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Originally Posted by iluvbubees
in your 20s the idea of playing poker for a living carries a lot of romanticism, but when you're into your 30s and beyond the realism sets in. if you're making like $100,000 a month then you're a champion of poker and it will all be worth it. but if you're grinding away in your underwear everyday for some average income, the disadvantages start to look bigger and bigger.
what are you gonna tell people in social situations when people ask "what kind of work do you do?"
also think about your parents and their social situations. if their friends ask them what their son does for work, what would they say?
and what about dating? girls are looking for someone with a stable job and income. most will lose all interest the moment they see "play poker for a living"
I think you bring up a lot of good points and those are all things I've thought. I would be lying if I tell myself that I give zero ****s what people think. Being raised in an asian household, these stereotypes are definitely taken seriously.
I think to your point and many others, these are all things I've thought about for a very long time. I didn't just get drunk one day, quit my job and start doing this full time. I love this game and it's something I want to pursue full time to be the best until I can't. I believe there is potential here and I want to go for it before it's too late.
I appreciate everything you have brought up though and I think it's very fair.