Does everyone who plays poker now think they can go pro?

[jgca]

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And when you have to stop, that might be an awkward job interview when they ask why there is nothing on your resume since 2005.

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How about telling the truth: that you managed to survive on a game requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to resist countless temptations to become less disciplined?

[bernie]

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I think the only way I could ever go pro is to be so independently wealthy that it wouldn't matter. I could never deal with the swings and knowing that I could jeopardize myself of my family. I love poker, and take it seriously, but I like it as a supplement to my regular salary. Ofcourse, the bigger the supplement the better!

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It should be noted that the best players aren't necesarily playing professionally. Many pros suck and have, as Ed once said, only passable games. Many non-pros play very well. Better than many actual grinding pros.

It amazes me how many bets I see some pros miss, or how some beg off action. But they'll tell you they've played 20+ years and they know better than you. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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[sethypooh21]

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And when you have to stop, that might be an awkward job interview when they ask why there is nothing on your resume since 2005.

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How about telling the truth: that you managed to survive on a game requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to resist countless temptations to become less disciplined?

[/ QUOTE ]"That's interesting. How will you handle actually working for a living, should we choose to hire you? Thanks, it's been really great meeting with you, we'll be in touch."