Getting Back into the Swing of Things (Semi OT)

[xxrod17xx]

So over the past few months I have moved to A.C. and pursued my poker dealing career and have been super busy. Now that I am finally going to start working and stuff my life is slowing down a bit and I might have a somewhat normal schedule. Have any of you guys been away from poker for a long time and what did you do to get back to playing the way you did when you were grinding out thousands of hands a month?

Here is my plan so far: Read and try and reply to the forum as much as possible. Read Pro No limit and NLTAP over again. 1 Table for a while until I am comfortable with my game again. Any other suggestions?

[Split Suit]

i would start at 2-4tables of FR (1 is almost pointless). Re-reading those books is a great idea. also, watch some vids, talk to ppl, and just think in general

also, make sure u get on a workout schedule if ur going to b grinding+dealing fulltime. self-preservation is one of the greatest things u can do for urself when u get to grinding

[illini43]

OT from your topic, but:

How does one get into poker dealing?

How much is starting level wage?

How quickly does this wage increase?

What are the hours like?

[xxrod17xx]

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OT from your topic, but:

How does one get into poker dealing?

How much is starting level wage?

How quickly does this wage increase?

What are the hours like?

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Read my blog...and about hourly wages it varies from room to room. Usually you will be a "temp" dealing tournaments before you get a solid job. Also hours vary as well. I dont start working until Dec maybe (auditioning for the WSOP Circut Event at Harrahs A.C.) I had my first audition at the Showboat last week for a cash dealing job. Hopefully when I start working I can answer the wage and hour questions better.