Pro who wants to get back into the real world...needs help!!!

[Jobless23]

Hi all, I have been a longtime lurker and finally need some help from my fellow 2+2'rs. Here's my deal. Right now I'm 24 years old living in manhattan, and have been playing poker as my sole means of income since 9/30/05. For a year and half before that I played semi-professionally, but also held jobs. I graduated from a solid University in May of 04 with a degree in Finance.

Since graduating I have held 2 positions, one was as a finacial planner (don't ever become one of these guys) and only lasted 4 months. Then I worked at a major bank for 6 months 4/1/05 - 9/30/05 (I resigned). Since the banking job its been all poker for me. I have been successfull making $300,000 in tourneys (took down a 2k event, 3 other finals tables) and $145,000 in cash games this is since 1/1/05.

Over the last few months though I haven't been enjoying the game. I am tired of the variance (Ive had 3 downswings of 35k this year), the stress, explaining myself to people (Girlfriend, Family, Friends) , and having little interaction with people all day. I now want to start looking for a permanent job and start a career in the business world. This leads to a few problems that I hope you guys can give me some answers to.

My past record is spotty having 2 jobs coming right out of school both not being very long. Now I also have a year gap in my resume. What should I do to cover up this gap to potential employers and head hunters. I can only think of 3 options.

1) My family has a business I can lie on my resume and put that I have been working there for a year. It doesn't have much to do with finance.

2) Lie and say I was traveling

3) Tell the truth that I was playing poker and explain to them that it was me basically running my own business. (This can't be a good idea)

Anyway, this is the position I'm in. I feel like I really screwed myself and am very scared about my future. If anyone who was in my situation before or has anything helpful to say it would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes and if this went a little long.

Regards,

Buster