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#41
11-19-2005, 05:10 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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Even with that winrate you could probably make at least $12 an hour playing. [/ QUOTE ] Right, we're not supposed to discuss that which shall not be named in OOT but yeah...that's certainly not worth it or even close to worth it. First, Gorie's job may not be the greatest thing ever but it's more interesting than poker...she interacts with coworkers (real people!) and she likely gets benefits of some sort. Also, her variance is pretty sweet and she needs no bankroll. Even if she could make $20/hr at that which shall not be named, I'm not sure I'd recommend she do that instead. In her job she's actually helping people too, btw....which while it's not important to me apparently (I work in advertising, [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]), it can be rewarding. Yugoslav 
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#42
11-19-2005, 05:11 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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the poker elements of this should be discussed somewhere else [/ QUOTE ] this doesn't mean making references to it and saying 'well we shouldn't exactly talk about it, but...'. it means not talking about it.
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#43
11-19-2005, 05:12 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
stuey, i don't think you don't sound like a jerk for saying that stuff.
about poker, i like to play - and i have enough profits as bankroll to keep playing and have been balancing out for long enough to be ok with what i'm doing. it's not like i keep depositing money and losing, i am only playing with profits. i am still positive $1500 (was more at one point) , the thing is it's all bonus whoring, since poker tracker shows me a loser. i don't plan on quitting , at least not until i lose what i've made and hopefully that won't happen. i'm not too concerned about the poker thing where i am at now (obviously i want to get better and just started reading another book, but i am not concerned that i am going to end up losing all my money to poker, i'm not that stupid), i was just explaining i can't rely on poker for an income. it doesn't really matter anyway. about the idea of wanting my bf to get a better job to help secure us financially i don't see how that is a problem. i already do take care of myself. i was only saying "in my dream world" that is what i would like to have happen in the future, more for being prepared if we have kids. i would like the option of staying at home taking care of the kids, and being an artist. that's just me, i don't think there is anything wrong with wanting that. also i'm probably nothing like what you think i am, because it isn't that easy... about the painting stuff - i don't want to be a poor anything, i need my current income. plus right now i think i need to have a real job and be around people, i'd go crazy otherwise. once i have a family that's a different story. even still, going to school and becoming a successful artist is not as easy as it sounds. i know you're just trying to help and i appreciate the comments. i wish it were as easy as it sounds to magically do what i want to do (whatever that is, i'm not really sure) and make a ton of money but it isn't.
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#44
11-19-2005, 05:13 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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the poker elements of this should be discussed somewhere else. gorie, if you'd like to chat about it feel free to make a separate post in an appropriate forum and link to it from here. [/ QUOTE ] i agree, i didn't mean for this post to even be about that.
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#45
11-19-2005, 05:14 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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Breast implants.... ....then your back will be hurting and you won't notice the carpal tunnel. Yugoslav [/ QUOTE ] well, i already have big boobs and a back problem. and my wrists still hurt. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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#46
11-19-2005, 05:15 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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[ QUOTE ] the poker elements of this should be discussed somewhere else [/ QUOTE ] this doesn't mean making references to it and saying 'well we shouldn't exactly talk about it, but...'. it means not talking about it. [/ QUOTE ] I get your hard line to a degree....but is there absolutely no merit in it being brought into a converation such as this? As a viable alternative to possibly helping someone with a real life problem? Nothing specific is being discussed...just the idea of it as a profession (mainly, that stuff about win rate and getting better should be off OOT IMO). Anyway, whatever....Gorie has given so much happiness and gleefull hilarity to OOT I'd give her a pass just on that....but again, I'm not in charge of [censored], [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. Yugoslav
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#47
11-19-2005, 05:16 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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[ QUOTE ] Breast implants.... ....then your back will be hurting and you won't notice the carpal tunnel. Yugoslav [/ QUOTE ] well, i already have big boobs and a back problem. and my wrists still hurt. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] BIGGER!!!!!! It's the American way! Also, then you can make money by having those ridiculously big ones.....like the ones that are like basketballs, you know? I'm sure there is money in online porn posing with those. Yugoslav
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#48
11-19-2005, 05:20 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] in my dream world, my boyfriend goes back and finishes school (he did the same thing as me) and gets a better job to help secure us financially for the future. [/ QUOTE ] this is the boyfriend you've posted about before that is kind of a screw up (no offense) and won't get his [censored] together? this situation sucks. i don't have an answer but good luck. i think you really should seriously consider improving your p*ker game. you have the perfect resource here and it doesn't sound like you have much to lose. [/ QUOTE ] no offense taken,... but i don't really remember posting about him being a screw up ?. are you thinking of the post about my depressed/jobless friend that people were assuming was about my boyfriend ? because it wasn't. other than that i'm not sure what you're referring to. we've been together 8 years now, he's always held the same job and i know he wants better for the future. he lacks motivation (like me [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] ), but he is a smart guy. anyway thanks. i do try to improve my poker game, i play almost every day. i study but not as often as i should since i'd rather play, and i am slower at learning than i'd like. i think i will get better though as long as i don't lose my bankroll [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] bonuses keep me playing for now though , pretty much. [/ QUOTE ] This is all so very sad... Now, listen to your Uncle Milo. If you are going to partner with a smart, but unmotivated man, you are going to need to make some changes. 1. Stop relying on your bf for your security. 2. Go to college/get a real career. 3. Play less, study more.
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#49
11-19-2005, 05:33 PM
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Re: what should i do ?
well, i've certainly been more forgiving due to context and the quality of posters involved.
the problem isn't so much having it as a side-topic in this thread, it's the fact that such discussions will promote other ones by the people that read it. there's no telling whether or not it will escalate in here or cause other people to be more liberal with its discussion in other threads, so i think it's best to simply squelch it upon sight.
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