My first question is what is the rake for a $1 game? If it is $.20 then this is the issue. Get to a level where the rake is 10% or less per SNG. Even the best players will have problems keeping up with this rake percentage.
Read snipermcgees's post again, there are some good tips there. Continue to be patient, the lower stakes have the most fish, but are the most dangerous........
Keep playing, as stated 3 weeks is not a long enough period to make a final judgement.
Runnin some numbers: 3 Weeks = 21 Days @ 5 games per day = 105 games played * (1.00 + .20)buyin/rake = your -$40 result. Yes you have lost money, but not a ton. If these numbers are close, you have risked about $125 dollars and are down $40. Not the worst run.
Lesson the rake if possible and grind out a few more wins and the numbers will start to turn the other direction. Adjust your game to the level or table you are at and build the bankroll.
Note: If most of your losses stem from a bad beat you are making the correct plays.
Later,
