Reddit User Considers Quitting $100k Job for Poker Career in Vegas

A Reddit user is considering a significant life change by quitting a job that pays $100k annually to pursue a career as a professional poker player in Vegas. The user has been in their current position for over six years and has saved $200k, with $50k allocated for living expenses and $50k for a poker bankroll.

The user's wife supports the decision and plans to pursue a new career part-time. The couple lives in a expensive area of California and hopes to save $12k annually by moving to Vegas. The user has previous poker experience, including playing $1/$3 and $5/$5 limits and winning $20-30k offline. The plan is to move to Vegas and play $2/$5 limits, aiming for an annual income of around $60k.

The post on Reddit received over 400 comments, with many users advising on the risks and benefits of the move. Some users suggested investing in training and software to improve poker skills, while others cautioned about the potential challenges of balancing poker with family life.