Money, money, money...

[ThePimpulator]

I used to have a problem even telling people what I did for money. Id try to avoid telling people when theyd ask, by saying something very general like "I deal with statistics," or I would simply attempt to change the subject.

But people know when they are being fobbed off and they just think that either you are just being a prick, or that you are a male stripper/prostitute. (Honestly.)

Needless to say I got pretty fed up with all the awkward moments and hassle, so now I just tell people out right. Im sure people now just think I have a gambling problem, but I just dont give a sh*t. If people are asking me these sorts of questions, they are people on the fringe of my life that I am not concerned about, otherwise they'd already know the answers.

I have only been asked how much I make once, and on that occasion I had know the person for a little while and felt comfortable telling her. She was just curious and was fine after.

However, if I started to get asked a lot, I can imagine getting fed up in the same way as above and just start telling people out right. And proudly. And if im not sure about the person or suspect they do not think very highly of me I can imagine myself casually asking them how much they make from their job afterwards and see what they think about that. And if they should have a problem with me asking, I would be ready for an arguement.

For me the bottom line is: I have nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed about. Where as before I would be intimidated and go into my shell in these situations, now Im proud about my achievements and am always ready to tell them to sort their own f*cked up life out before they comment on mine. I know they wouldnt be offended if they were making the money instead of working 10 hour shifts at the local bar or resturant or supermarket, and im not about to take any ignorant, hypocritical, jealous bullsh*t.

Having gone through that little rant though, I really didnt give people enough credit in my early days. When most people find out what I do, they are just curious about it. I still suspect many secretly think I have a gambilng problem, at least initially. But I have never encountered any negativity, so Im suprised you have.

Most people are just woefully ignorant more than anything. If they are not thinking you have a problem, they are thinking they know what you are talking about. I got asked what I do just yesterday, and when I told her she said "oh, dont think things like that suprise me, I know guys like you that play roulette. They only ever gamble on black or red, and thats how they make their living." Of course you cant say anything to this because then you really would be behaving like a prick. I just appreciate someone having an open mind.