[stream] NrGMalice - Page 15

On May 10 2012 09:02 AeroGear wrote:
I would'nt, regardless of talent unless much younger i.e. 16-18 y.o. range or in specific cases like a lack of education/lack of employment in your field of study.

-Playing for leisure is not the same as playing for "work"
-Should you be first, it usually does'nt last long (depends on age, talent and commitment I guess..)
-Pretty unfulfilling unless you enjoy and aspire to not doing anything other than "entertainment"
-Dont expect the big bucks unless you're like..top 10 in the world, and even then, a decent diploma will net you a better yearly salary than most of them.
-Years lost now cost you more later, not only in terms of salary but in terms of finding a job. Employers look for candidates with a fresh skillsets, wether from being newly graduate or from switching jobs. There's a difference between taking a few years off to travel around the world, and quitting your job to commit fulltime to a videogame...pretty big stigma there.

If being a pro gamer is your "dream", I guess you have some introspection to do -_-

My opinions obviously. You'd be surprised at how much you can still play and enjoy videogames while working a fulltime job. All about management (being single helps a lot though).

On May 10 2012 09:20 kamkerx wrote:


someone gave up on there dreams, and second a diploma doesn't entitle you too anything (ex. a high paying job) 3rd i know some people very close to me without a college education that still make bank. Just saying. IMO go to college if you actually care about learning something not just to get a diploma

On May 10 2012 11:00 shizzz wrote:


Agreed. A friend recently landed a nice government job here in Australia, having graduated with a dual degree a few years ago. His other roommates are electricians and are on $25-30 000 per year more than him.