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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
Argggh...I couldn't make this up! Do you know how to read?
Home Depot...Office Depot??? Or is it that you can't stand seeing my name and need to show everyone that you've got an axe to grind.
Does "fun" mean the same thing as "fund"? You did it twice, by the way, so don't try to say it was a typo.
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If you consider yourself an educated person, you should be able to figure it out. I know when I read the newspaper and you see a misspelling of a word, I do not have a problem understanding the word that was suppose to be typed. I guess you have a problem with analytical thinking.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
What exactly is the point of this mess? I have simply said that money should not be ...THE... reason for officiating. If you are only in it for the money, you will burn out very fast. You have to love this job to put up with the grind it puts us through (spelled correctly, by the way).
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I think you have another analytical problem. I officiate because I enjoy it, but that is not THE ONLY reason I officiate. I have other reasons and I am sure many here do as well. And you might love it because of the money. It is possible that people do not see things you way.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
I know hundreds of guys that officiate. One of them works over 50 Spring H.S. baseball games and doesn't cash the check. In fact, the Board has had to beg him in the past so that they can audit the books. He gets satisfaction from being one of the boys.
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Then why does he just not accept the money or donate the money to the school or entity that gave him the money? I have done that and know others that have. But that is by far the minority in that issue.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
I know others that were told to get some exercise after they retired. The pocket change is a bonus, but they are out there to keep alive. I know still others that volunteer for their local LL and never take a cent. Every one of these guys is good for their level. Not one is in it for the money. What does it matter? Just that like I said, there are many reasons to join our ranks. Don't do it for solely for the money, you won't last or enjoy it.
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Again, if you do not understand the point, it is clear that you are not a very deep thinker. Because all those situations you just talked about are in the minority. Most people I know not only accept the money, but complain if they are not paid in a timely manner. As a matter of fact, it seems to be a major issue with assignors in several sports in this area as to how the officials are paid or the money. I can tell you in football that one of the biggest complaints is when we do double headers, we do not get the similar amount of money that we would get if we did just one game. I know I can get $55 for one Varsity football game, and then only get $10 more for the sophomore game. I know officials that will not work conferences because of what they are paid. It is a constant issue. I know assignors that have complained about the vouchers or the paperwork all the time. So it matters to someone. I know money does not grow on trees and neither does the gas or the time most have to take off from their families and work. Baseball is the most expensive sport to officiate for basic equipment. I know I would like to at the very least break even when I buy new equipment. I know others that would like to do the same.
It might not be THE reason that umpires and officials start, but it might be the reason they do not continue or why they do not get started. You claimed your issue was about rookies, but I know an umpire starting out has to pay about $400 to get started. That is if they want to have equipment that lasts or is worth maintaining.
Peace
[Edited by JRutledge on Aug 8th, 2004 at 08:07 PM]