Pros and Cons

Yesterday in the shower I was trying to think of the pros and cons of being either a professional or a con-man. Here is what I've come up with:

Professional

Pros:
-Well, you're a professional
-The title demands respect
-You probably get paid a lot of money
-You are good at what you do

Cons:
-The title can't be good for humility
-You are only really good at one specific area/niche
-People will demand much of you and your time

Con-man

Pros:
-You get to act (which is fun)
-You don't have to punch a time sheet
-You don't have to pay taxes

Cons:
-You're breaking the law
-You hurt people by stealing their money
-You run the risk of getting beaten up, shot, killed, or put in prison

So...after weighing the pros and cons of being either a pro or a con, it seems pretty even. Neck and neck, I would say. Cheek and cheek, even. The pros for being a pro are about the same as the number of cons for being a con. And likewise, the cons for pros are about the same as the pros for cons. I suppose the only thing that would tip the scale would be what kind of pro you were. A professional basketball player may be better than a professional pie-eater. A professional athlete would bring in more money than a business professional (and also someone who is told by their friends that they act 'professional.')

I suppose the perfect option here would to be a professional con-man. Or better yet, a professional con-man who cons professional athletes. I'm not sure if there are any cons to that.