Best Careers for College Officials
 

I have always wondered what were the best careers for an official who would like to get to the collegiate level. Obviously a job that would allow time off and one where traveling away wouldn't be a problem. Education, Self Employment, ect.?

Any officials want to name their careers that they work along side officiating?

Handbasket distributor.

Although, business has picked up a lot recently due to more people using them to go certain places.

I used a rowboat.

Just saying....

I should have known this would bring some interesting responses

Amway. As long as you have enough people in your downline.

Would you expect anything less from some of us? ;)

Actually, in my case, it doesn't matter what the exact occupation is, but rather I have understanding bosses that allow me to leave a little early on certain days, while knowing I will make up the time on other days.

Same here. As long as 40 hours are in the books on Friday.

Anybody ever heard or known of a Law Enforcement Officer officiating in college conferences??

A lot of the people I know who work multiple D-1 Conferences are either self-employed or are employed in a business where they are paid commissions - insurance, outside sales, etc. I know several who are teachers/principals and have a District that will let them take unpaid days. I know very few who are in hourly wage type jobs.

Yes, I've met quite a few.

If you have any interest in golf, I would golf pro and d1 official would be a great combo. Work on the course in the Summer and officiate in the Winter.

Outside or Corporate Sales for me (I am not at present a d-1, but travel quite a bit for business)

I know that quite a few of the present D-1 guys own their own businesses, are retired, or are 'self-scheduled' to allow freedom.

The high school guys in my area tend to be self-employed (realtors, landscapers, etc), cops, attorneys, or military.

Pretty much the same around here plus educators, white collar types with flexible hours ( I fall into this category) and those that work shifts other than when games are being played.

For some reason I'd forgotten about educators.

I didn't realize you were a member of the Wisconsin Senate.

:D

Heh. Been a long time since I've rooted so strongly for politicians of any stripe.

Seriously....I can't believe a group of elected officials would flee the state in order to avoid a vote...pretty pathetic. That was the most underhanded political move I think I've ever heard about.

Those weren't the ones I was rooting for, but I agree. Of course, their tactic wasn't even original (it has been a failure when tried before in other states).

This clearly has the potential to degrade into a political discussion. I'd ask that it doesn't.

Thanks to Bob for putting up the Stop sign. Another reason I like this forum.

That was why I stopped short if agreeing or disagreeing with the point they were trying to make.

Shepherd

And also why I didn't take the point further than I did.

Public Safety administrator (I make the schedule) ;)

Private sector safety consultant and trainer. Again, I make the schedule.