Stoxtrader is "In the Well"

[stoxtrader]

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Hi Stox, great thread.
I just want to know the impact of moving from wallstreet to full time poker had on your family, what were their views, was there a transition from uncertainty to full support? How did your friends view this move? Have you seen players unsuccefully make the transition? If so, what were their downfalls?
Also, how much live play have you experienced before making the transition into full time poker? How much live play do you experience now?
Thanks!

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live play almost none, just a two main events and one WPT and some of the bigger cash games during those events - deepstacked 25/50 (50k stacks), and 800/1600 LHE, but really maybe 300 hours of live poker total.

I don't really know anyone who has "unuccessfully" gone "pro", but that doesnt span too many people. I do only know one other person who left a good wallstreet job for poker and he does very well.

I'm very conservative with money and my wife is great - very supportive, so that wasn't an issue and the transition has worked out great for us.

most friends think its cool but sometimes its a bit weird, I always put "author" down for my occupation when it comes up