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Originally Posted by Az.Ump

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None of us know the local politics and if we did PM, email or in person would be preferred over a public forum. So advice would have to be generic. In no particular order.
1) It is a small universe in umpiring, so pay attention to what you say. Say nothing that you would not want everyone else to hear.
2) Honor your commitments. If you take an assignment for one group do not beg off and take another.
3) Be honest. If you are doing games for one group and are asked be truthful.
4) Be a great umpire and work tirelessly at improving. Be in high demand for your skills.
5) Support the people who have helped and mentored you. Again if it comes up as to why be honest. Any competing organization should respect your loyalty to those who have helped you. If the situation changes and you have to switch they can count on the same loyalty. If they can’t respect that, it probably tells you more about them than they want you to know.
6) It’s a free country and you can work wherever you want. Be suspicious of anyone who has an issue with it.
7) Know you own goals and know the path that leads you there. If you are forced to make compromises only you can determine if they are worth it.
8) Politics suck unless you are a politician.
9) Have fun otherwise do something else.
10) Good luck.

Paul

nice