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I think it was in the way he (initially) explained OP's chances. To me, it read like he thought there was no chance to get a job offer if he let on he was a pro, and then went over the top saying people generally equate poker pros to drug dealers and prostitutes.

Definitely merit to some of the ideas that Fishy was trying to get across about possible implications and perceptions, but the style he presented them in was exaggerated and maybe a little incendiary. He also gave one piece of advice that was really bad when he suggested it would be better to lie than to disclose a poker career on your resume.


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Fair enough. And I agree.

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Chief, I think you expressed a pretty good look at the plusses and minuses. The insight from the inside that you gave is pretty valuable for pros/potential pros to consider.

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Thanks. And FWIW I did actually discuss the poker in my interview for the position I start very soon. I also told them when asked what I do outside of work that I like to go out for a beer or two and watch a game. Most people don't mind because they've played a few home games with friends, watched poker on TV, and like to go out for a drink and catch a game themselves. But they were in no way surprised or upset that poker wasn't included on my resume.