Signs of Burn Out?

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Umpteenth

Am I burned out on officiating? This is my 11th year.

I don't have fun calling games any more. I actually dread seeing the email telling me I have new games. I find I have very little tolerance for coaches asking simple questions about rules that they really ought to know. Fortunately, I haven't verbally lashed out at any of them like I want to sometimes.

I've never been in this for the money; I've called because I enjoyed doing so. But, if that level of enjoyment isn't there, should I walk away?

Am I doing a dis-service to those involved if I show up to a game with this attitude?

I guess if I'm asking these questions, the answer should be obvious to me. I probably shouldn't be working games right now.

What are your signs of burn out?

Do you officiate other sports or softball only?

What was it that was fun calling games?

Is it lack of fun or lack of challenge?

I left 2 other sports, one because I wasn't very good at it, the other because of antagonistic coaches killing the fun and lack of association support. Softball is still enjoyable, usually, and I can still challenge myself.

Hope you figure it out!