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 Originally Posted by Sykedupp
Alot depends on what you want poker to achieve for you. I have a part-time job, and my wife makes enough at hers that I can be a stay at home dad/poker player and even when I make <zero dollars in a month, we still pay the bills. My poker income goes towards savings for a house and entertainment.
If you're playing for a sole living, its VERY difficult to play MTTs with a family, and you probably need in excess of 1 year's living expenses in your savings account to even attempt it. As a single guy, you can "live on the edge" with just a few months savings, knowing that you have other options if MTTs dont work.
Ive done it as a single male living in a rural part of Missouri (USA) , and it all depends on your lifestyle and how much you need to live comfortable . I operate with about 4 months of expenses covered , then the rest goes towards building my roll taking shots . I adjust as the swings go up and down , overall it can be stressfull at times but I think most peoples jobs are stressfull just for different reasons.
It can be tough at times but "have grind on the mind" and overall I have enjoyed the last 3 years of my life a lot more than the previous 5 where i worked for other people everyday !
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