Poker to survive?

[chiefs]

Im just curious, if there is anybody living off their poker earnings on here, Im just wondering what a large enough bankroll to live off of is. Im not anywhere even near close, im just curious

[Zab]

I would say noone here is. I would caution anyone to try. You always hear poker players going bust not once, but several times over the course of their career. When poker turns into a grind and a job, it no longer becomes fun.

[mathkid]

I agree with Zab and have read many posts and forums over the years that re-emphasize what he is saying. Many folks say it was not any fun any more and that the grind has become not fun anymore.

[wagon596]

My poker winnings make up a little of my income,,,but by no means could I make a living doing it. I play freerolls and micro SNG's and multi table tournaments. Somewhere in the $1 to $3 dollar range. Something I had to learn is, I can be a fair to good player at those stakes, but I'm not the same player at higher stakes. That old saying, "Playing with scared money" comes into affect. Take care

[Paisleysky]

Zab is spot on in his post. I think the only time the pros are really having fun anymore is when they stick it out in a big tourney.