Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Umpires pray before heading to the field for a training clinic (left). The Suncoast Umpires Association spent an hour reviewing rules during a recent general meeting at Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg , Fla. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
These groups help develop rookie officials.
During association meetings, senior umpires may informally test youth umpires by going over the rules of the game.
These groups also conduct field evaluations of the newer umpires by having them officiate youth team scrimmages.
The evaluations help the associations assigners determine which competition level each umpire can handle.
I want to know how serious they are about it because theres going to be an up-front cost.
That total can jump up to $500 for top-of-the-line gear and uniforms.
Whats the Pay and Work Schedule?
In sunny Florida, baseball is played on some level from spring until Thanksgiving.
Banks, who only works high school games, estimates working about 45 games during the spring season.
Overall, he averages officiating two to four games per week throughout the year.
In this kind of gig economy, its an ideal job, he says.
Matt Reinstetle is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He writes about side hustles and the gig economy.
If you have a story idea, send him a message on Twitter @MattReinstetle.
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