Say goodbye to the dream

[PartyGirlUK]

I think this is a great decision. You've seemingly made enough money which, wisely invested, will see you be able to lead a very good life for quite a while, and providing you are successfuly at this job, you should be set for life. I dont see why you couldnt be retired at 40 if you want to.

If you dont enjoy or succedd in the city, a player of your talent could easily return to poker, whereas the other way round is MUCH more difficult.

Playing online poker is pretty boring, and as a life style is pretty terrible for most. Having 'poker' friends has its ups, and lots of 2p2ers are great, smart, talented people and good company - but its great to branch out, and you should meet other great people in the professional capacity. Being able to socialise with people day in day out, just in the work environment is good for mental health, whereas staying indoors, in front of a monitor is pretty depressing and unhealthy, even when making tonnes of money.

I think you'll really enjoy being around smart people, day in day out, people with knowledge they can pass on to, people to banter with, people to go for a pint with after day's end. Hopefully you'll still find time to get at least 5 hours a week poker in, if you choose. I suspect you'll enjoy poker a lot more this way too.

Good luck!

Dean