Laid Off = More Poker (+EV?)

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08-31-2006, 01:30 PM
cobere

Laid Off = More Poker (+EV?)

Well, I got the news this morning. I was not offered a position with the company that's buying us ---- exactly what I wanted to happen. Sweet.

Oddly enough, I'm expected to work for the next two weeks until the closing date on the sale, so my last day will be Sept 14. I've got about 8-9 months of expenses banked away, and will be getting 8 weeks pay as severance, plus unemployment. So, I'm in pretty good shape financially.

My brother (roomie) got laid off too, so its really up in the air about what we're going to do. Could stay here in chicagoland, move back home to Kentucky, move out west, who knows. I've got plenty of time to decide.

Looking forward to just laying back for a few weeks and seeing how my game goes. I've got no delusions about going pro at this point, but it sure would be nice to build my roll up to the point where I could see some supplemental income. We'll see how that goes.

Quote of the day:

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
08-31-2006, 01:36 PM
gabe

didnt you make a thread a while back where we chose what you were going to do? im pretty sure you have to do one of the things picked for you.
08-31-2006, 01:48 PM
a500lbgorilla

demolitions expert
08-31-2006, 01:57 PM
gabe

that drives a jeep and is a swinger!!
08-31-2006, 03:53 PM
jukejointroach

so yeah, you and you're bro should just make your own little A-team.
08-31-2006, 05:39 PM
bigred

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabe

that drives a jeep and is a swinger!!

So you want him to be more like me?
08-31-2006, 06:04 PM
chardrian

Awww man - I thought this was gonna be a great thread about getting laid.

I guess we can only count on Rondavu for that.
08-31-2006, 06:15 PM
Galapogos

Quote:

Originally Posted by chardrian

Awww man - I thought this was gonna be a great thread about getting laid.

I guess we can only count on Rondavu for that.

Or Lukie! <pause> -- entire FTR community explodes into laughter

I don't know why my last few posts have made fun of Lukie. Maybe it's because he's here less to defend himself. I feel guilt, yet I have no urge to stop.
08-31-2006, 06:57 PM
cobere

Is it wrong to participate in the hijacking of my own thread?

L is for ..... Lukie!!!

http://imageigloo.com/thumbs/2022Lisfor.jpg
08-31-2006, 08:08 PM
bigred

Guys, Lukie is cool in his own way. Like while we're all considered cool on a social level, Lukie is well...doing good and stuff...in his own way.
08-31-2006, 08:56 PM
Galapogos

Yeah Bigred's right. Way to go Lukie! We all think you're swell!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...s/SO-BBcol.jpg

(I just really wanted a reason to use this picture!)
08-31-2006, 11:52 PM
cobere

Did I mention I got laid off?

First time ever that I'll be collecting unemployment. What a concept. I can even apply online, and they have direct deposit, so I don't have to drag my ass downtown.
06-02-2009, 03:43 AM
WhooFleuryScores

Quote:

Did I mention I got laid off?

First time ever that I'll be collecting unemployment. What a concept. I can even apply online, and they have direct deposit, so I don't have to drag my ass downtown

Yeah I got laid off about a month ago too (first time posting back since I retired from poker) and I'm collecting unenjoyment as well. I do miss the online poker stuff, hopefully if things come back to the US again the door could be open for me to play periodically (besides building my side online business).
06-02-2009, 09:04 AM
bode

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhooFleuryScores

Quote:

Did I mention I got laid off?

First time ever that I'll be collecting unemployment. What a concept. I can even apply online, and they have direct deposit, so I don't have to drag my ass downtown

Yeah I got laid off about a month ago too (first time posting back since I retired from poker) and I'm collecting unenjoyment as well. I do miss the online poker stuff, hopefully if things come back to the US again the door could be open for me to play periodically (besides building my side online business).

you do realize its perfectly legal to play online poker in the US, right?

also, lol at bumping a 3 year old thread.
06-03-2009, 04:09 PM
yourfather

I haven't worked in 7 months and I recommend it.
06-03-2009, 06:55 PM
Chelle

It's only +ev if you don't suck ass.
06-03-2009, 07:08 PM
a500lbgorilla

if you suck the right asses, it could be way +ev.
06-03-2009, 10:35 PM
bigspenda73

I'm at 14 months of "unemployment", I better start playing poker again.
06-04-2009, 02:00 AM
flomo

you kids talkin of months

be a man, get fucking drinking
06-07-2009, 12:10 AM
JoeShowdown

Being unemployed is nice for poker because you can play in tournaments all day long. Working gets in the way of that. There is no worry of playing late into the night because of an early workday or starting a tourney and doing well only having to sitout to get to work in time :cool:
06-08-2009, 02:41 AM
Vex444

I was laid off about 3 months ago and havent been able to find work either. Such a drag looking for a job. And you dont even hear back from most places
06-08-2009, 10:43 AM
BennyLaRue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vex444

I was laid off about 3 months ago and havent been able to find work either. Such a drag looking for a job. And you dont even hear back from most places

Nobody wants a vex on their workplace.
06-13-2009, 04:30 PM
Vex444

Eveyplace needs a Vex. Who else will everyone have to gossip about.
06-13-2009, 04:40 PM
a500lbgorilla

interesting people?

o snap