I should quite my job, I make more $$ betting sports then I do working lol

[payingthejuice]

Seriously considering it. I make a very decent upper 5 figures a year working my normal job.

Yet I have made more $$ from betting sports then I do working. Seriously considering it. I figured if I did quit I would get "Brandon Lang Disease" and wouldnt be able to pick a winner to save my life, thats the only thing holding me back.

[Domestic]

Never quit in my opinion. Surely it is always good to have a job going becaue you never know what kind of expense can be thrown at you out of left field. Is it possible for you to work less days a week or something as a compromise lol?

[payingthejuice]

Never quit in my opinion. Surely it is always good to have a job going becaue you never know what kind of expense can be thrown at you out of left field. Is it possible for you to work less days a week or something as a compromise lol?

I am the director of security for a large real estate firm out in Vegas that owns 23 different properties including a resort , 2 small casinos, a hotel, and apartment complexes. Im salary and put in 60hrs a week give or take a week. Only way to cut back would be to demote myself.

[jjgold]

Once you quit your real job things will go down hill because you will be under pressure betting and you will lose everything.

Right now there is no pressure on you betting becayse you have other income coming in.

[jcygts6]

i agree... dont quit your job. Maybe cut down on your working hours

[lakerboy]

quit- gambling is easy

[topgame85]

Could be the best or worst decision you ever make whatever you decide good luck

[rm18]

quit if you win that much money working 60 hours your gambling profits should go way up

[mathdotcom]

Quite your job, file a lawsuite, and go to court in a tracksuite

[Hotdiggity11]

You need about 250k+ and very strong bankroll management skills to be a professional sports bettor.

[yisman]

That would be quite silly.

[lakerboy]

You need about 250k+ and very strong bankroll management skills to be a professional sports bettor.

[Masu485]

60 hrs a week is ridiculous. i dont care how much u are getting paid. even 40 hrs/wk makes u a slave to ur job. definitely quit.

[Hotdiggity11]

If you are saying he needs more, I could definitely agree.

[Sam Odom]

Always have a 'real' job. (assuming you're a young guy)

Find a less demanding job (40hrs) with Ins then gamble your ass off

[Madukwe]

don't quit, big runs are great but they never last

keep the job, sometimes the best trades are the ones you never make lol

[hanco21]

Once you quit your real job things will go down hill because you will be under pressure betting and you will lose everything.

Right now there is no pressure on you betting becayse you have other income coming in.

well said JJ

[Parligod]

If your making decent upper 5 figures a year x 2 (incl. the sports betting) then your prob. pulling about 160kish? Seems like a fair guess. If this is the case, stick with your current situation and bank 60k/year for 4 years or so. Then drop your work hours down if possible (even by demoting yourself) and enjoy life a bit more. That can mean more time for sports betting and still have a reasonable salary coming in.

I agree though don't quit your job. Hard to get a job in this economy, plus if you quit and try to pick up a job later its hard to explain to employers "yeah I quit last time because I wanted to gamble on sports, but I'm back now and I'm serious about growing in your company" or something like that.

[yisman]

60 hrs a week is ridiculous. i dont care how much u are getting paid. even 40 hrs/wk makes u a slave to ur job. definitely quit.

I'd gladly work 70 hours a week for a few years if I was getting paid enough. That would enable me to retire sooner.

[MagicBeerBelly]

If your making decent upper 5 figures a year x 2 (incl. the sports betting) then your prob. pulling about 160kish? Seems like a fair guess. If this is the case, stick with your current situation and bank 60k/year for 4 years or so. Then drop your work hours down if possible (even by demoting yourself) and enjoy life a bit more. That can mean more time for sports betting and still have a reasonable salary coming in.

I agree though don't quit your job. Hard to get a job in this economy, plus if you quit and try to pick up a job later its hard to explain to employers "yeah I quit last time because I wanted to gamble on sports, but I'm back now and I'm serious about growing in your company" or something like that.

[Intuitive_Edge]

If you like what you do.. dont leave. If you hate it, its worth a try to get away. It would suck to build a lotta time and get high up on that ladder and have to settle for less if this didnt work out though

[Sledge187]

I work at a cheese sandwich factory.

[mmike032]

I predict after starting this thread you will go 46-54 in your next 100 wagers.
or is this just a ploy to turn tout, werent you tooting your own horn in the service plays forum the other day...

[konck]

Yes take your last check and go buy 365 cans of chili quit your job and just gamble. you wont go hungry.

[BestPlay2day]

Just keep doing what you're doing. If you have a family, definately keep your job as you need insurance and a steady paycheck. Hard to budget with the rollercoaster ride gambling provides.

[magynuck]

if you are serious

1. make sure you have documented winnings for 2 years

2. have cash on hand equal to 1 year salary

if you meet conditions 1 and 2

3. look for an alternative to quitting...1 year unpaid leave of absence or educational leave

4. dont kid yourself it can be very stressful....a 5k losing day can affect you negatively....realistically how mentally tough are you...to alleviate this somewhat i pay myself a weekly salary


to echo previous posts the 1st thing you do isnt leave your job...it is the LAST thing

[Smoke]

Never ever quit your job man.. Trust me, your one losing streak away from losing everything.. Awhile back, i was making big money, pulling in all kinds of loot from sportsbetting.. At one point i had won 16 games in a row and felt like Mr big shot because i was.. I had rolls of 100 dollar bills, big fat pockets.. so i deceided to quit my good paying job cause i was sick of it and making money off sports.. Then came the losing, it didn't matter what team i bet on, i kept losing and losing, i was on the right side of the game too, but it was either a bullshit call made by an umpire or referee or 1 bad score or 1 bad mistake, then boom i lost everything and then some.. I had to quit gambling and it took me a year or so to recover but i still have a ways to go.. I ended up coming back to gambling and i have been winning lately but when i see a losing streak coming i know to stop and cash out your money and quit gambling for a few months.. I hope this is helpful to you or anyone else in your position.. Good luck to you in the future

[investor]

I am the director of security for a large real estate firm out in Vegas that owns 23 different properties including a resort , 2 small casinos, a hotel, and apartment complexes. Im salary and put in 60hrs a week give or take a week. Only way to cut back would be to demote myself.

Well you don't have to worry too hard since Vegas went to shits.... Good luck on the rebound.

[sickler]

[dmtrader]

Instead of "Quiteing" your job, why not try quitting instead?

[jpete1966]

This isn't serious, is it? If you're telling everyone here that you consistantly make an average of $60 to $80k a year gambling I'm going to have to call bs. Your bankroll would have to be substantial and if it was there are plenty of safer ways to invest it for a decent return. Not to mention he fact that you would have to avoid going on tilt after losing 10-15k on a weekend.

[pavyracer]

Don't quit your job for gambling.

[MrMonkey]

Once you quit your real job things will go down hill because you will be under pressure betting and you will lose everything.

Right now there is no pressure on you betting becayse you have other income coming in.

JJ you do make solid sense more often than people give you credit for! I have a decent job and would have to go on medication just to get through a day of wagering if no real job! Plus I losing every week in NFL! Remember Pavy you once wrote it's alot different betting $1000 a game than 10 bucks! Continued success Payingthejuice!

[rm18]

Unless you are winning off of props with below $1000 limit it is the same, that is just superstition

[username474]

60 hrs a week is ridiculous. i dont care how much u are getting paid. even 40 hrs/wk makes u a slave to ur job. definitely quit.

If you don't put 60 hours a week into handicapping/watching sports your not going to beat shit.