Take Option 1 - and then use your current degree to market your gambling system. Sell it, sell it, sell it - and rake in the bucks.

If you're really going to try it, do this: take $15,000 of the $35k you have profited over the last 2 weeks and set it aside for bills. IT IS NOT WAGERING MONEY, strictly for rent/school payments/food/other bullshit. That should be enough for 6-8 months of life with no income.

Take the $20,000 and play like you normally would play. You're going to have some volatile months that can be very depressing, don't get caught up in the emotional roller coaster.

Believe me when I say, it can be done... but it isn't much fun. I played poker for a living in college (before the hold 'em boom, was much easier money than today.)

I have already paid all debt and things of that nature, I only have a car payment, which I am keeping to establish better credit. I am only willing to risk 2k into this system as it is progressive, and if I can't do it at 2k, I won't be able to do it at 10k which is where the progression stops. If I get this job tonight (2nd interview) I am going to take it as long as the money is there, if not, I am quitting in two weeks......

Accounting is solid background but to get ahead you need to sit for CPA exams and get that required experience. I network with a CPA group and it is very worthwhile. They are solid pros and earn very good livings in CPA firm environments (not as big corp staff accountants). Do what makes you happy but at some point you are going to need to make sacrifices in order to do well, be it hard work, more studying, etc.... Frankly, I would not quit a job to gamble full time, especially a job I was not happy with. I would keep hitting on new opportunities until I found something I liked. At that point, if you wanted to do something else, fine. Always better to make a move of any kind from a positive position.

I was going to say that- if you're going to get in to accounting, make sure u become a CPA. . .

Passing the CPA test is no walk in the park which is probably another 6-12 months of study to clear that hurdle.

That should give you enough time to solidify the other options that are more fun and lucrative.

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Scav deserves the gold...

It has nothing to do with how hot I have been. I have had this 'plan' in place for sometime, just never had the freedom to try it. This streak has given me that freedom. I agree with you though, which is why i am only willing to risk 2k in the whole ordeal, because again, this could work starting with $20, just take too long to get to desirable amount, 2k and I am at where i need to be by December.

IF Scav's has more than enough money to not work, then Scav should buy me a horse with his "money" and pay for the board on it.

...CARPE DEUM,DUDE! Go for #1 with a zest!:D

Best of luck Scav. I would say, do whatever feels right for the summer.

I am a CPA and work in Finance/Accounting. Getting an Accounting degree was best decision I ever made professionally. Believe me, I was the definition of "late blooming type" - put very mildly. Do yourself a favor and really study accounting hard if you are serious. That way you will pass CPA no sweat when you're done. Worst possible thing is trying to learn that crap twice. Pass that CPA and you can write your own ticket. There is such a shortage of accountants right now (at least in NY) it is nuts.

Or just keep hitting a pick6 per month....

Two words: Sarbanes Oxley

No kiddin... Firms are snappin up new Accountants like wildfire. Signing bonuses and all.

I also hear Associates are actually treated qute well (flex schedules, time off). When I was there you basically got pissed on and pushed past limit untill you quit or got promoted.

scavs, i voted for you to go back to school. i don't think you can ever have too much knowledge, it certainly won't go to waste. and of course it pays to learn a trade that is in demand, and that certainly is one. and like someone else said, a steady job is good for the benefits....

get your education, and who knows, maybe someday you'll be your own personal accountant rolling in dough!

good luck!!

wake up and smell the roses..you had a nice hit but to lose your job is retarded..you will need the money and the healthcare..if not next week..soon..if your system has any merit you will do fine in the long run ..and that is what its about the long run..your lack of discipline ie playing the mtn am los al..will surley kill your your chances..so be smart...keep your day job and your sanity..anything else is a vacation with no gig to come back too...imo

take the summer off and work for Byk.

i guess your drinking for free at toga kev..........lol.now its time to play some golf:D

betting the mountain and los al leads to...

If you don't get the job you want with good bennies, quit and finish school. Other than that, keep doing what your doing! Not many can say they made 35K playing the ponies for a week!