another 'put pro gambler on resume' thread

[136913691369]

I know normally it is frowned upon by most 2p2ers to put pro gambler on a resume, but I think my case is different because I am applying for work at a casino. To be more specific, it is a racino with only slot machines in it (no poker or table games of any kind). Not exactly sure what I want to do there yet, but I need to get some kind of job soon. Being a pro in today's gambling climate ain't too easy anymore.

I'm 22 years old and I've been a professional gambler for about 2 years. I didn't file taxes for 2005, but I did for 2006 as a pro gambler. During these two years as a pro I had no other job, but I was in school for all of 2005 and most of 2006.

Last time I had a 'real' job was September 2004, so it's either leave about a three year gap in work experience or put that I was a pro gambler for a couple years while being in school.

What do you guys think? I was thinking being a pro would help me stand out and maybe could actually help me directly because I can relate more to customers.

[_TKO_]

They might also be afraid of you spending time playing instead of working.

[emon87]

Dude, it's a job at a casino. You can't be applying for executive management or anything - so don't stress so much. Put it on. You'll interview, they will see you aren't retarded, etc. and you'll be hired.

[T50_Omaha8]

[ QUOTE ]
During these two years as a pro I had no other job, but I was in school for all of 2005 and most of 2006.

[/ QUOTE ] Doesn't sound like too terrible of a gap to me.

[Jdanz]

sounds like a pretty bad idea to me. I generally think it's poor form, but not terrible, here seems especially bad, not many really know what to think of a pro-gambler, and of course it'll make them think you at least potentially are a problem gambler, not really who i'd want working at my casino.

[chisness]

I'd use "Professional Poker Player" not gambler if you do use it. I'm not sure how I'd go on this type of job -- maybe just bring it up at interview or in cover letter.

[SilentNoise]

they will just think you are a roulette player. you expect some random guy who reads your resume to know that poker is a skill game? he'll just think your a gambling degenerate trust me. people have no clue.

[Suigin406]

yea, silent makes a good point, most people see poker players as people who enjoy mixing it up and don't realize skill makes up a big part of it...imo, keep this off ur resume...

[Thremp]

I don't think OP is a "poker player" he's a "gambler" like the rest of us degens who make sizable amounts of income from non-poker, non-work (ZOMG you win at horsies, or casinos, or sports?!?!).

I wouldn't you're fairly fresh out of school.

[oakley77]

for a casino, I might consider putting it on...