It's All About The Money

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Originally Posted by lawump

By the Grace of God...I am able to make a good living practicing my CAREER...that pays my bills and allows me to enjoy certain things (i.e. a vacation with the family, etc.)

Umpiring is my HOBBY (at one time it was my CAREER (NAPBL/PBUC); it no longer is). I do not umpire for the money now. In fact...I may loose more than I earn in some years in that because it is my hobby I tend to spend more than I should on it (new uniforms, new equipment, etc.)

I do not umpire for money. I umpire because I love it. Just like others persons in my life who like other hobbies which cost them money.

While I still have to pay for college for my two young sons, I have to agree, umpiring is a hobby (passion)! I cannot think of a more enjoyable way (legal and legit) to make $$$. I've never not looked forward to a game. I'll know when I get the same feeling I get when I'm going to work, that it's time stop!