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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
Unless you are unemployed, MONEY SHOULD NEVER BE THE REASON YOU OFFICIATE.
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Why not? It cost money to travel to a game? The equipment cost money. You accept the money they give you right? I know I accept the money.
If anyone that knows me realizes that I might go further than most in my sports when I officiate. And in the long run I might actually lose money based on what they are paying me for the game, but I would not be honest with myself if I said I did not do it for the money at all. Of course it is not the only reason, but it is a reason. I know if I was not getting paid, it would be really hard to go to many games if I was never compensated.
Peace
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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.
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.
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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Very interesting. Here's my screwed up opinion. I started officiating back in 92, so I would have a great understanding of applicable rules. Did a lot of free games, learned the trade. NOW, money is coming in. I am coming of age and getting some good games, PONY loves me, FED loves me.....wow....JUCO calls are coming in.
Now, this may seem selfish, but I have a "product" to offer, ME! As is my career, I do not work for free, nor do I expect anyone to do so. You have a talent, charge accordingly. I tok this past season off to coach my son's Mustang team, I worked 3 behind the dish when ump no-showed(yes, gear is set up in car, baseball/football), accepted no moneys, had fun with the kids. That is alll good, but....there comes a time where my time is money...simply put.....ya get what ya pay for