What to say when you go back to work?
 

A recent post made me think of this subject.

I've been playing poker fulltime for approx the last year and a half. I finished college with a Bach in IT, and went straight into poker... I've been doing that for about 2 years now...

Recently, I’ve decided that I can make far more money if I have a fulltime IT job, and simply play poker part time.

My question is, what should I tell these employers’s I’ve been doing for the past 1-2 years? I cannot come out and say "I've been playing poker", because no one would hire me...

Any thoughts?

Edit: Not sure if this is the right forum, mods move if you wish...

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

I don't agree that no one would hire you.

There are LOTS of poker addicts in the IT community.
You may even earn brownie points.

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

Yes, but i've already made that mistake in telling them the truth, and it cost me that job.

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

The places im applying are mostly DOD contractors for the government. Usually you need a secret clearance simply to walk through the door, but some companies are willing to hire you, with the hopes of your obtaining one later.

Telling them i used to gamble for a living will not work...

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

You've spent the last 2 years, travelling, getting to know yourself/purpose and supplementing your adventures with investment returns (all while keeping abreast of current trends in IT).

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

WoW, ldo

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

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You've spent the last 2 years, travelling, getting to know yourself/purpose and supplementing your adventures with investment returns (all while keeping abreast of current trends in IT).

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master

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

just say u were going to school for some other stuff (possibly another degree in ____ and u were financially secure at the time , but now u've decided in pursuing ur IT career full time ...

and if you can't BS in job interviews on the fly you dont deserve to get that job .....rly

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

Thanks Orlando Salazar and Jzo19... Good stuff, Maybe i'll combine a little of both your replies into something

Re: What to say when you go back to work?
 

tell them you miss it working for a boss and you really want to be an constructing part of the beautifull society we live in.