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I have been busting my ass at my job for the past year or so, as the GM of a restaurant, one that i really enjoy working at. However, I am very unsatisfied with my pay and bonus plan, although there is a bright future. Well, I like to live for the NOW !! The future is good and all...........but you all know how that goes. Anyways, I have been playing online poker, and poker for that matter period for about a year and a half now. Now, I am not that guy who is gonna come on here and say how sweet I am yada yada yada, but my last couple of months have really gave me alot of confidence. I am not some LEGGGGGGGGY who is gonna take down a large prize each and every night I play, or OZZY who flat out dominates the rebuys, I am just some normal guy who loves to play and is confident he can make a better living than he is at his current employer.
SO.......I guess my question is this : When you decided to "take the plunge" as I once saw it put, how, or for what reasons did some of you pros decide to make this lifestyle change. I am really curious to hear some of your stories.
TYVM ALL AND GL
GG real job ?!?!?!??!
ROLAND
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JLuce
(United States)
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01-20-2006 10:27 AM
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I agree with everything you have said. As a full time network
administrator, while still taking classes, I can only play every so
often...(Mainly thursday nights and saturday day.) I have no pressure
on me b/c I don't play to pay bills. I honestly would never even think
of going pro. I put my self in a position to make guaranteed money, and
I know later on in life if I have a family, I would want more
security.
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Layne
(United States)
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01-20-2006 10:56 AM
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"while at current job....
Current Full Salary: 70K
Salary in 2 Years: 100K
Salary in 5 years: 150k"
-Damn, Where do I sign up for an employer that gives 20% raises each year!!
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Best of luck to you Roland.
I chose work over poker. Wasn't easy, but in my heart I felt I couldn't handle the swings or a long term losing streak. My ego and inability to accept defeat, even when taking a bath financially, swayed my decision to put stability...even if seemingly boring...first.
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Stay away from booze and the pit games at your local casino and you will be ahead of the pugs sitting across from me every day here in detroit
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