HELP, GO GO PRO OR NOT.... PLEASE READ AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS!
 

Here's the deal 2 + 2ers... I'm 27 years old and am a chiropractor. I recently figured out that the practice I'm in now is not a long term thing and have decided it's too poorly run to buy in. This leaves me with start my own, or go work for someone else, 50 hours a week, blaaah. I really don't have a lot of other obligations or strings, and have been a winning player for a couple years and after debts paid off, probably around 100k roll and I've also spent a lot of my winnings. I have some good tourney wins, including a wsop final table this past year for a 6 figure score. My ? is, what else do I need if I'm gonna do this full time. A bad month for me now is about $5k in the black with some months being much better.

Keep in mind that I'm not a 20 year old looking to drop out of school and try poker full time. I'm a 27 year old with a doctorate degree that I can fall back on by picking up a job about anywhere in the states, basically any time I prefer to do so. Is there any reason I shouldn't say GG 9-5 and take a shot at doing what I love (playin cards) for a while and see where it takes me. All opinions appreciated. Thanks,

Wake

Re: HELP, GO GO PRO OR NOT.... PLEASE READ AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS!
 

if you want to play poker then I don't see why you wouldn't.

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if you want to play poker then I don't see why you wouldn't.

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exactly, not sure why u need our approval?

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I guess advice from pple who've done it, or are considering doing it but haven't for whatever reason would be helpful. Just wonder if I'm overlooking something. that's all.

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probably around 100k roll

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I hear Party poker has blackjack now...

Re: HELP, GO GO PRO OR NOT.... PLEASE READ AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS!
 

Hang out in BBV for a week, see if you can handle those types of swings and then make your decision.

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100k roll........check

Doctorate degree just in case..........check

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, anybody else want to be this guy?

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100k roll........check

Doctorate degree just in case..........check

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, anybody else want to be this guy?

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And spend what 9 years going to college only to find out you'd rather play cards on a computer for a living. I'll pass.

To the OP: What's the question? You have a significant bankroll, make 5K+ a month already, and if you don't go pro you're still looking for a new job or starting your own practice anyways. If you think it's for you then give it a try.

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Do whatever will make you happy!

Re: HELP, GO GO PRO OR NOT.... PLEASE READ AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS!
 

there are lots of things to being a pro. imo you'll never reallly know if you can handle it until you try it. you have a skill to fall back on if things go south. you have 100K, which is a lot of $$$, but it is not enough if you are playing 100/200 and have a monthly nut of $10K.