[Farfenugen]

I am reading this thread with a lot of interest.

Recently, a friend of mine said he is moving to Vegas to take a shot at being a pro after he graduates in May. He needs a roomate and asked if I would go with him. I am also graduating in May with a worthless degree and a poor GPA. I was going to go back to school and get another degree but I am seriously giving his offer some thought.

I have always been very different than other people and I have never really been motivated by anything other than competition. I have great difficulty studying anything for my classes but I read poker books regularly and work on my game constantly. It was the same way in highschool. I did enough to get by and then I hit the weight room or watched film. Thats what motivates me. I have been fighting myself my entire life doing things the conventional way. I went to college because my parents said that was what I was supposed to do.

As bav mentioned all different types of people live on all different types of income. I really wouldn't have a problem living a simple lifestyle. I always have. All I need is my computer and an internet connection to be happy. I don't have a car because I really don't see spending money on them. I ride my bike around all day. People sometimes look at me funny but what do I care.

Sorry, I kinda got off track.

Anyway, I would love to hear from more people who have taken this route, success or failure. I want to make an informed decision.

Edit: One thing that hasn't been mentioned is comps. Eating free every day can save a lot of money.