bad mechanic advice from assignor

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

You need to make the decision --- and it sounds like you already have. Me? There's no way in F that I'd ever work for this nitwit AND I'd make whatever waves I needed to to make sure whoever he reports to knows what he's telling umpires to do.

However, you've made it quite clear that your current need for the dough outweighs the need to do what you know is right. So nut up, take the cash, and do as Romans do... and then the second you can get out from under, get the heck out of there.

No amount of money is worth selling one's dignity, IMO. It is people like this assignor that cause doubts to be cast upon the profession. I would not abet him in this.

There are many ways to get money, if one needs it so badly. Even in these tough economic times.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

No amount of money is worth selling one's dignity, IMO. It is people like this assignor that cause doubts to be cast upon the profession. I would not abet him in this.

There are many ways to get money, if one needs it so badly. Even in these tough economic times.

Generally I agree. But I've also been in his shoes and understand everyone's situation is unique. It's his call and I don't begrudge him that call - sometimes you HAVE to put your dignity and pride aside ... I just hope it's for as short a time period as possible.

The other option would be to continue to take assignments, and simply do what you KNOW is right until this assignor stops assigning games to you.

[tcannizzo]

Well, how many times is that idiot going to be at your games? Hopefully, a small percentage.

For the ones that he is there, try to throw him a bone on one or two of his ideas, and if he hollers about the other ones, just blow it off and don't take it personal.

[Bill S]

I am truly sorry you had this experience.
If you give me a little more information like where you are etc. I can probably help you out diplomatically.
Or send me an email. Would love to be involved.