Well, it depends because some day traders are able to earn decent amount when they trade. If you're knowledgeable of what you're doing, has experience, can come up with an effective strategy and able to take advantage the market regardless of its situation then trying to be a day trader can be suited for you because you'll never know unless you try. There's no limit if you really want to learn hence if this kind of trading didn't work for you, it doesnt mean it will not work for other traders too because it depends on our skills.