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Originally Posted by Umpteenth
Am I burned out on officiating? This is my 11th year.
I don't have fun calling games any more. I actually dread seeing the email telling me I have new games. I find I have very little tolerance for coaches asking simple questions about rules that they really ought to know. Fortunately, I haven't verbally lashed out at any of them like I want to sometimes.
I've never been in this for the money; I've called because I enjoyed doing so. But, if that level of enjoyment isn't there, should I walk away?
Am I doing a dis-service to those involved if I show up to a game with this attitude?
I guess if I'm asking these questions, the answer should be obvious to me. I probably shouldn't be working games right now.
What are your signs of burn out?
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Do you officiate other sports or softball only?
What was it that was fun calling games?
Is it lack of fun or lack of challenge?
I left 2 other sports, one because I wasn't very good at it, the other because of antagonistic coaches killing the fun and lack of association support. Softball is still enjoyable, usually, and I can still challenge myself.
Hope you figure it out!
