Poker is my new job

starting_at_the_bottom said:

And yet this is your first post.

I smell something fishy, "and I'm not talking about the contents of Baldrick's apple crumble."

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trippin said:

Good luck with that sir, pace yourself instead of weekly and daily, shoot for monthly and build a rhythm. Find the right tournaments!!

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rabbitcam said:

In the first 3 weeks, I’ve made $1200-$2000 (1/2, 2/5) a week. I try and aim for $300-$500 day. When I meet these daily numbers, I stop for the day.

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rabbitcam said:

I have been playing online poker for 12yrs and have decided to do this full time now. I have pretty much seen it all, cope with bad beats and tilt and adjust accordingly when needed.

In the first 3 weeks, I’ve made $1200-$2000 (1/2, 2/5) a week. I try and aim for $300-$500 day. When I meet these daily numbers, I stop for the day.

I’m writing this to see what everyone’s advice or thoughts are for this experience in my life. Of course with this game, you learn something new every day playing and talking to others. I would love to hear when more players thought or are concerned with in my situation.

Thanks!
Rabbitcam

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Slider23 said:

Welcome, there are a lot of knowledgable poker players on the site willing to share information.

If you are playing for a living, why would you limit your earning potential to $500 per day? If the game is good, you should continue to play. I would recommend you base the reason for ending the session on other factors that impact your earning capabilities.

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Herkstwin said:

You have chosen a new career path after 12 years of "practice". Good for you. It seems that you realize your earnings potential.


A few questions:
1. Have you built up a bankroll that will allow you to manage the variance the game throws at you - and still be able to pay your bills?
2. How old are you? Is this a long career path, or something new to do at the end of your other career(s)?
3. Do you have family that depends on your income? A family with children needs a steady income.
4. What country do you live in? $300-$500 per day is an amazing income in some countries, a decent income in others, and low income in others.
5. Do you have a plan for your retirement fund? Not that you ever have to stop playing poker, but someday you may not want to keep grinding every day.


I hope you have thought through all these questions and made this career change knowing your future depends on a solid game plan.

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Pharaoh39 said:

Congrats. You chose to be your own boss. I just made this transition myself a few months ago. There's going to be good days and bad days, but just remember that you have something more precious than even money and that's time. You can make a another dollar, but not another minute. Plus no one can tell you what to do, and you don't have to request time off to be in your family's life.

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