Being a Pro

[ShadowOfMyself]

So the other day I had an argument with a friend of mine about what it really is to be a "Pro"

Basically, I said, since Pro stands for Professional, being a Pro at something means you earn money at what you do/its your job, and she disagreed, saying that being a Pro is simply being a "master" at something

Now, I understand that the word lately has completely lost its meaning, and thats where she is coming from, since nowadays you just need to be good at an online game to be considered a Pro...

I think Pro should have nothing to do with you being good or bad at something, because there are many people who suck at their jobs and they still get paid, thus making them professionals

Also, say you are a great photographer but you only do it as a hobby, are you a Pro photographer? IMO no, you are just "good" at it, at least until you start getting paid for it

What do you think?

 

[AlienCraft]

Knowing when to keep what you're really thinking to yourself makes a good PRO. but to be PRO you simply have to be paid.

 

[RobsPics]

Pro means you get paid for what you do.

It could also mean you do something so good that a reasonable person would probably to pay you to do it.

 

[MazerRackham]

I'm a pro with the hi-pro glo.

 

[Alone]

A pro is someone who is great at what he does.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/professional

a person who is expert at his or her work: You can tell by her comments that this editor is a real professional.

Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job.