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    Im not sure how msny people in here gamble on sports as their main income but I had a interesting question for those who do; For example, if you have family, friends, and most importantly younger people looking up to you for being who you are, what do you tell people when they ask you "what do you do", like for a job? What would be some good answers to defuse the situation. Im currently planning on wagering on football games this year and dont have a main job; Ive had a good job up until this year, just dont know what to tell people and NO, I can not tell my family and inner circle Im gambling.
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    Im not sure how msny people in here gamble on sports as their main income but I had a interesting question for those who do; For example, if you have family, friends, and most importantly younger people looking up to you for being who you are, what do you tell people when they ask you "what do you do", like for a job? What would be some good answers to defuse the situation. Im currently planning on wagering on football games this year and dont have a main job; Ive had a good job up until this year, just dont know what to tell people and NO, I can not tell my family and inner circle Im gambling.
     
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    Secbest... Start taking classes somewhere to better yourself, even if you take on line classes. Apply for government grants, or small loans. Here's why, you don't know if you can win year after year. 

    Tell them this... you are taking classes because it's a tough economy.... Right now I'm trying to find a decent job,, meanwhile I am into "Risk Management"

     

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     "Facilitator of Risk Managers" if you're in a group.

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by VictheSlick:

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    Quote Originally Posted by VictheSlick:

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