tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post3960498860031457805..comments2023-08-02T10:17:05.046+01:00Comments on <center>The Betfair Trader</center>: Going full time on BetfairUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-18497347474028582552008-09-07T10:32:00.000+01:002008-09-07T10:32:00.000+01:00Honestly speaking, I do not feel this thread is ne...Honestly speaking, I do not feel this thread is negative, its the reverse of. Reality must be dealt with in order to succeed, and although a harsh reality it is none the less, factual. This thread should be seen by all those wishing to trade full time. Its stessful enough being a full time stockbroker/trader in full time employment being paid each month without going alone, burnout comes quicklyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-35422498488553346732007-02-21T11:06:00.000+00:002007-02-21T11:06:00.000+00:00Very good article, particularly the bit about gove...Very good article, particularly the bit about government legislation. I would see that as the main threat - that a future tory government may crack down on betting to some extent.<BR/> There are downsides to being a pro gambler but its not all doom and gloom. I bet (on tennis) all throughout my university days and just went pro on Betfair as soon as i graduated in 2004 without ever having a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-18099936742980282642007-02-16T05:02:00.000+00:002007-02-16T05:02:00.000+00:00I think you've hit the nail on the head here, goin...I think you've hit the nail on the head here, going "full-time" isn't the party it's made out to be. Ok, so you don't have to get up at 6 every morning, but there are more than just the constant winnings you need to think about. Great pieceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-10132072101231164622007-02-15T07:06:00.000+00:002007-02-15T07:06:00.000+00:00Great article and the many of the reasons you deta...Great article and the many of the reasons you detail are why I have yet to go full time. People at work don't understand why I don't go full time. My main reason are I would miss the social interaction, the additional pressure and why break something if it is working.<BR/><BR/>If I manage to hit my target and be mortgageless at the end of the year then I may decide to take a less stressful jobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-61347761333817607332007-02-14T17:02:00.000+00:002007-02-14T17:02:00.000+00:00Cheers for the comments guys. And sorry it was all...Cheers for the comments guys. And sorry it was all so negtive! It's just basically a list of the issues I've considered.<BR/><BR/>Ray> Spot on about the key to success. Bet you're just wishing you had the opportunity to put it all into action properly with all these cancelled meets at the moment!<BR/><BR/>Ian> Good for you. And the best of luck. What you describe is definitely possible. From The Betfair Traderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016884862868660665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-13322967201939839142007-02-14T11:43:00.000+00:002007-02-14T11:43:00.000+00:00BT,Suberb post, I regularly read your posts and fi...BT,<BR/>Suberb post, I regularly read your posts and find them very educational. I am due to be made redundant in 10 weeks and I think it is an opportunity to take a break from Full Time Employment. I subscribe to Bet Trader Pro and trade almost exclusively on Horses pre race in the standard way that Adam describes. I think I have a good understanding of the strategy.<BR/><BR/>You raise some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-68299857991189051012007-02-14T00:59:00.000+00:002007-02-14T00:59:00.000+00:00Hi BT,A very good post but you are making me consi...Hi BT,<BR/>A very good post but you are making me consider going back to work. I think your post should be pinned to the top of the Betfair Forum so all wannabe full timers can have a reality check before making a decision that many will later regret. As you know I started out as a part timer but due to some pretty serious personal problems I had to leave my business and had little option but to Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544645763897499167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26389445.post-28144141939017724702007-02-13T20:10:00.000+00:002007-02-13T20:10:00.000+00:00Great Post BT,You've addressed alot of the topics ...Great Post BT,<BR/><BR/>You've addressed alot of the topics I tend to hide away from - the dream of a tax free income, working from home, watching sport and being your own boss is something which although possible, wouldn't come easily and without sacrifices.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>Mark IversonMark Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898989140075138851noreply@blogger.com