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I know a few minor league and major league umpires and I have had the opportunity to discuss this topic with them before and they gave me different view points.
In talking with the minor league umpires that I know, they have told me that most minor league umpires have another job during their off season because of the pay scales that minor league umpires receive based on what level they working.
On the other hand, most major league umpires do not have another job other then umpiring during the off season. Some major league umpires do have another job outside of umpiring during the off season, but most of the major league umpires do have another job outside of umpiring.
As far as making it a career, that is a personal decision. I have decided to make it a career for me due to many reasons. The first one being it is a job that I love to do, but most importantly, I am home during the school year for my daughter. I had a lot of veteran umpires evaluate me, talk with me, and I have also had lengthy conversation about my decision with my family.
That is the big one...is your family. Make sure your family understands every aspect of your decision about making umpiring a full time career. That way, everyone knows what is going on, and every one feels a part of your decision.
I hope this information helps you out. Good Luck with your umpiring career.
John Sandlin
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