6 months expenses - outdated?

[Leonardo]

For Example:

Age: The younger you are, the less of a risk it is and hence less money you need.

Quality of Play: If you are very very good, you need less money.

Backup: Lets say you are 25 years old and if you were to go broke you could move into your parents house and find a job, you need a lot less money

Responsibilities: If it is just you, you need a lot less money, if you have a family, you need to go see a psychiatrist for even thinking about it.

Other Opportunities: If you are currently working in a great job, or have been offered a great job, you better have more money to quit it, because if you cant make it finding another great job will take time. If you work at Wal-Mart, dont worry so much. In saying that though, I think that the more intelligent and hard working a person is, the more likely they are to have a good job, and a good shot at making it as a pro.

In general, lets say you are 23, single, and have a good relationship with your parents. If you have 300BB, go for it. You can always get a job in 6 months time (or 2!) if it doesnt work out.