I finally decided to quit my job today. It's a very stressful job with long hours and I've honestly wanted to quit for a long time now. I have quite a bit of savings, stocks, and my 401K, so money wise I'm not really worried. I have decided to really dedicate the next 6-8 months doing nothing but playing poker and enjoying life.
This is not my declaration of "going pro" cause I'm far from that and I really have no intention of playing poker as my profession (although it would be sweet
) I plan on going back to school in the fall and finishing my degree. After that, who knows.
It is such a liberating feeling. Its scary not knowing what lies ahead, but thats what makes it so rewarding. Just wanted to share that with everyone. If anyone has done anything like this before, I'm sure you can relate.
See you all at the tables!
-Josh
Good luck man.
Not sure what "quite a bit" equates to, but for your own sake, make sure you've analyzed this through and through. It's easy to be short-sighted when it comes to savings when your short-term desires are being fulfilled.
Obv your 401k should be a moot point here (except for the added capital you won't be adding in while unemployed) as you shouldn't be touching it at this point anyways.
As you also don't want to be set up for 6-8 months off, at a pace that would pretty much tap you out, unless you are comfortable with that AND know you'll be able to get work back at anytime.
That said I can totally respect not wanting to live to work. Life entirely on work's terms isn't living.
Anyways, again best of luck and just wanted to throw a couple food for thoughts out there.
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