Allegiance (sp?)

[edhern]

I still work for the association I started with. It is primarily for school, they do not have much summer work and not the same quality ball as other leagues. I also work for two other associations. If my primary association met my umpiring needs, I would have probably gone no further. After sitting home for days at a time during my first year, I wasn't about to do it again. Since there is a great need for umps, work is no problem. However, I do have my priorities and loyalties and make them clear. I am also clear that if I want to work, I am going to work, but stick to some basic principles. If I take an assignment, I stick with it unless there are unusual circumstances. I won't drop a lower paying game for a higher one. I don't go around begging for work and return all calls from assignors. I am willing to go a little extra to help out when really needed, even if I don't want to work. Except for two or three days I worked whenever I wanted and probably more at times that I really wanted. It seems that all associations respect that and I have no problems.

Ed H.