After a lengthy absence, I've been playing online consistently for a couple of weeks now. I'm enjoying the game again.

I've been playing mostly 2NL cash games just to get the feel of it again, and some micro sng's. It was my plan to ultimately choose one or the other to focus on going forward, and I've made my decision. Cash games.

SNG's are starting to bore me a little, and I'm being reminded how the swings can be pretty nutty. So going forward, I'd like to focus on cash games. 6-max, 2 tables at a time. No fast fold.

Unless somebody can make a compelling argument as to why I should take a different approach, I'm thinking that I won't focus on moving up in stakes for a while. I'd like to stick with a particular level for a defined period of time, and just focus on improving my game. As an example, I could commit to playing 2NL exclusively for 3 months. At the end of that period, I could take stock of where I am and where I want to go.

This brings me to my main question. I have about $30 in my account. I haven't made a deposit in ages, as I really haven't been playing. 2-tabling 2NL, I'm probably rolled enough to get started. But is there an advantage for me if I made a deposit and started with 5NL or 10NL instead?

I could certainly afford the deposit. But I don't want to unless there is a benefit in doing so. Would playing 10NL for 3 months somehow be better than 2NL for 3 months, in terms of studying the game and putting in the effort to be a better player?

I'm not comfortable at 25NL or above yet, just to be clear on that point. My debate is really just between 2NL, 5NL, or 10NL.

Any input is appreciated. I'm soon to be looking for a study method to commit to as well. But that will be a different post.