What should Scav do?

[ddthetide]

how long do you have at current job?
my first thought would be 1 and 3. guess i'm a bad one at this game, i have a decent boss and 20 years in.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

how long do you have at current job?
my first thought would be 1 and 3. guess i'm a bad one at this game, i have a decent boss and 20 years in.

I just hate what I do, it is garbage, cubicle type stuff. Boss is alright just has zero personality and quite honestly this 6 day win streak of serious cash has done me no favors in the motivational department. Been here for 6 months now I think....

I have an interview tonight with a job that I want, if I get it I am obviously going to take it, but if I don't, probably just gonna try my system and let it play out and finish school, just thought the thread would be fun....

[Seattleallstar]

out of curiosity how much have you taken in? the only great thing about having a steady job is the health insurance.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

out of curiosity how much have you taken in? the only great thing about having a steady job is the health insurance.

25k on the P6 and then another 10k from Thursday until last night so 35k....

[docicu3]

Option 1 is a no brainer here....

Education is like money in the bank it gives back to you over time and any successful gambler new system or not should profit from accounting knowledge.

I spend a fair amount of time here and in the game but my career came after many years acquiring education. How many folks spend a quarter million and 10 years after college for the privledge of having a chance to "practice" anything....

For some reason people think you must be smart if you have credentials and degrees which no matter what you do. This is a great thing to have "the benefit of the doubt" that you are worth investing in.

If I sound like a Dad it's because I am......

At 18 I walked into my guidance counselor's office in high school to hear so Mr Mag "what nice trade school are you going to".....which is what they say to you when your a 3 sport varsity athlete with 1200 SAT's and a 2.05 GPA.

I looked him straight in the eye and said "Mr Kaminski I am going to college" He retorted well send me a Xmas card if you ever graduate.
The first of now 20 was sent when I graduated from medical school......

Scav's your a late bloomer like myself but hardly a lost cause. Finish school try the system and when you get the CPA conquered send me an email and let me know what island your gonna buy and where!!!

DD

[philcski]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Option 1 is a no brainer here....

Education is like money in the bank it gives back to you over time and any successful gambler new system or not should profit from accounting knowledge.

I spend a fair amount of time here and in the game but my career came after many years acquiring education. How many folks spend a quarter million and 10 years after college for the privledge of having a chance to "practice" anything....

For some reason people think you must be smart if you have credentials and degrees which no matter what you do. This is a great thing to have "the benefit of the doubt" that you are worth investing in.

If I sound like a Dad it's because I am......

At 18 I walked into my guidance counselor's office in high school to hear so Mr Mag "what nice trade school are you going to".....which is what they say to you when your a 3 sport varsity athlete with 1200 SAT's and a 2.05 GPA.

I looked him straight in the eye and said "Mr Kaminski I am going to college" He retorted well send me a Xmas card if you ever graduate.
The first of now 20 was sent when I graduated from medical school......

Scav's your a late bloomer like myself but hardly a lost cause. Finish school try the system and when you get the CPA conquered send me an email and let me know what island your gonna buy and where!!!

DD

Dr D's a smart guy and I agree with him 100%... option 1 is a no brainer. Take the year, finish your degree, take a shot at playing 'professionally' with the cash you have in hand and if it doesn't work out, you've got an excellent degree to hit the grind with.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by philcski

Dr D's a smart guy and I agree with him 100%... option 1 is a no brainer. Take the year, finish your degree, take a shot at playing 'professionally' with the cash you have in hand and if it doesn't work out, you've got an excellent degree to hit the grind with.

I should note that I already have a marketing degree, but it has got me no where, which is why I am back at school getting an accounting degree, a degree that will get me a decent job/pay.

I agree. I think I am going to try it. **** this place

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Scav

I should note that I already have a marketing degree, but it has got me no where, which is why I am back at school getting an accounting degree, a degree that will get me a decent job/pay.

I agree. I think I am going to try it. **** this place

If you're really going to try it, do this: take $15,000 of the $35k you have profited over the last 2 weeks and set it aside for bills. IT IS NOT WAGERING MONEY, strictly for rent/school payments/food/other bullshit. That should be enough for 6-8 months of life with no income.

Take the $20,000 and play like you normally would play. You're going to have some volatile months that can be very depressing, don't get caught up in the emotional roller coaster.

Believe me when I say, it can be done... but it isn't much fun. I played poker for a living in college (before the hold 'em boom, was much easier money than today.)

[Scav]

Originally Posted by philcski

If you're really going to try it, do this: take $15,000 of the $35k you have profited over the last 2 weeks and set it aside for bills. IT IS NOT WAGERING MONEY, strictly for rent/school payments/food/other bullshit. That should be enough for 6-8 months of life with no income.

Take the $20,000 and play like you normally would play. You're going to have some volatile months that can be very depressing, don't get caught up in the emotional roller coaster.

Believe me when I say, it can be done... but it isn't much fun. I played poker for a living in college (before the hold 'em boom, was much easier money than today.)

I have already paid all debt and things of that nature, I only have a car payment, which I am keeping to establish better credit. I am only willing to risk 2k into this system as it is progressive, and if I can't do it at 2k, I won't be able to do it at 10k which is where the progression stops. If I get this job tonight (2nd interview) I am going to take it as long as the money is there, if not, I am quitting in two weeks......

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

finish your education but most of all do what makes ya happy scav

[SentToStud]

Accounting is solid background but to get ahead you need to sit for CPA exams and get that required experience. I network with a CPA group and it is very worthwhile. They are solid pros and earn very good livings in CPA firm environments (not as big corp staff accountants). Do what makes you happy but at some point you are going to need to make sacrifices in order to do well, be it hard work, more studying, etc.... Frankly, I would not quit a job to gamble full time, especially a job I was not happy with. I would keep hitting on new opportunities until I found something I liked. At that point, if you wanted to do something else, fine. Always better to make a move of any kind from a positive position.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

Accounting is solid background but to get ahead you need to sit for CPA exams and get that required experience. I network with a CPA group and it is very worthwhile. They are solid pros and earn very good livings in CPA firm environments (not as big corp staff accountants). Do what makes you happy but at some point you are going to need to make sacrifices in order to do well, be it hard work, more studying, etc.... Frankly, I would not quit a job to gamble full time, especially a job I was not happy with. I would keep hitting on new opportunities until I found something I liked. At that point, if you wanted to do something else, fine. Always better to make a move of any kind from a positive position.

I was going to say that- if you're going to get in to accounting, make sure u become a CPA. . .

[AeWingnut]

My uncle managed to live off playing the horses for a little more than a year. Then as all gambling stories - it ends in tragedy
he put every penny on a horse - horse wins
then the INQUIRY lights up

back to work

[skippy3481]

Gales i think that is great advice. Although roth dollars are taxed going in not coming out as opposed to the traditional 401k where it is opposite. Scavs, my best advice, do what makes you happy. Personally if i was in your position, I would take a stab at it. 50 Years from now would you rather look back and say well i tried and this is the outcome or say "i wonder if...." I would def not tell your boss to gfy. Take a little time off, study more and throw some time into the races.

[phystech]

Take Option 1 - and then use your current degree to market your gambling system. Sell it, sell it, sell it - and rake in the bucks.

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by Scav

I just hate what I do, it is garbage, cubicle type stuff. Boss is alright just has zero personality and quite honestly this 6 day win streak of serious cash has done me no favors in the motivational department. Been here for 6 months now I think....

I have an interview tonight with a job that I want, if I get it I am obviously going to take it, but if I don't, probably just gonna try my system and let it play out and finish school, just thought the thread would be fun....

If you don't get the job you want with good bennies, quit and finish school. Other than that, keep doing what your doing! Not many can say they made 35K playing the ponies for a week!