Over the last 12 months I've found refereeing becoming more and more unenjoyable. I've had some struggles with mental health that have been exacerbated by ever declining participant behaviour.
It's now reached the stage where I've formally stepped away from refereeing step 5/6 football for the foreseeable future. I may potentially do some local stuff to see if that helps me regain the enjoyment.
Had anyone else made a similar decision in the past and how has it affected your status as a L4 with the FA? My RDO suggested emailing Peter Elsworth and requesting a 6 month break but one of the appointments officers at The FA asked me if he should just demote me now!
I may or may not return to refereeing in the future but I'd like to have a bit of a break to get my head straight and not necessarily have to go through another 5-4 promotion season!
It's now reached the stage where I've formally stepped away from refereeing step 5/6 football for the foreseeable future. I may potentially do some local stuff to see if that helps me regain the enjoyment.
Had anyone else made a similar decision in the past and how has it affected your status as a L4 with the FA? My RDO suggested emailing Peter Elsworth and requesting a 6 month break but one of the appointments officers at The FA asked me if he should just demote me now!
I may or may not return to refereeing in the future but I'd like to have a bit of a break to get my head straight and not necessarily have to go through another 5-4 promotion season!