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Originally Posted by fiasco

Thanks. I do understand this as it has been explained to me.

All I'm saying is that I'm not much of the going out and drinkin with the buds kind of guy. If that means I won't move up the ranks as fast, I'm either going to have to rectify that by going out now and then or being content with where I'm at. That's just a decision I'll have to make personally. I'm not trying to FIGHT what you're saying at all, and I trust your judgement, I'm just saying it might not be for me.

No one said anything about "moving up fast." We told you that there are things that are discussed that will help you in the long run. Either way it goes you will have to spend some time away from your family if you decide to officiate. I know I work a lot less than many officials on and off this board and I am not married or have a family to worry about. But I do go out every now and then to officiating socials and I occasionally go out with some partners I work with. Usually this is less than 5 times the entire season and most of the times is when the post season is going on (there are more get togethers at that time). These events are never required and not everyone attends. But many advanced and unusual situations discussed and this is where you learn how to deal with those situations before you ever experience them yourself.

This conversation is the very reason why many veterans do not even bother anymore. The more you try to help, you get some rookie telling you, "Ya but...."

Peace