Moving up (and down) in limits: Bankroll ?

[jhall23]

So there are frequently bankroll ?'s, but usually all I see is in regards to how big a roll you need to move up a level. I haven't really ever seen any comments on when it is suggested to drop down if you have a bad run or just can't hack it when you move up a level.

So I am considering using a 20 buy-in rule for my self to play a given roll. The idea is to move up as soon as I have 20 buy-ins for the next level. I haven't yet decided whether I am going to have a minimum number of hands played before I move up just to verify I am actually beating the level. I am pretty conservative so I probably will but Bruiser brought up some good points that moving up to a tougher game may not be best shorterm EV it may help your long term by making you better quicker.

So anyway consider I use 20 buy-ins as my roll. When should I move down. Off the top of my head I am thinking that the 1/2 point (15 buy-ins) that way If I run into a bad run at the next level down it would be less likely to make me drop down an additional level.

Can any of you guys who have gone through different levels comment on this and share your experience when moving up?

Just to note, I initially deposited some money online and my goal is to just work of this and never re-deposit any of my personal money. That is why I would would drop down a level if my roll starts getting depleted. It's not that I couldn't put more money in I just want to keep my "poker money" seperate from everything else so I am being responsible with it. So even if I know I can confidently beat the level I am at I am going to force myself to move down if my bankroll takes a hit.

Thanks!