Poker path from hobby to work

#1 February 24th, 2019, 10:33 AM

Recently, I began to think about changing the status of poker in my life from hobby to work (strange for 2019 Poker path from hobby to work

). In this regard, the question arose. Now I play poker by mood (usually every day, but there are long breaks), if I leave work and play for 6-12 hours every day, how will my attitude to poker change. Interested in the opinion of those made this choice.

#2 February 24th, 2019, 4:20 PM

find this to be an escape time after work.

#3 February 25th, 2019, 6:58 PM

Originally Posted by mitroff

Recently, I began to think about changing the status of poker in my life from hobby to work (strange for 2019 Poker path from hobby to work

). In this regard, the question arose. Now I play poker by mood (usually every day, but there are long breaks), if I leave work and play for 6-12 hours every day, how will my attitude to poker change. Interested in the opinion of those made this choice.

If you work on it and achieve success, but your work does not bring pleasure and money, then I would advise you to quit) Poker path from hobby to work

#4 February 25th, 2019, 7:54 PM

Poker will not make you rich.Don't give up your work.Play poker for fun.I think that only live games can make you rich.

#5 February 25th, 2019, 8:34 PM

Originally Posted by naydanazar

If you work on it and achieve success, but your work does not bring pleasure and money, then I would advise you to quit) Poker path from hobby to work

Unfortunately, rarely anyone work brings pleasure Poker path from hobby to work

. Slightly afraid that the game of poker will turn into an everyday routine and this will certainly affect the result.

#6 February 25th, 2019, 8:37 PM

We all have the dream, few can achieve it.

#7 February 25th, 2019, 8:39 PM

Originally Posted by FlamengoBR

Poker will not make you rich.Don't give up your work.Play poker for fun.I think that only live games can make you rich.

Thank you for your opinion. Why do you think that only live games can make me rich? Poker path from hobby to work

#8 February 26th, 2019, 10:46 AM

Hello.
Poker is a hobby for me and I always enjoy the game. I play poker almost every evening after work. Sometimes, I can take a break, after which I continue to play again.

#9 February 26th, 2019, 12:08 PM

Hi.
Thanks to poker, I have become more patient in real life and it really helps me. For me, poker is a hobby that sometimes brings profit to me. Good luck.

#10 February 26th, 2019, 1:00 PM

Playing online as your sole income is hard going and requires a lot of work. You go from cashes being a bonus to needing cashes to pay the bills and with that comes more pressure on your game. Hitting a downswing becomes more stressful as your not making money. So you really need to consider you financial circumstances before making the switch. While I was a staked player I took 2 weeks of work to see if I could feasibly make enough to go full time. I found I could easily make enough to live on but found the amount of playing time too much. Once my mortgage is paid however I'll be making the switch as I wont need to make as much a month and in a downswing my wifes wages would cover the bills. In the meantime it's all about building up the bankroll.

#11 February 27th, 2019, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by 5pAce_C0wb0y

Playing online as your sole income is hard going and requires a lot of work. You go from cashes being a bonus to needing cashes to pay the bills and with that comes more pressure on your game. Hitting a downswing becomes more stressful as your not making money. So you really need to consider you financial circumstances before making the switch. While I was a staked player I took 2 weeks of work to see if I could feasibly make enough to go full time. I found I could easily make enough to live on but found the amount of playing time too much. Once my mortgage is paid however I'll be making the switch as I wont need to make as much a month and in a downswing my wifes wages would cover the bills. In the meantime it's all about building up the bankroll.

Thanks for the answer. The financial side of the issue is very important, but I am more concerned that the changes in attitude towards poker as a job. Whether poker will become a must-have everyday routine and where to take the motivation to play every day. Money for me has always been a weak motivator.

#12 February 27th, 2019, 5:48 PM

Originally Posted by mitroff

Thanks for the answer. The financial side of the issue is very important, but I am more concerned that the changes in attitude towards poker as a job. Whether poker will become a must-have everyday routine and where to take the motivation to play every day. Money for me has always been a weak motivator.

Study becomes much more important and with more play comes more study. You need to be really self motivated to turn the PC on every day to play, schedule your days off and stick to the schedule. It can be difficult to turn on to play when the previous session has been disappointing. You will however through increased playing and study see an improvement in your game. If you don't enjoy the studying I'd say stick to the day job as if you don't enjoy it you start to skip or shorten it and can ultimately harm your profit. I wish you every success if you decide to take the plunge.

#13 February 27th, 2019, 6:17 PM

Relying on poker for a living is a type of hell.

#14 February 27th, 2019, 7:01 PM

As is see on the previous posts nobody lives from online poker here....? Or everyone is saying to stay away from poker as a work because you had experience in it?

#15 February 27th, 2019, 7:04 PM

I did a bankroll challenge some years back that ran for three months with a one month qualifier on a Merge site. Pretty much played every minute available besides work and sleep. After it was over, I knew then this would just be a hobby. Towards the end of the challenge, it was frustrating to stay focused and compete to stay in the top 5.

It would be hard for me to hit a bout of variance with bills due and seeing the bankroll drop. Playing live, I'm critical on when the choice to play is. Looking for the right frame of mind and being well rested. Cards are something that are enjoyable to play. Pretty sure it would change for me, going from hobby to work.

If you do decide to transition, could you keep us updated on the progress? Most people like my self have thought about this subject. Be nice to follow the success you have. Good luck, wish you the very best at the tables.

#16 February 27th, 2019, 7:18 PM

It seems a beneficial change to exploit the full potential of your game.

#17 February 27th, 2019, 9:02 PM

For me, poker is a profit. I play 10 years, therefore, I have already learned not to spend money, but to get a profit from the game.

#18 February 28th, 2019, 5:43 AM

Good luck. Please keep us updated.

#19 February 28th, 2019, 7:03 AM

And I've thought about the same but still not earn income from poker as my salary ... I hope this will happen soon and I know I can stane.Imam friends who live just poker but you really have to have very good skills and you need hard work ... and to be honest I do not have much time as I and family ... however go into nocturnal adventures Poker path from hobby to work

#20 February 28th, 2019, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by MrPokerVerse

I did a bankroll challenge some years back that ran for three months with a one month qualifier on a Merge site. Pretty much played every minute available besides work and sleep. After it was over, I knew then this would just be a hobby. Towards the end of the challenge, it was frustrating to stay focused and compete to stay in the top 5.

It would be hard for me to hit a bout of variance with bills due and seeing the bankroll drop. Playing live, I'm critical on when the choice to play is. Looking for the right frame of mind and being well rested. Cards are something that are enjoyable to play. Pretty sure it would change for me, going from hobby to work.

If you do decide to transition, could you keep us updated on the progress? Most people like my self have thought about this subject. Be nice to follow the success you have. Good luck, wish you the very best at the tables.

I'll keep you informed. For me, this is a very serious choice. I really do not want to make a mistake.

#21 February 28th, 2019, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by infonazar

For me, poker is a profit. I play 10 years, therefore, I have already learned not to spend money, but to get a profit from the game.

Share how poker became your main income? And how do you find the motivation to play every day? Poker path from hobby to work

#22 March 1st, 2019, 6:51 PM

After much deliberation, I decided to postpone leaving work for a couple of months. In May I go on vacation for two months. One month I plan to rest on the sea, the second I fully plan to give poker (10-12 hours a day). Thank you all for the advice Poker path from hobby to work

. Successes at the table and in life.

#23 March 3rd, 2019, 6:35 PM

I'm not really new to being a Poker Dealer. The question I have is what are rakes and how much are the rakes and when do i take them?

#24 March 4th, 2019, 7:08 AM

I have changed status of poker from hobby to less important thing in my life

#25 March 4th, 2019, 8:52 AM

Poker is a hobby for me. So far, I am not profiting from the game, but I am sure that with the experience I will be able to make a profit.

#26 March 4th, 2019, 9:41 AM

if you quit your job and I think that if you can play poker well and you can win in good tournaments or cash games, then it’s good for you to win money and make money from the game, but you need to have a good bankroll and play in good tournaments from 1-2-5-10 dollars so that you have a chance to get into the prizes and receive as much prize money as possible, or play cash games at average rates of 0.05 -0.10 and more, and u should have A lot of patience for playing in tournaments, and everything can be obtained for profit!

#27 March 4th, 2019, 11:52 AM

Yeah I would like to go on poker as a job. For this we need to skill as the players, at least a plurality in the wizard. To do this, you need to learn to learn and learn again. And when the income from poker will be my requirements. Then you can safely move on. And do not go anywhere, opened online and forth. And while it is a dream to which we need to stream.

#28 March 4th, 2019, 4:49 PM

Originally Posted by mitroff

Share how poker became your main income? And how do you find the motivation to play every day? Poker path from hobby to work

I do not play poker everyday. Usually, I play 3-4 days a week, on average 4-6 hours a day. Poker is not the main source of income for me. Poker for me is a hobby that brings profit.

#29 March 4th, 2019, 4:58 PM

Originally Posted by mitroff

Recently, I began to think about changing the status of poker in my life from hobby to work (strange for 2019 Poker path from hobby to work

). In this regard, the question arose. Now I play poker by mood (usually every day, but there are long breaks), if I leave work and play for 6-12 hours every day, how will my attitude to poker change. Interested in the opinion of those made this choice.

well as it is with me im not working or playing. No work no money, no money no poker. When i do play its online in micros and cant get ahead. Way to many River Rats hanging around. I always have better results if i can play a more expensive game. But then i have to eat. So there you go. I say play poker and work less. If your dedicated study daily you will prevail. Psm.anyone out there who will back me, in in Los Angeles area..

#30 March 12th, 2019, 3:09 PM

Have poker as a side hustle.

Keep your work and play poker, let's say 2-3 hours a day. Till you've reached to a level where you can make on average 2-3 times your income from your job, keep your job and don't quit. Also always play with solid bankroll.

#31 March 18th, 2019, 1:40 PM

You should answer yourself several questions. Is your current job interesting for you or you work it just for the money? How you treat poker? Is poker interesting for you so that you constantly try to improve and learn new things or it is just a way to relax after work?

If you decide to switch to professional and quit your normal job you should be ready to play for at least several hour every day, constantly learn to improve your game and accept the fact that your income will be affected by variance. To be successful will require strict bankroll management, hard work and discipline.

Maybe best would be to just take one or two weeks off your current job, try to play for several hours every day and at the end calculate how much you won (is it comparable to your current job) and do you feel that you can do that constantly. This way you can take the final decision based on this experience.

#32 March 18th, 2019, 7:21 PM

you can not guarnteed that you will win money with poker but from wok you will

#33 March 18th, 2019, 7:30 PM

i use poker as a hobby and to keep my mine sharp. Lets me do something i enjoy. Dont know about leaving work for playing, most people fail but doesnt mean you will

#34 March 18th, 2019, 8:48 PM

Good luck!

#35 March 19th, 2019, 9:41 AM

Thank you all for your wishes and advice. Good luck at the tables and in life. Poker path from hobby to work

#36 March 19th, 2019, 10:26 AM

Don't forget that there is a line-of your life now and the life that you want to give all the time to immerse fully in the game.And it will be good or not,again time will tell.tough decision ,I'll tell you.

#37 March 19th, 2019, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by mitroff

After much deliberation, I decided to postpone leaving work for a couple of months. In May I go on vacation for two months. One month I plan to rest on the sea, the second I fully plan to give poker (10-12 hours a day). Thank you all for the advice Poker path from hobby to work

. Successes at the table and in life.

I'm really impressed by your decision! It will be tough to leave your job. I hope someday I can do it too Poker path from hobby to work

. Wish you best of luck with that and hope you can do it successfully. Keep us updated Poker path from hobby to work

#38 March 19th, 2019, 1:17 PM

It will take commitment, dedication, and hard work. How many pros are there?

#39 March 19th, 2019, 2:14 PM

My opinion does not need to hurry.
If you win, you will have a lot of motivation. But the problem with online poker is that here the rooms are trying to make money from the players much more than they should be. Earn in online poker with dignity is possible only in big games, which implies your high theoretical training.
You will do the right thing, because you want to spend some time on a trial game for 1-2 months.

#40 March 19th, 2019, 3:03 PM

Are you sure about your choice? And if you don�t manage to have enough money from poker to support your needs? I would not give up work at first.

#41 March 19th, 2019, 3:09 PM

I play poker mostly just for fun, because I have limited time and can�t afford to play too often. And if you are a positive player, which can also be found out only by playing a very large number of tournaments (cash games), and analyzing your overall statistics.

And only when fully confident that you are a very good profitable player, you can move from a hobby to professional earnings and work. To local short-term periods of failure did not affect the overall result of games, you need to play an incredibly huge number of tournaments and cash games. as I said earlier, you need to have free time. Then you can already make poker the main work. Poker path from hobby to work

#42 March 19th, 2019, 3:27 PM

at the moment poker remains for me just a pass temp.but if I have the chance to earn money in the long term.i could consider playing 12 hours a day. becoming a regular player is a dream that for me deserves some sacrifices.

#43 March 19th, 2019, 5:00 PM

Good luck with making the transition from hobby to fulltime. I can foresee the headaches from making cashes to make payments on time affecting gameplay a bit for someone doing it as a living, but with enough studying and discipline anything is possible, just have to keep working at it. Probably more than anything the financial strain is what throws me off from going hobby to fulltime, not having the same amount of cash flow coming in every week or month, etc.

Post updates if you do end up going fulltime and how it was worked out for you,

cheers

#44 March 19th, 2019, 5:43 PM

I think the flow happens more naturally, to be honest. I couldn't imagine "quitting" a job to play poker, but I could easily see myself noticing - over time - that it isn't poker taking time out of my job, but my job taking time out of poker. I, jokingly, describe myself as a "Professional poker player, enthusiast lawyer" but without my occasional work as a lawyer, I couldn't fund my poker playing. This is despite being a winning player with an ROI of about 111% - because I only play tournaments, my variance is quite high, and therefore need to supplement my poker income with actual work.

#45 March 19th, 2019, 6:24 PM

Dont quit your job. Poker isnt going anywhere. In any casino a seat is open and waiting for you . In 5 or 10 years there will still be online poker. Always keep your Job . Keep poker as a Hobby. something you do for fun !

Some of the most miserable people I have ever met in life where "Poker Pros".

#46 March 20th, 2019, 9:53 AM

Thanks again for the tips. For me, the main question is whether I can play 12 hours a day in my A-game, it is very difficult for me. I try everything that can help from nutrition to meditation.

#47 March 27th, 2019, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by mitroff

Recently, I began to think about changing the status of poker in my life from hobby to work (strange for 2019 Poker path from hobby to work

). In this regard, the question arose. Now I play poker by mood (usually every day, but there are long breaks), if I leave work and play for 6-12 hours every day, how will my attitude to poker change. Interested in the opinion of those made this choice.

For me its like this...i have played poker since years and that was my only job. When i finished some months in break even , that affected me emotionally. I needed money so much,

Now i have a real job and i play poker in my free time and its feel ok even when i'm break even because i earn money from the real job

#48 March 27th, 2019, 11:44 AM

I am also interested to know.)) As for me it is real.

#49 March 27th, 2019, 6:20 PM

I�m considering this path myself (although I still have 2.5 years on contract before I can leave the Navy), and have decided that I need about 100-200k (separate from my bankroll) in savings before I seriously consider the transition. Because if you are constantly worried about wagering the money that you and your family depend on to eat and live, you won�t be as effective at the tables (playing scared money). Plus, have the conversation with your family about it to measure their comfort with it also.

#50 March 27th, 2019, 6:29 PM

Originally Posted by Davlic

I am also interested to know.)) As for me it is real.

Given the level of wages in our countries, this is more than realistic. Poker path from hobby to work

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