I like poker so I'm going to quit school.

[Tyler Durden]

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Keep the big picture in focus Tyler, stay in school.

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I graduated college in 2002.

[Sponger15SB]

My reasoning for dropping out of school would be because i absolutely hate school, and have something to make money with for at least the time being.

Not because I just love poker, because I don't.

[Schneids]

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Keep the big picture in focus Tyler, stay in school.

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I graduated college in 2002.

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Whooops. I read the subject line and responded. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[GuyOnTilt]

I didn't drop out of school to play poker. I was already out of it when I started playing seriously. In general, I'd have to say I do agree with what you're saying though. The fact that my brain is nodding along with you while I'm still not in school probably says something about my procastination/laziness I guess. : /

GoT

[felson]

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My reasoning for dropping out of school would be because i absolutely hate school, and have something to make money with for at least the time being.

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And then, what?

[Ulysses]

I think it's great. In a few years we will have a nice crop of very experienced dealers in the cardrooms. Nice to have dealers who have played a lot of poker.

[scrub]

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Milo told me something along the lines of "you're talking about the EV of a lifetime here" when I mentioned to him that I was considering taking a semester or two off for poker. I know where you're coming from. The games are good now. They're going to get tougher.

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I finished school.

That being said, I don't think taking a semester or two off is necessarily terrible, provided that you're mature enough to go back to school afterwards. Money that you invest early is worth more than than money you earn later, and taking a semester off from school is not going to impact your income potential in a real job. Lots of people take time off for all sorts of reasons.

That being said, if you're happy in school and like your social life, the fun you'll have is worth way more than the extra money.

scrub

[LALDAAS]

I cant see why anyone would drop out of school, If so your a tool.

I for one would never leave my job for it, for one I suck, well not really but I am still a novice.

However I have been thinking about how long does everyone think the online scene will stay profitable for. This fad will end sooner or later and all that will be left are the sharks.

Comments?

[daryn]

everyone who says poker will cease to become profitable is way off i think. that's NOT the reason you shouldn't be dropping out of school.

[ArchAngel71857]

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Does this seem idiotic to anyone else? Or is it just me?

The # of college kids dropping out to play cards on the internet/in B&Ms is staggering.

Online poker ain't gonna be here forever kids.

It just seems really stupid and sickening. But I'm willing to listen.

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Yes it is stupid. I actually haven't been able to play poker lately because I am busy finishing up my last semester of law school (thank God!) and looking for a job. It's been about 2 months since I played.

But back to point, I, too, notice people who play for a month and win at 1/2 and think they can do that to live comfortably. I think online poker (live is different) is a great source of supplemental income, but for most people it is not wise to do it full time. especially since you read half of ToP and won 600 at 2/4 in 2 months.

-AA