenses should I have on the side besides my bankroll?

One last thing, if you could mention the best and worst feeling by being a pro player I'd like to hear it. Whether it's the freedom, money and/or instability, grind, please share. You can PM me if you like.

BTW, I don't know many 'pros' so I'm asking my questions here. It may look a little naive or stupid for that matter, but I really want to learn as much as possible, about the life and the game. Perhaps I'll be able to find some people to really discuss hands with. That'll be great.

Thanks.