tears of joy

Sick, I'm trying my hand @ trading as well. Been talking to a friend from BW 4 years ago who now trades at a prop firm

I wish you luck in your interview, and success in trading. The trader's I've talked to are all really passionate about what they do and approach trading similar to how serious poker players treat poker. I think you'll do well in that kind of environment .

In general, poker players are ahead of the learning curve due to money management skills and the ability to be self-critical/learn from mistakes. Although it's still quite difficult because it's a whole new game.

If you want to talk trading, shoot me a PM or I'll shoot you one with messenger info

gL with life yo~

glglgl



and lol at the last sentence

wait, so all you got was an interview at a firm? I'd rather win the BBJ. I bet the hiring rate of firms is like 5% of the people they interview, maybe smaller. You better do something that makes you stand out, I guess poker is one of those things. GL

On December 03 2011 02:14 DaEm0niCuS wrote: wait, so all you got was an interview at a firm? I'd rather win the BBJ. I bet the hiring rate of firms is like 5% of the people they interview, maybe smaller. You better do something that makes you stand out, I guess poker is one of those things. GL

Not really, most prop firms will let you trade with them and use their leverage as long as you provide your own capital. They make money off commissions (which are MUCH lower than retail commissions) and profit share. It's really up to the candidate to scout for the most reputable prop firms that have the best training programs, payout structures, and an environment where the other traders actually help you succeed. A lot of people fail not because they can't get into a firm, but because they pick a bad firm, think trading is easy and blowup their accounts way to quick, bleed money because aren't managing their risk properly when they're on the learning curve and are -EV.

gl with the interview dude. as far as the emo thoughts go, just try and take an objective look at your life and what you want out of it. i don't know the entirety of your situation but if poker is causing you to form negative life habits just put it aside, it's not that important. you're way too young to be having these hopeless thoughts like "i've been playing poker, and each day i play, the more likely i will play forever. how other job possibilities get smaller. the chance to reconcile with family diminishes." you can't control all of your circumstances but you can control a lot.

GL with the interview, but as Daem0nicus said, don't expect to bink it without trying. I know traders correlate skills sets to succeed in poker a lot with skill sets in trading. Also, and I'm sure you've thought this, but if you're making 50k/yr on 2/5, it's really good for part time... a lot of 2/5 regs in Vegas make more than that, but obv playing full time and not enjoying life. I'm sorry you feel like people judge you so much because you're a poker player, but in my experience, friends usually think it's cool, family is tough, but if they truly love and respect you, they will let you make your own decisions and support you 100% through them. Best of luck!

Also, I'm sure you've thought of it, but why not just save up your money grinding 2/5? You can build up a solid life roll if you invest more time into it. It might be torturous for a few months, but it is nice to live comfortably and have your money working for you. Just something to think about for the future, glglglgl.

looks like poker was def not for you. glad you finally have an out from poker. GL

i used to have a gf, who i paid living expenses for, but a bad break even stretch in july/august and she fucking bails on me

Why pay living expenses for her, huge mistake unless she cares for your kids

Its not about who has the biggest toys, as long as your happy yo. Obv the girl was trash if thats the reason why she left you. You seem like a smart dude, stay optimistic and things should turn around.

+1 LemOn.

When's your interview?

I have a job interview later this month with pretty much a prop firm as well. Been an online pro for nearly 2 years, looking to get out as well.

gl dude

NO U.