“Apex Legends”“TeQ'', a professional player, posted on his X (formerly Twitter),Earnings of approximately 70,000 dollars (approximately 10 million yen) over a four-year careerI confess that it is.It is dangerous to give up school or workI am sounding the alarm.
◆It is difficult to “catch up” after missing out on success
TeQ, who has been active since 2020, the dawn of the Apex Legends competitive scene, has been a member of famous teams such as FURIA and Sentinels, and is currently a professional player for the amateur team “Meat Lovers”, which has no management organization. Join the league. Please note that he will not be able to participate in the international tournament that will be held in May.
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Although TeQ players are participating in the “Apex Legends” competitive scene,I continue to work as an engineer, which is my main job.. On April 11th, he revealed on his X how much money he has earned from his career in Apex Legends and confessed, “I'm glad I didn't quit being an engineer.'' He warns that it is dangerous to give up one's day job or family.
According to the post, throughout his career of about 4 years to date,TeQ player earned 70,000 dollars (approximately 10 million yen)This includes salaries from past teams, tournament prize money, and revenue from Twitch streaming.The average amount per month is approximately $1,500 (approximately 230,000 yen), which isequivalent to the “poverty line” in AmericaI am.
TeQ went on to say that he has seen many people “grind” by pouring all of their studies, work, and life into Twitch and the competitive scene, and that it takes a lot of effort to succeed on Twitch and the competitive scene. It takes extraordinary skill and a bit of luck, and the harsh reality is that only a few people do this.
And ifIf you are not successful, it will be difficult to “catch up” in the real world.who struggles with building a long-term career with financial stability, says that he wants people who are aiming for success to be realistic about themselves and not give up everything. Continue to study and work for the sake of it. Only a few will succeed over the years, and the vast majority will not.”
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In addition, TeQ himself said that although he considered quitting his job many times at the peak of his career, “I'm glad I trusted my instincts and maintained my career for the future.''
Only a handful of people can succeed not only in Apex Legends but in many other esports, and even more so in esports that have a short history, the future of publishers and team management is often uncertain. Based on his own experience, TeQ players are warning against abandoning everything such as work and study.
