[Kellermann]

Al wrote [ QUOTE ]
You forget one extremely important difference between you and most hiring managers: You play poker, and they don't.

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This has simply to do with the fact that most people value people like themself high.

I like to use the term "metaskills" when talking about fields of expertise. Bankroll management and discipline are what I call metaskills of poker. E.g. not only beating other people out of their money. However it takes a fellow rat to acknowledge those skills.

If Al was to hire someone for a job he would also know what kind of person a ph.d. in psychology is and what metaskills are related to that education. Again - he would see through the university degree and know what other skills the applicant possesses.

So make sure your hiring manager has the same background as you [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Another classic example is military. You not only learn exciting new ways to kill people but also widely respected metaskills like discipline blablabla related to it.

bottom line: most hiring managers will tell you to [censored] off if you tell them you are a pro poker player.