My typical day

[DocMartin]

Interesting thread, couldnt resist chiming in.

Wife and I are both university profs (the money really isnt all that but the hours and freedom are fantastic) and we have arranged our schedules that one of us can always be at home. We have 2 kids (4 & 2) and they hit daycare twice a week for 4 hours a shot and we wouldnt object to them being there more frequently. The decisions of where and how often weren't made lightly.

We think it's great for them. Professional teachers/caregivers, social interaction, independence, and access to a variety of educational and developmental activities. It's also nice to have some free time and a break from the little maniacs.

I have no real poker schedule but made about 35K working my way up to 5/10 from .5/1 this year putting in an average of 10K-ish hands a month whenever its convenient.

The OP wasnt asking for advice on how to raise her child and much of it was overzealous and uninformed. She was asking for opinions on her choice to play poker instead of going back to a traditional job like programming.

So.. poker is a sweet gig right now especially for someone in need of a flexible schedule. As long as you are still enjoying it, making enough money for your needs, your husband is cool with it, and it allows you to have balance in your life it seems like a decent choice.

[fallout1234]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Not to try to defend myself from all the posts against my decision, but I need to point out my baby is quite happy in daycare. I care about him enjoying his life.

I put a lot of pressure on myself to earn enough money each month to make me feel I am on the right path. My husband has always suggested I don't have to care so much about how much I earn.