Career's for Officiating

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by NCHSAA

Well right now with being in school I am finished everyday by 1:00 which greatly helps with both my HS schedule and DII. What I am afraid of is losing what I have worked hard for. I would hate to get into a career where I couldn't officiate. I have 2 years left and my question is toward the college officials who work 20+ games or anyone who works a lot of games throughout the week.

There is no ideal profession for everyone. I know officials in all walks of life that officiate. Basketball is an easy sport to have a job and work a regular job as the games are in the evening and during a time of year when many jobs have breaks or holidays that will have you available. I guess if you get into retail (e.g. management) of some kind those jobs can be difficult to officiate because you might have to be at the job during store or travel to other stores on a whim. For the most part, just consider that when you take a job if it means that much to you. And then do not take games that will conflict with your job or limit the amount of conflict. Most interviews will have you ask questions as to what they will expect and this can help you determine if what they are paying you is worth giving up officiating. And many games are on Fridays and Saturdays and unless you have to work late on a Friday, not much will conflict with that on a normal day. If you are honest with most assignors they likely will not put you in that situation anyway.

Peace