Quitting my crap job to grind 2/5+ live??

[Mr Rick]

Lots of interesting opinions on both sides so far.

I quit a high paying job with a wife and two kids to play poker - for a living if I could get good enough. I did this over two years ago. My good fortune is that my wife has a great job, I am lucky to spend so much time with the kids (now as the primary caregiver - or "housewife") and my mother-in-law lives across the country.

At first I was exclusively on-line. Its a great way to play a zillion hands and try new strategies, etc. But I wouldn't play on-line professionally. Too little contact with people.

I now play live several times a month, traveling over 2 hours to Foxwoods and staying over Friday night. I have raised my game to 10/20 LHE and hope to move up to 20/40 soon (when I feel comfortable that a couple of major leaks have been plugged and I can deal with adversity without tilting). I have not regretted my choice at all. I left stress behind and I totally love what I do.

If you love poker - then give it a try. Why not? The downside is you will end up where you are now, knowing that you gave it your best shot. The alternative would be to always regret never trying.