[mick]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
I'm 36 years old, and for the last couple of years, whenever I've mentioned my age to an observer/evaluator, I've gotten the same response: "Really? You project much younger than your age."

Usually, that means that if they'd had to guess my age, they would've chosen a number around 30 or lower. From a personal perspective, I guess this is nice. But from an officiating perspective, I'm wondering if this has hurt me. Do I not look (or perhaps, act ) mature? Is "projecting young" causing an assignor to decide to wait a year or two on me?

I'm just curious as to opinions. Please understand, I'm not vain; staying awake at nights worrying about my looks. I'm just wondering if my appearance is helping me or hurting me.

Chuck

Chuck,
You'll probably have to put up with that problem for a while. Too bad!
Your skin won't start to go until you are 51. Tough luck!
mick