I worked my first season of rec league games last year. In all honesty, it was horrible. Average players, unprepared coaches and facilities that were not even close to meeting the standard. The pay was ridiculus and on more than one occasion my partner did not show so I worked the game alone. That was a pleasant experience.
I worked this league because of the guy that ran it. He had helped me out when I started officiating, so I did it to return the favor. I did get some positives from this league. A chance to work (every game helps), a little cash and learning to deal with unruly players and coaches.
It was my first and LAST rec league to work...