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Title: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: lucky_scrote on July 19, 2008, 10:11:41 AM What do you say when asked your occupation by-
A doctor? A police officer? A friend of a friend? Insurance compay? Fire away... Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: maldini32 on July 19, 2008, 11:15:41 AM Only tricky one for me is the last one, other one's i just tell them poker player.
For insurance company i go with retired. Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Karabiner on July 19, 2008, 11:38:07 AM Retired ;tk;
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: AlexMartin on July 19, 2008, 01:04:01 PM Involved in the risk assessment business.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Chompy on July 19, 2008, 01:06:37 PM Brothel owner (less frowned upon)
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Longy on July 19, 2008, 02:46:26 PM I normally try to avoid the question and then tell them I play poker. I then insta regret it, as I realise im going to be stuck in a crap conversation for the next 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: GlasgowBandit on July 19, 2008, 02:55:13 PM Only tricky one for me is the last one, other one's i just tell them poker player. For insurance company i go with retired. Not a good idea. We had a similar thread to this one before. 2 professional poker players who claimed to be "retired" had their car insurance cancelled, good job they hadn't made a claim or it could have been null and void. Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: ariston on July 19, 2008, 02:57:10 PM I claim retired- I only play poker recreationally as its not classed as a proffesion in this country (ie its not taxable). Any insurance company who tried to void a policy would be on very sticky ground.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: GreekStein on July 19, 2008, 04:21:16 PM Should say your in shipping
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: the mole on July 19, 2008, 04:43:15 PM Pro poker player, why not its a cool title!
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: AlexMartin on July 19, 2008, 05:21:58 PM Should say your in shipping this needs way more love. Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: the sicilian on July 19, 2008, 10:59:14 PM Felt Engineer
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Colchester Kev on July 19, 2008, 11:01:30 PM Chip shop worker
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: the sicilian on July 19, 2008, 11:08:17 PM card rack installer
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Karabiner on July 19, 2008, 11:29:37 PM I always kind of liked "visionary" ;djinn;
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: skalie on July 19, 2008, 11:52:20 PM Short term investment Manager
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: matt674 on July 20, 2008, 12:24:25 AM professional bum
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Claw75 on July 20, 2008, 01:58:01 AM Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Hairydude on July 20, 2008, 01:00:26 PM charity worker/case
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Colchester Kev on July 20, 2008, 01:01:31 PM Pot builder
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: steeveg on July 20, 2008, 01:17:18 PM quality control
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Simon Galloway on July 20, 2008, 01:58:48 PM Builder and a waiter.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Newmanseye on July 20, 2008, 02:06:35 PM FFS he must have a HUGE wanger thats all i'm saying .... Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Claw75 on July 20, 2008, 02:46:47 PM FFS he must have a HUGE wanger thats all i'm saying .... :) Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: the sicilian on July 20, 2008, 06:56:46 PM Philanthropist
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: ericstoner on July 20, 2008, 07:37:27 PM pyramid builder
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Rooky9 on July 20, 2008, 08:21:28 PM Just tell them your an auditor. Its always killed every conversation I've ever mentioned it in.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Snatiramas on July 20, 2008, 08:39:42 PM House husband
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: 77dave on July 20, 2008, 08:46:49 PM Dolphin Trainer
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Newmanseye on July 20, 2008, 08:48:19 PM Unemployed.......
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: AndrewT on July 20, 2008, 08:48:54 PM Knicker inspector.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Pelham Boy on July 20, 2008, 08:50:35 PM Fisherman.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: lucky_scrote on July 20, 2008, 09:35:50 PM these forums are getting too much like 2+2
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: AndrewT on July 20, 2008, 09:50:14 PM [X] these forums are getting too much like 2+2 FYP Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: lucky_scrote on July 20, 2008, 11:10:37 PM [X] these forums are getting too much like 2+2 FYP I was debating the checkbox but it is getting rather old :P Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: KingPoker on July 20, 2008, 11:36:35 PM Import/Export , mainly export
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: the sicilian on July 21, 2008, 10:37:04 AM Career advisor
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: steeveg on July 21, 2008, 11:55:37 AM seriously though, i can only think of the inland revenue being a problem,retired seems fine, why the reluctance to tell a doctor, a police officer,insurance company you play poker for a living,
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: GreekStein on July 21, 2008, 04:52:47 PM Some Insurance companies have been known to be a lot more reluctant to insure your car if you are a poker player. Part of their rationale is that often you may have money in the car if travelling to and from casinos and therefore your car is more likely to be broken into.
Title: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: steeveg on July 21, 2008, 05:14:12 PM Some Insurance companies have been known to be a lot more reluctant to insure your car if you are a poker player. Part of their rationale is that often you may have money in the car if travelling to and from casinos and therefore your car is more likely to be broken into. i see what you mean,i suppose the insurance companies must be able to back it up with stats, i think some poker players have had trouble getting a mortgage as wellTitle: Re: Poker pro's- What do you say? Post by: Longy on July 21, 2008, 05:42:28 PM Some Insurance companies have been known to be a lot more reluctant to insure your car if you are a poker player. Part of their rationale is that often you may have money in the car if travelling to and from casinos and therefore your car is more likely to be broken into. i see what you mean,i suppose the insurance companies must be able to back it up with stats, i think some poker players have had trouble getting a mortgage as wellDifferent things really, with insurance you are paying a premium up front for a service. With mortgage you are effectively taking a loan secured against an asset, which involves paying it back. Companies don't like lending money to people with no guaranteed income, I have had to get my parents to act as a guarantor when i have been renting places. |