gena31
Legend
Platinum Level
If you consider working on yourself, overcoming anxiety, becoming more patient, developing logic, deductive thinking and mathematical abilities, then yes, this is work. If we are talking about the main method of making money, then no.
Rost
Legend
Platinum Level
For me, poker is a hobby that allows me to spend my free time in the evenings after work in a fun and interesting way. I don't consider poker as a job, because my attitude to the game would be much different in that case.
istbno
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Poker can be considered a job when it becomes a primary source of income and requires a significant time commitment akin to a full-time occupation. This typically occurs when a player consistently earns enough money from poker to cover living expenses and chooses to dedicate a substantial portion of their time to playing, studying, and improving their game. The transition to poker as a job often involves treating it with the same level of professionalism and discipline as any other career, including managing finances, setting goals, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
GarotoMaroto
Rock Star
Bronze Level
No,i consider myself an pro athlete even not making money yet,i play poker like a hobby now,i have tried to be a pro poker player but i didnt make constant profit so i felt like i was waisting my time,so i decided to take poker like profitable fun,if one day i decide to try harder and go pro i let you know XD
Go for the gold
God bless
Go for the gold
God bless
Veralt
Rock Star
Bronze Level
If it were solely up to me, obviously I would love for it to be my job. But there are several issues. First, I want to clarify that I'm nowhere near being able to consider that yet; I'm just starting to make some progress in freeroll tournaments. But even if I were at a higher level, there would be several concerns that would worry me.
Firstly, unless you have a sponsor, it would be very risky to make a living from this. If I were to consider dedicating myself fully to poker, I would do it as a secondary pursuit. I'd have a job to sustain myself, and whatever surplus I have, I'd invest it in poker.
Secondly, I believe it would be very psychologically challenging to depend on your results, especially when you're not well-off. I would be concerned about never being able to relax.
Firstly, unless you have a sponsor, it would be very risky to make a living from this. If I were to consider dedicating myself fully to poker, I would do it as a secondary pursuit. I'd have a job to sustain myself, and whatever surplus I have, I'd invest it in poker.
Secondly, I believe it would be very psychologically challenging to depend on your results, especially when you're not well-off. I would be concerned about never being able to relax.
