Originally Posted by doozi123

anyway, i really appreciate the feedback from u and everyone else so far. i'm still in the process of weighing my options. i am almost certain i'm going to wsop to grind some cash and see some old faces from last wsop (happiest month of my life). i will try to find a solution that works best for me. til then, thanks again!

Originally Posted by wil318466

I'd skip all the travelling and life experience stuff, but that's me. You can go through enormous amounts of money doing stuff like that.

Originally Posted by edavis09

Understandable.

I am actually going through a career change atm, from engineering to security (financial) analysis. Like me, you should utilize the time and financial comfort you have to find something that truly interests you on a personal level (cliche, but true "it's not work if you love what you do"). Once you find that niche, immerse yourself in it by reading and networking as much as possible.

You are young (as I am), and have an opportunity to explore your options. Please don't be lazy, as this is one of the most unattractive traits one can possess imo, and in the opinion of employers (obv).

A quote that I came across in my recent reading, which has been of some inspiration:

"Most people would rather die than think; in fact, they do so." - Bertrand Russell

Originally Posted by luvthegame

Assume this is level or brag.

"I'm not talented, driven, focused nor skilled....what do I do?"

"I quit my job and now feel stressed my friends and family aren't proud of me....booohooo?"

"I play poker, but awe..... shucks, I made all this money without trying (wink, wink)"

I don't want to travel.

I don't want to run a business.

I don't want to go back to school.

I want an easy job that trains me for life, but isn't too demanding.

Who.

Cares.

Originally Posted by lastcardcharlie

Likewise. You don't know what to commit to, what to get good at. Some people are fortunate in that regard and some aren't. Maybe some even never get to find out. Who knows, maybe the answer is staring you right in the face. Good luck!



YW. (BTW I suck so bad at life it's embarrassing. I'm sick good at math tho. If/when you commit you will find out what it means to make sacrifices.)

Originally Posted by doozi123

i don't know what to get good at or commit to.

Originally Posted by Klakteuh

Yeah I think a lot of people are in similiar situation as you, although many of those don't have as much money.

Since money in the short-medium term is probably not going to be a problem for you since you don't seem to live an "expensive" life, and you can play a bit of poker here and there to supplement an income.

It seems you want to do something productive rather than just chill, travel etc... (which is not a bad option in your case imo, but it sounds like this is not necessarily what you want to do). You said you might want to start a business later on.

I would suggest you just get information on a certain area of interest, whether that be programming, organising party's, finance, ice hockey, whatever. Either get a job in the area that you like (regardless of $/hr), or start a website about it or whatever. Doing something productive about something your passionate about will make you feel good, and will make you much more knowledgeable in it, which is a big plus if you want to start a business in that kind of area later on. Having a job in that kind of area will also help you a lot as you will learn how things work and you will also be interested. Instead of thinking "yeah I'm just here grinding work kind of chilling so I can make some money and tell my family I have a job" you will be saying "This is cool because I'm learning about x and y and this is somewhat interesting".

Anyway, job or no job, invest your time into something you enjoy, and let the chips fall where they may.

Originally Posted by Coffee

Rushmore is on the right track.

$220k w/o debt is a super-powerful spot for someone in his mid-20s. Why not continue playing poker, but start investing in things on the side? Not all investments are going to require the entire lump sum. Check out spex and bwana's posts in BFI about mobile homes, for example. There are investments on the order of $5k to $10k. If you take a loss or two on those, it's not going to ruin you, and you can probably make it back from poker.

By all means, pick something that you're interested in. If you have any desire to make money off investments, you typically have to learn about in what you're investing. If you can get to a level of proficiency in literally any type of investment, you may not only find a career for yourself, but you'll also have a pretty solid little entry on your resume that you can talk about in terms of your successes and experience.

Also...being a successful investor would certainly give you the firepower to tell your relatives to stfu. Regarding what to invest in...all I can tell you in my limited experience and education is make sure you can see where the money is coming from. Understand how you're going to get paid in the first place, and then research how likely that event is to occur. If some "buddy" of yours comes along with an "opportunity," even if he's someone you trust, be very very wary. Look for things that may not have the highest return ever, but are pretty easy to achieve.

One last thing...you spoke about the blankness of your resume. Remember that you can pick and choose what experience goes on there. Even if you only invest a few times a year, you can still talk about that with a potential employer down the road (assuming you need to get one). Most prospective employers want you to have some manner of expertise and be able to talk about your successes (in something other than poker). Side investment would probably give you the perfect avenue for that.

Originally Posted by doozi123

hi guys. just wanted to see if i could get any good constructive criticism and/or advice about my current life situation. will try to keep this as short as possible even though there is a lot to say. here goes:

i am 25 years old. i graduated university in '09 and have grinded online til black friday. i made enough to pay for any expenses i have (mainly just for entertainment. i live at home even though i wasn't at home much due to traveling a bunch in 2011). outside of poker, i just did some traveling and chilled with friends. sitting at work right now where i have been here for about 13 or 14 weeks. it is my first job ever at a electronics customization company. during the first 6 or 7 weeks, i was learning to work in the sales department. i answered people's questions sales questions, gave quotes, worked with ebay and paypal a bunch. i was totally fine with this, even at $10/hr. however, my boss had to let someone go after week 6. that is where it all started crumbling for me. i now had to do my and his job. his job consisted of packaging quite heavy electronic products, as well as building power supplies. i've been sticking it out since he got fired, but just gave my 2 weeks notice a few days ago. my job has since turned into 90% physical labor packaging boxes and carrying them down to the pick-up area downstairs. after packaging is done, i have to cut the boxes that i took the electronics out of down to size. then i often have to sweep the floor of that room since it is really messy after i am done with it. then take out garbage. quite depressing.

anyway, all of my friends/family think i am an idiot for "not trying". they think i am just trying to get out with a B.S excuse, which just is not the case. i am quite miserable here because i do such a skilless job which anybody can do. I can go to the casino 2 hours from my home and make more money in 4-5 days than i do in an entire month working here. before you make any conclusions, let me try to elaborate some more. i honestly do not know what i am good at. my grades in high school and college were very poor. i barely graduated college because i was too busy not going to class (usually due to playing online poker during '06-'09). My resume would be a blank piece of paper if i did not make things up on it.

i intend to go to wsop this year and play a ton of cash as i did last year. i had the best year of my life last year because of ultimate freedom. last year i met so many awesome people in the same situation as me. that was just what i needed. all of my housemates in vegas, mostly from leggopoker were super cool and i was able to develop a special bond with all of them.

i have about 220k to my name. this obviously played a role in my decision-making to quit my job. i know people always say to get a job lined up before you quit your old job. i think those people are usually the ones that have a lot more responsiblity than i do, and have more expenses. i am fortunate enough to have a lot of savings and do not have any serious obligations or expenses other than which i choose to (entertainment, traveling, food, etc). i plan on taking a 2-3 month break and then start applying for jobs again. i know it will be difficult for me but it will give me a lot less stress. yea, this is obviously the easy way out.

questions for you guys:

1) already decided i am quitting and my last day is next friday. what would you have done in my situation?

2) i realize how hard it will be for me to find another job. at the moment, i don't give a damn. i really don't find it's worth staying at a company where i learn nothing. making $1260 after taxes per month is awful. i spend about $200 on gas per month for commuting by car. i don't get health insurance. what would you do if you had 220k(ish)? invest ? if so, in what?

3) do you think i am screwed long-term-wise?

4) would you even take a break after quitting? or would you just go immediately into looking for another job? do u think i am wasting my time/life? if so, advice plz.


if you need any more information about me that i may have left out, please do not hesitate to ask. i am an open person and do not have anything to hide (or at least dont think i do) on an online forum.


hope i can get some serious feedback/advice. thanks in advance, guys. = )