[bonovox007]

Let me explain my situation. I am 25, single, and currently in the Air Force and work as a chemical engineer. My position is being cut and I have to find something anyway. I have the bankroll, living expenses, and skill necessary to give it a try for 6-12 months. My montly nut is in the neighborhood of $2300. At $30-35/hr, 40-45 hrs/wk, how is this even close to being a bad idea? I fully understand the concept of variance, hence the bankroll and savings, but even if I'm a marginal winner at these stakes, I will at least be able to tread water and cover expenses for a year or so, experience playing for a living, and still have an engineering degree and work experience to get a "real" job if I decide I want one. What am I missing?