I Got No Job, A Couple Thousand Bucks

[2MinsToPost]

Well, my life took a turn. I'm not gonna share the details, but I went from being employed to unemployed on Tuesday. And here I was under the false pretense that my job was going great

I've had some success at the windows these past couple of months. I am actually considering a 3 to 4 week try at playing for a profit. A serious 5 day a week job with a plan, a budget. Question is, what should be my bet(s) of choice? I'm thinkin straight win, pick 3's. I'm gonna budget myself to $200 a day max. Am I crazy or would you consider doing the same thing? Have any of you done something similar?

[randallscott35]

Sorry to hear that but betting horses for a living is a quick way to the poor house. Reconsider. Find a job.

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Sorry to hear that but betting horses for a living is a quick way to the poor house. Reconsider. Find a job.

I'm already working that angle, trust me. I'll be doing some remodel and painting work during this stretch. I am simply buying time till I can get out of my current home because I plan on moving out of this state VERY SOON.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I'm already working that angle, trust me. I'll be doing some remodel and painting work during this stretch. I am simply buying time till I can get out of my current home because I plan on moving out of this state VERY SOON.

You don't buy time by betting horses. Needs come before wants. Gambling is a want.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

Well, my life took a turn. I'm not gonna share the details, but I went from being employed to unemployed on Tuesday. And here I was under the false pretense that my job was going great

I've had some success at the windows these past couple of months. I am actually considering a 3 to 4 week try at playing for a profit. A serious 5 day a week job with a plan, a budget. Question is, what should be my bet(s) of choice? I'm thinkin straight win, pick 3's. I'm gonna budget myself to $200 a day max. Am I crazy or would you consider doing the same thing? Have any of you done something similar?

I've thought the same thing if I were ever laid off. Collect UI and play the horses full time and see how it works out.

Post the pic of the incident that resulted in your termination and I'll have Blockatiel review it to make sure it is sfw.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Post the pic of the incident that resulted in your termination and I'll have Blockatiel review it to make sure it is sfw.

Blockatiel is the funniest thing I've seen on this board in months

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I've thought the same thing if I were ever laid off. Collect UI and play the horses full time and see how it works out.

I worked for this company just shy of 3 years. Based on the way things went down, I might have a problem getting UI. I just have a little time to kill before I move. I've already got a job offer from a grocery chain in the south, and trust me their are planty of other (grocers) to work for down their. These chains are all in the south and have no strores here in Ohio.

Look, if I go to the track for 7, 10 days and am getting smacked around I have enough sense to quit. Just with all this time, and the attitude I have, well you know.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I worked for this company just shy of 3 years. Based on the way things went down, I might have a problem getting UI. I just have a little time to kill before I move. I've already got a job offer from a grocery chain in the south, and trust me their are planty of other (grocers) to work for down their. These chains are all in the south and have no strores here in Ohio.

Look, if I go to the track for 7, 10 days and am getting smacked around I have enough sense to quit. Just with all this time, and the attitude I have, well you know.

Without UI I wouldn't do it but good luck to you if you do.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I worked for this company just shy of 3 years. Based on the way things went down, I might have a problem getting UI. I just have a little time to kill before I move. I've already got a job offer from a grocery chain in the south, and trust me their are planty of other (grocers) to work for down their. These chains are all in the south and have no strores here in Ohio.

Look, if I go to the track for 7, 10 days and am getting smacked around I have enough sense to quit. Just with all this time, and the attitude I have, well you know.

not sure why you'd have a problem getting unemployment, unless you were tagging the boss' wife/daughter.. it's pretty much a given.
but i think it's a bad idea to attempt what you're considering.

[geeker2]

This has all the makings of a great reality show- followed by an intervention.

[satan's twin]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

I worked for this company just shy of 3 years. Based on the way things went down, I might have a problem getting UI. I just have a little time to kill before I move. I've already got a job offer from a grocery chain in the south, and trust me their are planty of other (grocers) to work for down their. These chains are all in the south and have no strores here in Ohio.

Look, if I go to the track for 7, 10 days and am getting smacked around I have enough sense to quit. Just with all this time, and the attitude I have, well you know.

You lost your job, you have a couple thousand bucks to your name and you want to take a run as a professional gambler?........ What, you're forced into this drastic step because NASA's dragging their feet on your application to be an astronaut?

Based on your comment that "their are planty of other to work for down their", it would seem that corporate training for a position of this magnitude pretty much ends after mastering that challenging customer service hurdle of "paper or plastic?"

Life is short. Go for the glory, Spartacus. And do keep us posted about life at the campground.

[chucklestheclown]

Originally Posted by satan's twin

You lost your job, you have a couple thousand bucks to your name and you want to take a run as a professional gambler?........ What, you're forced into this drastic step because NASA's dragging their feet on your application to be an astronaut?

Based on your comment that "their are planty of other to work for down their", it would seem that corporate training for a position of this magnitude pretty much ends after mastering that challenging customer service hurdle of "paper or plastic?"

Life is short. Go for the glory, Spartacus. And do keep us posted about life at the campground.

That is cold. I would suggest, though, that you buy as many tomatoes as you can haul and sell them on the road leading into your home-track. You will, in a way, be making money off the ponies, and you also will be gaining valuable life experience.

[hockey2315]

Live poker would be a superior option if you had the requisite skills - much more beatable - very few people are capable of making a profit from horseplaying - basically you have to be a superior handicapper who can find hidden value and a creative bettor who can exploit those valuable opinions in a way that overcomes take-out and the efficiency of the pools. To be honest, if you were capable of doing this at this point, you wouldn't need to ask questions like "what kind of bets should I play?"

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by satan's twin

And do keep us posted about life at the campground.

[RollerDoc]

You really should not consider this. There may be some attractive odds on different horses out there but the bottom line is NONE of those odds are in your favor to be successful in the scenario you described.

Despite a tough economy, and challenging job market, there is still always room for talented employees. It's out there for you, just go find it.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

Well, my life took a turn. I'm not gonna share the details, but I went from being employed to unemployed on Tuesday. And here I was under the false pretense that my job was going great

I've had some success at the windows these past couple of months. I am actually considering a 3 to 4 week try at playing for a profit. A serious 5 day a week job with a plan, a budget. Question is, what should be my bet(s) of choice? I'm thinkin straight win, pick 3's. I'm gonna budget myself to $200 a day max. Am I crazy or would you consider doing the same thing? Have any of you done something similar?

Hell give it a shot.What have you got to lose,2k? Desperate times call for desperate measures.

PS You are crazy and yes I've done something similar.

If you have to do it go with the 3 and out system.Put $500 in your pocket for food and shelter.

Next take your three best shots with $250 wp wagers. If failing to connect three consecutive times start looking at alternative sources of income. Good Luck!!

[Port Conway Lane]

Y'know this reminds me of Geldedman's AKA Stallion's story about how he was looking for a pizza parlor one day and happened upon an otb parlor.

Bet every horse in the field and cashed on a $70 winner.Then learned how to read the racing form and ended up a raging alcoholic living in the woods.

What I never understood is how he was able to post on an internet message board from the woods.

[Payson Dave]

Win Wagers... no more than one or two per day.... no wager days should out weigh multi wager days.... make each of your wagers count

[booner]

I would play VERY conservatively. My one fear is the way the economy is now, it would be hard for me to take job offers seriously.

Where I work, we haven't laid anyone off, but rescinded several job offers that were made in January and February.

Your situation would make me nervous, but I do have a wife and child to think about, too.

If you take that $2k and play, I wish you the best of luck!!!!