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Originally posted by akalsey
Hired? What's that?  I was volunteering my time, as I do for much of the youth ball season. I don't need the money, and I think the kids need a good umpire. [/B]
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Unless it's for a charitable cause you shouldn't work for free. Home town discounts (I've done that)are OK. My view is this. I've spent money on clinics, books, equipment etc., etc. While I don't do this for a living my time has value as does yours and I should be compensated for my time. I'm all for giving back and I've seved as a board member for two baseball associations and as a Coach for over 10 years unpaid of course and I was happy to do it. One of the reasons you have trouble with Coaches is because your Umpires are (I'm assuming this is the case) unpaid volunteers. I respect the fact that you are giving back to the community but you should be paid for your time. Just my opinion.