Why so many chessplayer men have bad jobs?

Well much like the mythological version an internet troll is often rude and ill-tempered, furthermore they tend to lurk under the radar (or bridge) until they see a chance to cause mischief or stir up trouble and then they pop up warts and all.

A burro with a detailed explanation tied to its neck is now on its way to you. Please give it a carrot when it arrives.

Ah, another silly thread that we for some silly reason keep active.  

Is the OP EL? That's ed speak for English Learner. Perhaps the OP meant low to medium wage job, not bad job? Just an educated guess here: Not counting the elite players with sponsors and publishing deals, do most of the top rated AND active players have the time for high paying jobs? I wouldn't think so. I'd guess that playing chess actively at that level would be a full time job. 

O.K. Please continue with the silly talk. My post was far too serious. I could use a good giggle. Any and all Dilbert cartoons are most appreciated. I read Dilbert religiously. 

I gave you my list on Nobel prize winners and doctors (PhD and MD), so here are some other chess players and their jobs:

Henry Bird - accountant, Bryne brothers - college professors, William Evans - sea captain, Henri Grob - portrait painter, Harmonist - ballet dancer, Kevitz - pharmicist, Kotov - mechanical engineer, Lombardy - former priest, Maroczy - math teacher, Najdorf - insurance saleman, Horowitz - insurance salesman, Reshevsky - accountant, Rogoff - economist who used to work at the Federal Reserve board, Koltanowski - diamond cutter, Schallopp - stenographer, Soltis - newspaper reporter, Staunton - Shakespeare scholar, Stoltz - car mechanic, Rossolimo - cab driver, Dake - Department of Motor Vehicles worker, Taimanov - concert pianist, Troitsky - forester, Znosko-Borovsky - music critic, Addison - banker, Bisguier - IBM programmer, Biyiasas - programmer, Kim Commons - real estate, Granda Zuniga - farmer, Mednis - chemist, Lothar Schmid - book dealer

thank you, frenzal for your explanation, an' goldendog for the donkey - I has put the burro - now rechristened 'Roger' in with me pet sheep - he liked the carrots 

bad jobs? Than you have never met a real chess player

stupid topic

Don't forget about Botvinnik, an electrical engineer in his time away from the board.

Well you would be surprised to know how many "professional" people do play chess...at least in my circles. Important point though, is this...as chess becomes more popular and easily accessable...and the general job trend is- there are far more lower paying jobs that high end paying jobs...then clearly, an increased chess playing public will have to include more lower income earners than higher income earners.

My second point is the level of one's income in no reflects the quality of the individual...

dunno about the rest of you, but me has a job gettin' up in the mornin'

How much does it pay?

handsome ! 

I do have a good job but then, who said I'm a chess player... 

Let's not forget that even though chess if often called ''The Royal game'' it has been mostly popularized by less fortunate people. Because all it cost to play is a board and a set of pieces for countless hours of fun and learnings. Therefore it seems obvious that all kind of people from the doctor to the janitor or from the phycisist to the clerk can be drawn in the world of the 64 squares. You achievements in life, in term of career or school advancements does automatically reflect if you're someone who can be considered ''intelligent'' or not.There ia other factors at play.

Chess is very captivating and challenging, so it's hard to balance studying the game with other intellectual activities. However, I know many scientists and business owners who like playing chess. In fact, way more than people who are involved in physical labor activities. Maybe it's just my social circle though...

carpenters,blacksmiths,woodsmen,wheeltappers,masons,glaziers,tailors,riveters,welders etc are way more skilled than scientists (and others who sit on their ass) if they had enough time to study chess they would destroy rich people at the game (and other unsavoury types with too much time on their hands) without breaking a sweat

Bad paying "side" jobs

so I could be the next Magnus Carlson...your confidence is astray