Summary
After a 20-year poker career has become unsustainable due to stiff online competition and personal constraints, I need advice on alternative career paths and stable income options as a nearly 50-year-old parent.
Hey BookwormReader31, I totally get where you’re coming from and I’m really sorry you’re having to make such a big transition after 20 years in the poker world. It sounds like you’ve got a treasure trove of skills from your years at the tables—calculation, reading people, risk management—that can totally translate into other fields. I was in a similar boat a while back when things didn’t pan out as expected in my industry, and shifting to a new career was daunting at first. What helped me was just taking small steps: exploring areas that sparked interest (I began dabbling in consulting and even considered teaching others the ins and outs of my trade) and even reaching out to people in those fields for a chat about their day-to-day experiences. I really believe there’s something out there that aligns with your strengths and passion, even if it doesn’t feel obvious right away. Sometimes it’s about rebranding what you’ve been an expert at into a new role. I wish you all the best on this new journey and don’t be a stranger if you ever want to bounce ideas around—feel free to reach out anytime!