Re: Playing for a living (long)
Like any home business, it's better to prove that you can make the side income before it's what you depend on to live.
If I were in your situation, I would not be able to handle the stress when I hit a big downswing.
I plan on playing $55s/$109s full-time (by that I mean my only source of income while I finish my Masters) starting January '06 with a bankroll of $10K. I have multiple safety nets. My fiance, who will then be my wife makes way more than enough to cover all our expenses. I will have the option of getting student loans, should I need them. I'll have a great job waiting for me when I graduate. I think all of this will ultimately allow me to play to the best of my ability becauase I won't worry when I drop $2K or 20 buyins - it won't matter to me in the big picture. If I were in your spot, I don't see how I'd get through it.
I would seriously consider "working" a full time job in spending 40 hours a week finding a 9-5 job. I hope either way that it works out for you.
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