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I don't have any problem with people who get in umpiring for the money either. That said, like any other job one gets into for the money, whether flipping burgers at McDonalds, working at a Staples, security guard, convenience store clerk, military, usher at a stadium/arena, whatever, a person should wear the prescribed uniform/garments, perform all tasks as instructed and act in a professional manner.
My problem aren't necessarily with those who umpire for whatever reason, at least have and demonstrate the appropriate amount pride in your performance and appearance. One wouldn't last long at other "positions" for money, why does anyone believe this should be different?
A little pet peeve I have are sports officials who are prim and proper in one sport, but are lazy and messy in their mannerisms and dress in another sport. I see that all the time. And the kicker is, if someone worked their primary sport as a secondary and showed up late in a sloppy uniform and was lazy in executing their mechanics, these same folks would be the first to attack their lack of respect for THEIR sport.
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