A question for the pros. - Page 2

ginko · #11 07-06-2005, 10:50 AM

I'm not a big pro, but I do play poker a lot and it is my only source of income.

Let me tell you, it's not very fulfilling. If your job is horrible, I suggest going for it. If it doesn't work out for you, you can always find another job.

It's very boring and stressful(especially if you are losing). The money is good though.

ChicagoTroy · #12 07-06-2005, 10:53 AM

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of course there could be other explanations for my experience...

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Lies? That would be the most likely.

cursha · #13 07-06-2005, 10:55 AM

well you've sold it to me... I'm giving up my job of 16 years to become an online poker professional.

(WARNING, recursive loop)

cursha · #14 07-06-2005, 10:58 AM

or indeed 'Whoppers'

driller · #15 07-06-2005, 11:48 AM

If it's a crappy, low paying job with few benefits and you have no family obligations, by all means give it a shot. You can always find another crappy job and if you fail, you only hurt yourself.

If any of these do not apply, then play poker part time.

BottlesOf · #16 07-06-2005, 11:58 AM

Awesome, an online professional poker player from the 80s...

danzasmack · #17 07-06-2005, 12:13 PM

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Awesome, an online professional poker player from the 80s...

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yeah i got kicked off of Party Poker back then for colluding with my cell phone.

Guthrie · #18 07-06-2005, 12:13 PM

Al Gore?

danzasmack · #19 07-06-2005, 12:17 PM

oh no! i've been made!

LED33 · #20 07-07-2005, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the advice guys, you've raised some good points.

I'm based in the UK and we don't have to pay tax on income from poker which does make it easier.

16 years online? I didn't realise that there are people out there with quite as much online experience as cursha.