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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
Reading 101 - MONEY SHOULD NEVER BE...THE...REASON YOU OFFICIATE.
If you are umpiring/refereeing/officiating solely for the money, then you made a serious career error.
At the beginning - remember, this post was targeted at new officials setting their goals - the money sucks and the aggravation immense.
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It might be the reason, but not the ONLY reason. But that is why I asked the question, so you could clarify.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
READING 102 - GOALS ARE NOT PRIORITIES
Most new officials don't enter this trade with dollar signs in their eyes. Most of the guys I work with don't walk off the field saying "I earned my money today." We walk off and talk about the game. That is why I enterred the profession.
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I did not ask you about this point of view. Not sure what part of this you read?
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
READING 103 - I HAVE WORKED MANY TIMES FOR FREE, USUALLY TEACHING CLINICS
I will gladly accept remuneration for my efforts. It is not the reason I accepted the game, bought gear and travelled. Like I said, unless you have to accept the game in order to eat, most of us have a choice in working the game. If you are soley officiating because of the money, you are either a professional (making huge bucks) or need to reevaluate your priorities. The game deserves better.
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I know many officials that work games to put their children thru schools or to pay for an extra bill. It might not be the only reason they do it, but it is a reason. Maybe many could afford bills without the officiating money, but I know many that do it because they have responsibilities as their life has changed. Maybe it is not the sole reason, but it is a big reason. Basically this is a debate of semantics and is based on your own personal feelings. I cannot tell someone how to spend their time or what is good for them. Again, why I asked the question in the first place.
Peace