Dealing with Negative Stereotypes associated with being a professional poker player

[Zybomb]

Discuss

[JDMcNugent7]

dont tell ppl till u really know them.
prob best decision i couldve done - also never say how much $.
my gf still has pretty much no clue she just knows i dont need a job.

[Wes]

Once you figure it out, tell me.

[Invigilator]

As a teacher, I know there are always people who crap all over a certain profession. Pro-Poker players are bound to get this more than pretty much any other legitimate job. (read that carefully, I am NOT saying it isn't a legitimate job).

The problem is, that is not likely to ever change. Surrounding yourself with those who are supportive of your life is always a good idea. Others, kick to the curb. When you invariably are put off by people who look at you side-ways, return to the good people.

[Fildy]

"but how much did you lose?"

[Talking Poker]

Exactly.

Seriously, it's just easier to lie. Depends on who the person is, of course, but if it's like your parents friends or something, just come up with a cover story and stick to it. You're a manager at an Italian Restaurant. Piece of cake.

[Talking Poker]

If you'd play online more, you could get away with telling people you "work on the internet" without even lying.

I dunno. It's definitely weird. Most people just don't understand, since they think poker = gambling = you can't make money = you are a degenerate loser.

Then there are the people who think it's cool and say stuff like, "Oh cool. My uncle is a professional craps player" or some shit like that.

*sigh*

"He won $40,000 playing slots once." Ugh, just shoot me now.

[Robbie Robb]

FYP

[PShabi]

Fuck 'em????

[Zybomb]

Easier for someone your age (in college) harder for someone like me who when meeting new ppl one of the first questions is what do u do??