What is your occupation?
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63 members have voted
December 11th, 2013 at 8:24:42 PM
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What is your occupation?
I know that we have at least 1 doctor and 1 lawyer here. A bunch of mathematicians and computer guys as well. Some professional gamblers too.
I know that we have at least 1 doctor and 1 lawyer here. A bunch of mathematicians and computer guys as well. Some professional gamblers too.
Fighting BS one post at a time!
December 11th, 2013 at 8:27:06 PM
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Curmudgeon. Still practicing without a license.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 11th, 2013 at 8:29:49 PM
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Hotel manager.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 11th, 2013 at 9:17:11 PM
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Well Services... Coil Tubing to be exact .... unless I am lent out to the Industrial guys like this past month doing pipe line testing across Canada
If your furnace is keeping you warm during this cold spell thank a oil patch worker for freezing his *ss off to get that stuff out of the ground for your comfort
If your furnace is keeping you warm during this cold spell thank a oil patch worker for freezing his *ss off to get that stuff out of the ground for your comfort
December 11th, 2013 at 9:18:18 PM
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Unemployed.
December 11th, 2013 at 9:20:03 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffUnemployed.
Government consultant.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
December 11th, 2013 at 9:27:21 PM
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Quote: coilman
If your furnace is keeping you warm during this cold spell thank a oil patch worker for freezing his *ss off to get that stuff out of the ground for your comfort
I have a relative who works in the N Dakota oil
fields. He says he does freeze his ass off, but
what they deposit in his bank account every 2
weeks warms his heart.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 11th, 2013 at 10:59:10 PM
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Twice retired. Retired Army and retired DoD federal employee. Currently trying to sharpen my blackjack skills in hopes of becoming a professional gambler one day.
December 11th, 2013 at 11:21:29 PM
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craps dealer
get second you pig
December 11th, 2013 at 11:52:31 PM
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I fit entrepreneur. A fancy word for if I don't make deals I don't eat.
December 11th, 2013 at 11:58:51 PM
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My nephew moved from a big city in Washington when he was 13 to North Dakota now he dose the same exact thing, he is 22 and makes 130k a year. One problem, ND kids have nothing to do, but drink like fish and get into a lot of trouble Him or his friends are always in jail for something dumb. I think he has totaled 4 cars already. They came to Vegas last NYE to party I kept up, but wished I didn't. They dropped 15k each in 3 days only 25% was from gambling.Quote: EvenBobI have a relative who works in the N Dakota oil
fields. He says he does freeze his ass off, but
what they deposit in his bank account every 2
weeks warms his heart.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 12th, 2013 at 12:24:20 AM
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Proud to be an AP. I need a button.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
December 12th, 2013 at 1:08:51 AM
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All I've ever done - a game called blackjack. Semi retired now and becoming more retired every day.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 12th, 2013 at 3:24:46 AM
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Driver. I deliver food.
Buffering...
December 12th, 2013 at 3:37:51 AM
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Retired, but too young to collect SS or any of that, so I design and make custom saddles mainly and other leather goods.
December 12th, 2013 at 4:29:29 AM
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International Corporate Travel Agent
I deal with road warriors all day.
I deal with road warriors all day.
When somebody doesn't believe me, I could care less. Some get totally bent out of shape when not believed. Weird. I believe very little on all forums
December 12th, 2013 at 5:05:06 AM
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I'm a professional Football Player.
Oh and, I am probably not what you believe a Football player is, There's Balls involved, but what i do doesn't have to do with defense, kicking ,catching, throwing or possible scoring
Oh and, I am probably not what you believe a Football player is, There's Balls involved, but what i do doesn't have to do with defense, kicking ,catching, throwing or possible scoring
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 12th, 2013 at 5:08:26 AM
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Finance manager at a used car dealership.
A falling knife has no handle.
December 12th, 2013 at 5:18:03 AM
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Quote: MoscaFinance manager at a used car dealership.
I'll take the extended warranty, glass etching, Lojak, Scotch Guard, paint protection and rust proofing. Now you can take the rest of the week off. :-)
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 12th, 2013 at 5:23:35 AM
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Collector of recordings of all cell phone conversations at the NSA.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
December 12th, 2013 at 5:44:57 AM
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Gambler (I prefer the title 'Gambler' instead of the common title 'Advantage Player')
Investor. Stock market, and other.
Investor. Stock market, and other.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.
December 12th, 2013 at 6:11:01 AM
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Quote: 1BBI'll take the extended warranty, glass etching, Lojak, Scotch Guard, paint protection and rust proofing. Now you can take the rest of the week off. :-)
When I learned this job I was stunned. All I have to do is sit in a chair and say words, and every two weeks I get the money. It's the closest thing to "mattress tester" I could get.
A falling knife has no handle.
December 12th, 2013 at 6:14:26 AM
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Lawyer. My colleagues are choosing not to vote. Let's go, Mr. V, Teddys, et al!
December 12th, 2013 at 7:09:16 AM
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Attorney.
Although I sometimes work as a target for EvenBob.
Although I sometimes work as a target for EvenBob.
December 12th, 2013 at 7:23:07 AM
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One guess:
"What, me worry?"
December 12th, 2013 at 7:23:30 AM
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Director of Surveillance. It isn't quite as glamorous as you may think :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
December 12th, 2013 at 7:28:38 AM
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Auto Advocate.(Not a broker) I find, negotiate and have the automobile and paperwork delivered to clients business or home. Take away all the stress, time and effort for the client. I do this all over the Country. The more money I save the client the more money we make. For the client it is easy and painless for me not so much!
December 12th, 2013 at 7:55:49 AM
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Retired engineer. The poll doesn't seem to let me vote in both those categories, so I did neither.
December 12th, 2013 at 7:58:12 AM
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I remember when It was professional gambler. If you seen a smart player in the casino who you didn't know, we would just call him a PRO. If they played only match plays or bonus games, you would refer to them as hustler's. Casinos called professional VP or slot players: team players, whether you were alone or not. Team Player was a Bad word.Quote: KeyserSozeGambler (I prefer the title 'Gambler' instead of the common title 'Advantage Player')
Investor. Stock market, and other.
I wonder who coined the term Advantage player. I guess Advantage player was used mainly for people who had both a different profession, but also took advantage of +EV situations.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 12th, 2013 at 7:58:20 AM
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Quote: mdsAuto Advocate.(Not a broker) I find, negotiate and have the automobile and paperwork delivered to clients business or home. Take away all the stress, time and effort for the client. I do this all over the Country. The more money I save the client the more money we make. For the client it is easy and painless for me not so much!
Interesting. I'd like to know more about this. You have a website?
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.
December 12th, 2013 at 8:07:07 AM
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Quote: mdsAuto Advocate.(Not a broker) I find, negotiate and have the automobile and paperwork delivered to clients business or home. Take away all the stress, time and effort for the client. I do this all over the Country. The more money I save the client the more money we make. For the client it is easy and painless for me not so much!
Auto Advocate? i.e Middle man? :)
December 12th, 2013 at 8:15:01 AM
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3D Graphics. I do construction simulations/ animations for a large contractor.
December 12th, 2013 at 8:26:27 AM
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Quote: MrVOne guess:
that guy looks kind of shifty,and creepy
I am sorry but pedaphile is not a profession.
December 12th, 2013 at 8:27:07 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI wonder who coined the term Advantage player.
Probably someone selling a gambling product. Sounds like something you put in your ad promos to sell your gimmick (er, product)
Sanitized for Your Protection
December 12th, 2013 at 8:30:28 AM
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Patent examiner. Sorry, not in games, I work in TC 3700, mechanical engineering.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
December 12th, 2013 at 8:35:25 AM
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Petroleum Engineer
December 12th, 2013 at 8:49:57 AM
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Casino dealer, graveyard shift, Columbus, OH. Craps, blackjack, roulette, and carnival games. Proud union member.
Also a part-time law student graduation in May 2015 if I don't hang myself first from stress.
Also a part-time law student graduation in May 2015 if I don't hang myself first from stress.
December 12th, 2013 at 9:04:02 AM
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Sure. 5 years ago after 17 years of working at a high volume highline dealership and 7000 clients later I opened this business. Best move I ever made. As a fleet Mgr./Corp sales Mgr. and having full autonomy I basically ran my own business within a business. Always, always making the process for the client easy and painless. All of that plus giving them the best deal in the country has allowed me to keep them coming back!
December 12th, 2013 at 9:05:02 AM
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Mathematician.
I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, though. I spent 5 years working in semiconductor manufacturing, then my most recent 12 years in the casino business.
I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, though. I spent 5 years working in semiconductor manufacturing, then my most recent 12 years in the casino business.
I heart Crystal Math.
December 12th, 2013 at 9:16:51 AM
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Grain Farmer ( Corn, Soybeans, Wheat )
December 12th, 2013 at 9:25:07 AM
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I've done a little bit of everything in the Gaming field in the last 20 years. Prior to that I wrote medical imaging software.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 12th, 2013 at 9:25:18 AM
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Private Detective. Currently investigating Aceofspades for EvenBob and also free lancing for the Feds , helping to build an airtight case
against Treetop. No way he will be able to hide behind his constitutional rights next time.
against Treetop. No way he will be able to hide behind his constitutional rights next time.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
December 12th, 2013 at 9:31:38 AM
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Quote: mdsSure. 5 years ago after 17 years of working at a high volume highline dealership and 7000 clients later I opened this business. Best move I ever made. As a fleet Mgr./Corp sales Mgr. and having full autonomy I basically ran my own business within a business. Always, always making the process for the client easy and painless. All of that plus giving them the best deal in the country has allowed me to keep them coming back!
Someone has to recognize just how much better (organized, motivated, etc) than even a great car salesman you have to be in order to pull this off. I'm going to be that guy. Your clients and your income are your satisfaction, I know. Regardless, way to go, I tip my hat to you.
A falling knife has no handle.
December 12th, 2013 at 9:48:56 AM
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Well thank you! That's very nice. I did my own paper for many many years and I know what you have to go through. I commend you! You say my satisfaction, Well, for me taking care of the clients and making them smile, happy, relieved and feeling really good in this stress filled world is what motivates me. Money comes and goes. Being able to pay the bills is really nice but keeping these relationships is what it's about. Taking care of, playing with and watching my 6 year old grow is what it is all about! I am blessed.
December 12th, 2013 at 10:01:04 AM
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Quote: mdsWell thank you! That's very nice. I did my own paper for many many years and I know what you have to go through. I commend you! You say my satisfaction, Well, for me taking care of the clients and making them smile, happy, relieved and feeling really good in this stress filled world is what motivates me. Money comes and goes. Being able to pay the bills is really nice but keeping these relationships is what it's about. Taking care of, playing with and watching my 6 year old grow is what it is all about! I am blessed.
Give that kid a hug everyday. In the blink of an eye that 6 year old will be 16. BELIEVE ME !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
December 12th, 2013 at 10:07:12 AM
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Quote: MoosetonProud to be an AP. I need a button.
I used the professional gambler button, but I too don't like that description and would never describe myself that way. I don't like advantage player all that much either. I don't like professional blackjack player either, because to me that implies a level of expertise that I have not yet acheived. . Maybe someday, but for now I like to say that I play blackjack for a living, with some supplemental AP play.
December 12th, 2013 at 10:28:53 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
December 12th, 2013 at 10:32:05 AM
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Regulatory compliance-maritime industry, but not USCG or BSEE.
December 12th, 2013 at 10:35:25 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesI just say "self employed" and leave it at that.
That's basically what I say. If you wanna dress it up so as to impress the ladies say venture capitalist. :)
December 12th, 2013 at 10:36:48 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesI just say "self employed" and leave it at that.
Sometimes, when I am trying to be funny, I say "short-term invester", as in real short term, about as long as it takes to play the next hand. Lol
A couple years ago, went I went back to Florida, for my 10 year high school reunion, I had several such vague descriptions that I was using all designed to avoid any longer explanation. But by the time I got there, everyone seemed to already know a lot about me, too much about me and I spent half the night answering questions, feeling like I was on trial. The power of Facebook. I no longer participate on Facebook. Lol
