Casino jobs in RENO, NV

Hi, I've been a self employed insurance broker last 22 yrs. With gov't regulations, my business is going down hill and it's hard to make enough money now. I've always wanted to live in the RENO area (nicer weather than midwest) and was curious if anyone knew about how easy it is to get a dealer (or any livable wage job) at the RENO casinos? I mean, will I be living in a trailer court?

Do I need experience? Is it enough I've been self-employed last 22 yrs -- making me responsible??
Thanks!

After 22 years of self-employment, I am saddened by your willingness to take a lousy job in an unpleasant environment. I hope you can find something better in Reno than casino employment. You can realistically compare entry-level casino jobs to working on an assembly line, except worse working conditions and nastier bosses.

Wow! I'm shocked. I do notice this at casinos: a few dealers complain about management. It's sad to hear this.

At least Mickey D's gives the employees some degree of respect.

Do a search for casino dealers' forums. See what a lot of dealers have to say about the job. You'll more than likely change your mind.

As an AP, I have little sympathy for dealers (except in a few cases). It's a thankless job with a lackluster future, imo.

You should look into being a Russian arms dealer. Banks are still interested in making big bucks financing both sides of wars.

if you could find a new/er non-smoking casino, very convenient to where you'll be living to keep overhead and commute hassle low, and if you are working on your own skills to hammer other local stores so you could quit the casino job in short order, then maybe it would be a worthwhile bandaid. But, you said living wage. Plus, you'll become known and recognizable.

You may be better off at IGT or working internally for a company that services these places. Just be sure it doesn't expose you to the dealers and prevent you from playing.

Alas, the insurance field may be coming into a boom, although a short one. Don't rule out hooking up with an exchange to write some individual plans. See how things shake out before you leave on the cusp of a "painful" transition.

Where there is pain, there is usually opportunity. At least in a free economy. With socialism, I'm not so sure.

Good luck.

After leaving a business I built over 22 yrs, I just thought I'd like to "start over" some where fresh, like RENO. I know it's much easier to get a job someplace when you are actually living there.

Is IGT / office job or even an account rep perhaps attainable?

I just know around my city of 25K...it's very hard to get a job. Everyone that has a decent job is NOT leaving it.