[Mattyspin]

honestly, i think it's all relative. i've played many 1/2NL and 2/5NL "pros" and most of them were between the ages of 21 and 26, single, lived (virtually) rent free. they're mostly recent college graduates or dropouts, trying to build a roll while they live at home or in a low rent area (like Absecon or Pleasantville).

i tend to believe that the only way to really do well would be to average at least $25-$30 an hour if you're only playing 30 hours a week. that's the only feasible way to build a roll to play higher in the future. i couldn't see someone support more than just himself without making at least $75k a year