Moving To A Poor Country To Be An Online Pro

[aseablom]

helllll no

 

[BelgoSuisse]

This is a topic for which you should really go to the "other" forum.

Here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/92/travel/

And especially here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/92/travel/ask-us-about-thailand-344/

 

[BelgoSuisse]

Also, if you speak French, there's

http://www.clubpoker.net/forum-poker/topic/122277-vers-quel-pays-migrer/

French poker players are looking for options to escape the new regulated (i.e. overtaxed) French poker market. Most popular option there seems to be Marrakech (Morroco), which combines great weather, cheapish accomodation, great food, good internet connections, a big B&M casino and it's French speaking too.

 

[Trimming1]

How`s that?

Non Welch people will not understand what a Welch person is saying.

HOW~`S that? Have YOU been to Wales?

 

[Elie_Yammine]

A question for O.P:

Did you really want this thread to be that serious?I mean you got some good replies but I think you could have researched .

Opinion for O.P:
Become a real online pro!Earn more than 1500$ a month and I'll ask you to coach me ...(Heck, I'd ask you to coach me right now )

 

[mosseyAJ]

Have you checked to see what kind of high-speed internet coverage your carrier provides in Ethiopia?

 

[Poker Orifice]

This sounds great .... seeing that I love to fish, ski, bike, golf and play poker. I'm curious what area this is. Also is it difficult for someone from the US to move to Canada ?

We are 7miles to the US Border (you could keep a resident address there, & just cross border occassionally).
There are ALOT of folks from Austrailia & NewZealand who come here to ski during the winter months (their summer.. is our winter). Many of them come every yr. for 6mos. Some of them end up staying. (ie. I'm 7mins. from the base of the mtn. but the town beside the hill has a summer pop. of ~2,800 & a winter pop. of ~4,500).

I won't be here though.... cuz I think I'm heading to Thailand, lol.

 

[SlySwagga]

I'm Serbian born and raised an believe me...i wouldnt be livin in Cali if it was sweet back home. 1.500$ will make for a good livin in a 3rd world country make no mistake about it. But u dont want to be under the public eye like that in an unknown country. U will draw attention, and the minute ppl find out u play poker for a living u'll be sleepin with an AK47.

And Serbia is the "upper enchelon" of 3rd world countries at that. I dont wanna know how it goes down in the middle east or south america.

 

[thetaxman1]

I have considered moving to my local campground. Lot $375 includes lights, water, wifi, cable. Figure gas, for heating and cooking, Food and clothing could live on 1500 easy. No third world country, short drive to Casino's, Restraunts, and stores. You would need a Camper. Plus you get Pool, hot tub, and nice fishing lake.

Hmm if I could just make $1500 amonth playing poker.

 

[W8_4_IT]

Ive done it

I do it all the time, not an official move but I spend months in other countries. I usually do 3-4 months in one and then go elsewhere. I do more than 1,500 a month but still it can be done at that. Im back in the US now but plan to leave for belize in like 2 weeks. I just got back from 3 months in Thailand where my monthly income was allowing me to have lots of fun. Learned some new games there, and played in a lot live stuff as well.

And it dont have to be a third world country, Just good exchange rates, or change the currency you play for.

 

[Stu_Ungar]

I do it all the time, not an official move but I spend months in other countries. I usually do 3-4 months in one and then go elsewhere. I do more than 1,500 a month but still it can be done at that. Im back in the US now but plan to leave for belize in like 2 weeks. I just got back from 3 months in Thailand where my monthly income was allowing me to have lots of fun. Learned some new games there, and played in a lot live stuff as well.

And it dont have to be a third world country, Just good exchange rates, or change the currency you play for.

How do you get on with internet access?

 

[tomines]

you should go to the Philippines mate..
all is possible if you have money..you can manipulate people with it..
they're bilingual too.. and the language isn't that hard to learn..
they also have lots of tournaments over there..
If I were you I'd go there..
there's also lots of tourist spots and all stuff!

 

[Quackpot]

I think I'd rather find a more affordable place and take a part time job flipping burgers or something than go somewhere where 1500 is considered rich. That just means you are a target to be ripped off, and are not very likely to gain sympathy from the local authorities when you are robbed.

 

[tomines]

Well it really depends mate... you should study more on the country your trying to move on before you take the ride.. but I know the Philippines first hand ... money can manipulate anything.. well 1500$ won't do mate.. that's like a suicide .. maybe 3000$ up

 

[only_bridge]

This thread is becoming epic.

 

[Nexus6]

speaking of rap...this thread has inspired me to change my profile picture by the end of the night once i find a manly picture of my idol rapper =] be on the lookout

Wasn't M&M from ohio or was that ketucky lol... My friends and i like older new york style rap/a little west coast to , trip hop deep house , You know urban sounds and lyrics that make you feel good.. All M&M talks about is how life is messed up and f this and f that ... I got dr dre on my side bahahaha ... Angry all the time lyrics !!!

I have to confess I love the beats dr dre made for him and I really like dr dre's 2001 instrumental but they both rap so much angre and hatred to women. especially dr dre?? for what the guy is married to a beautiful woman , I guess thats what he thinks will sell .. Or he was treated so badly by females back in the days cause that guy is butt ugly lol.... But seriously how could a female like such lyrics about being pissed at the world and talking about females like their lower than dirt ??? You seriously like that Patty ?

 

[Nexus6]

There's a large Filipino population in San Diego -- some of my friends have often spoken of returning 'home' because the cost of living is lower there? They've indicated one could very comfortably live on USN retirement while having a cook, housekeeper & chauffer in addition to the island just being beautiful? Perhaps they have an advantage since they can shop @ the Commissary & Exchange though?

don't forget the earthquakes

 

[Stu_Ungar]

they made it a lot more easyer in the last 2 years
and my thai wife knew the way around all the legal problems.
i still cannot get a permanent visum yet.
can get a 11 month visa now although i am retired.
but easy to renew that one, just have to go short abroad
and ask another one(in camboja or singapore)
can get a permanent as soon i am pensioned at 60 year.

Whats the internet access like?

 

[wolfie]

Whats the internet access like?

internet access is good

 

[OnyxPanther]

this was a good read. thanx for the laughs.. try romania? use your poker winnings to buy american jeans and triple your money even more ; )

 

[NoWuckingFurries]

It's a great idea as long as your doing it for the right reasons. If you're the adventure type and living abroad is something you want to do anyway and if the obstacles people have listed in this thread (language difference, being away from everything you know, culture shock...) are actually things that attract you, then by all means you should seriously consider it. Otherwise, you should think twice.

Playing poker should be the means to the end of living abroad. Not the contrary.

This post was good. There will always be people telling you that you are crazy to do so something like this, and the same thing if you ever try to set up your own business, but at the end of the day you should go with what your heart tells you. Providing that you have researched thoroughly and are aware of the potential pitfalls, of course. Good luck!

 

[findus]

So many ignorant derogatory comments about 'foreign countries' here.

There are many 'poor' countries out there that offer an excellent lifestyle. OP, it's a great idea. If you have the balls for the adventure, and can live with not seeing your family for long periods, go ahead and plan a move.

 

[OnyxPanther]

Might be smart to consider that you will still be playing with american currency or a high value currency and if you go broke in a foreign country then not only are you poor but there arent even any rich people to bum from lol

 

[aikindoma]

I live here in Bosnia 10 miles from the Croatian border.

I can just repeat that I pay 100$ monthly rent.
Bosnia is not a third world country, I am in the middle of Europe
and these times it's everything is very stable.

The only criminal thing here happened in the last 7-8 years was a robbery
on the street where a guy went to the police and told them so.
Later they found out he was playing in a private casino and lost all his money. He was afraid of his wife and made up this story...
That was all criminality we had here...LOL......

Here you can take a look where I live:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=Bihac

 

[Daniel72]

The main problem in such poor countries always will be reliable internet connections, the most important aspect for a professional grinder. I doubt, such countries can offer this. The lifestyle is maybe also not acceptable...