tightmike 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited. Link to post Share on other sites
SuM827 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Beans and Icewater is the guy to talk to about this Link to post Share on other sites
tightmike 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Who is beans and icewater? is this a jopke? Link to post Share on other sites
custom36 4 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Who is beans and icewater? is this a jopke?He's the current forum idiot. Yes, it was a jopke. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I thought I was the forum idiot? Link to post Share on other sites
custom36 4 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I thought I was the forum idiot?You've been slacking lately. Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited.Good Luck Buddy..I am moving there within a year....Here is a link thats helps..www.movetolasvegas.com Link to post Share on other sites
Golden 2 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I've lived in vegas before - it is amazing.The rents are fairly low, just avoid downtown (obviously) and the eastern side of town. (Everything east of the strip) The west side is much nicer, IMO. If you get a job inside a casino, you will have to get a Sheriff's card (all casino employees, gaming and non-gaming have to have one of these). Getting the card involves a few hours of waiting in a downtown Police station, which can be oh so fun. The interesting part is, the job has to send you to apply for the card - you can't get it earlier.If you're going to be around or handle alcohol in the job, you'll have to get a TAM card, which the job again will send you to, which is a 2 hour class.Most jobs don't let you start until you have these cards, and of course the cards cost money.Aside from that, make sure you take the 13 mile car tour of Red ROck Canyon. BEAUTIFUL.Good luck, and I'll see you when I get back there in a year or so. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I thought I was the forum idiot?I'd put you more in the class of forum wise-ass. Link to post Share on other sites
PokerDealer2005 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I work as a dealer at MGM Grand, if you want to get youre foot in the door, send me a private message. And if you want to know of some fishy games, Ill let you know about which ones are going on as well. 8) Link to post Share on other sites
ForumMod 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I work as a dealer at MGM Grand, if you want to get youre foot in the door, send me a private message. And if you want to know of some fishy games, Ill let you know about which ones are going on as well. 8)Yeah sit a apoker table, Ask the dealer what the limits are, if he says 15/30 or below.. its a fishy game... Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 ?????? Link to post Share on other sites
Rob-L 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited.Stay home, we're full. Link to post Share on other sites
jakoye 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You guys are being too tough on TightMike. He's livin' the dream (or about to live it). I'm sure many of us have that same dream (ala Rounders).Good luck, Mike. Keep us up to date on how you're doin'. Link to post Share on other sites
tightmike 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Poker2005dealer....I've PMd you to get ahold of you. I would like to talk with you. Link to post Share on other sites
tightmike 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ok, an update on the move. Last I posted I was 73% sure that I was moving. Well, I turned in my two weeks notice this morning. I'm doing it.I'll be moving to Vegas the 3rd week in August.Wish me luck. Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ok, an update on the move. Last I posted I was 73% sure that I was moving. Well, I turned in my two weeks notice this morning. I'm doing it.I'll be moving to Vegas the 3rd week in August.Wish me luck.Live the dream man! Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
Royal_Tour 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Ok, an update on the move. Last I posted I was 73% sure that I was moving. Well, I turned in my two weeks notice this morning. I'm doing it.I'll be moving to Vegas the 3rd week in August.Wish me luck.sweeet deal!!!.. Good luck., i hope you do well.If not, ketchup packs, and hot water can make "tomatoe soup", also hit up local pubs for free crackers, and peanuts Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 You can buy Ramen Noodles online 8 packs for a $1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilheldp 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited.I would definitely suggest NOT buying a house in Vegas until the housing bubble bursts. Aside from California and Boston/NYC, Vegas has the biggest bubble going right now. You are virtually assured to lose money on a house unless you buy and sell it before the whole market comes crashing down.That's all I had to add to this conversation...back to lurking for me. Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBo 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited.I would definitely suggest NOT buying a house in Vegas until the housing bubble bursts. Aside from California and Boston/NYC, Vegas has the biggest bubble going right now. You are virtually assured to lose money on a house unless you buy and sell it before the whole market comes crashing down.That's all I had to add to this conversation...back to lurking for me.same i priced houses in vegas for what you would pay in rent you will get about 3400 more SQ FT renting then buying 100k houses look like garbage cans with doors Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I am 73% assured that after 10 years in one career and on the verge of turning 29, that I will be moving to Vegas within 4 weeks. I do not have fairy tells of becomign some big professional poker player (although I do and would contribute income from that), but plan on getting a job inside of a casino.Does anyone have any advice on this? How to get a job in a casino, etc? Yes I have a degree. Yes I have had 10 years of managerial experience, etc.I am currently looking into housing issues, where the heck to live. No wife and kids so that makes it easier.Any help/advice/suggestions would be apprecaited.Anyone who is 73% sure with only 4 weeks to go is bound for trouble. Are you serious, you want to get a job inside of a casino and play poker, but you don't have anything lined up? LOL - GL with that.I guess if all else fails you can get a part-time job smacking flyers on your hand. Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guess if all else fails you can get a part-time job smacking flyers on your hand.I still cant get all of those SNAPS out of my head. You hit the right part of the strip at the right part of night and its like hearing someone let off a round of firecrackers, SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guess if all else fails you can get a part-time job smacking flyers on your hand.I still cant get all of those SNAPS out of my head. You hit the right part of the strip at the right part of night and its like hearing someone let off a round of firecrackers, SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP!!!!LOL - and the girls never look like the one on the cover Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 My good neighbor/buddy moved to LV from Phoenix 8 years ago. He rolled the dice and took a job as a chef at the Mirage (Renior or Cocomo's, can't remember). He purchased a house then at Summerlin for around 145k and keeps the Phoenix house as a rental. (BTW the West side of Vegas is the better side).His 1700sf Phoenix house is now appraised at over 280K (paid around 90K back in '91). Vegas is roughly the same market so I think it's safe to say you'll pay around 290 to 320 for a 13 year old 1700 SF house there.Regarding the inevitable bubble, I think it will be more of a little leak out here rather than a collapse. The West will always be a very good housing market, especially with all the boomers getting ready to retire and move away from the colder states. I'm expecting a Phoenix/Vegas 10% housing correction, max. but keep in mind that 10 years from now you will be way ahead buying rather than renting.Not sure if any of this helps but thought I'd share anyway. Good luck with your move and the job hunt.Best... Link to post Share on other sites
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