Evaluation of camp observer

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by deecee

sigh i always forget all comments here are taken in a vacuum.

who mentioned firing the guy? at least you bring it to the directors attention--he chooses whether to act on it -- lets say you are the only one he might not do anything except mention is passing or if there are 2 or 3 others who complain as well he might want to have a talk with said person.

however one thing i failed to remember was that officiating and moving up is more political than business probably 90% politcial if not 100%. i see many decisions made because someone doesnt want to offend or hurt the other persons feelings or because of their relationship rather than making a decision that would maximize efficiency and output.

so in that i should have thought this out and said _ who gives a frack as the "business" of officiating is in its bubble. I act professionally on a court and I expect all other officials and those involved in our process and game to act accordingly. coaches/players get T'd up when they dont and fellow officials, even the bosses, will be confronted when needed. So far I have only had 1 experience with a location and its admin and I do not work games for them or at that location. It was my choice and its one that I am fine with. and this was an easy $40 for about an hour of work 5 minutes away from where I live. I value my experience in any situation more than the monetary gain or loss associated with said experience. I will work a very competitive tourney for half the normal rate because the games will be much more enjoyable to me. After all part of being an official is having the best seats in the house.

Then do not complain when it does not go over well. I am just saying I do not think it is a good idea. If you disagree, go complain until your run out of things to say.

Here is the thing; you are so stuck on the politics. There is politics in everything. If you piss off any decision maker, they can and will hold things against you. Why give them the ammo. But then again, if you cannot take someone running their camp like they want to, do not attend the camp or pursue working for them. It is really easy decision. When I do not like the way a camp is run, then I do not go again or work for that person. I certainly do not go around complaining about it. Oh well.

Peace