Investing in Stocks this Summer: Is it a Good Idea?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of finding a job related to a chemical engineering major due to a remote location. The individual is considering alternative options, such as playing the stock market, despite having limited experience beyond a week with a simulator game. They express a cautious optimism about their frugality and initial success in the simulator, while also acknowledging the potential for disappointment. The person is interested in the mathematical aspects of stock trading and is contemplating the time commitment required for this pursuit, considering the possibility of balancing it with other activities.
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I'm taking a class, and I want to get a job. I've pretty much decided I can't get one related to my major (going into second year of chemE) due to my fairly remote location. If I get a job, it'll be selling burgers or something.

I'm thinking about trying to sit at home and play the stock market. I have no experience other than about a week of playing a simulator game. I'm very frugal with my money even in the simulator, and I have gained money.

Is this a horrible idea? I'm thinking I could also dig into the mathematics of it all, which interests me greatly.
 
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How much time would it theoretically take? If not too much, I suppose I could do both.
 

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