Playing where ya work.

I work at a poker room on the strip, and i enjoy my job... most of the time. We spread mostly micro limit (as far as live cash games go) so the job consists a lot of babysitting players. letting them know action is on them, being extra thorough in explaining situations so everyone knows what's going on in the hand, etc.

Often times, co-workers will sit down in a game, and obviously try to win. I'm conflicted by this. Obviously the easiest place to play is there. The game is there, I dont need to leave the casino to find a different game, etc. The problem is, I feel guilty trying to take these people's money after they've tipped me for dealing to them for a few hours.

This last Saturday however, I decided to go after one of the great promotions we offer, as the prize had jumped up to several hundred dollars. I didnt win any promotions, but I did run well, and cashed out quite a bit. I had a fantastic time, had lots of fun, but the next night when i went into work, one customer made a comment about "well at least you can't take my money from that seat." Obviously tongue in cheek, but it made me reconsider playing there again.

I like my job, and the people I meet doing my job, but I'm gonna have to find a different pond to fish in.