I am not suppose to reach out to the masses, and I am suppose to keep these things completely in house, but playing professional sports is not like your typical job. I am currently in a situation in which I am torn between the two. I have an un-dying love for football unlike anything ever.
I love when i get hit and can barely see when i try to get up, I even love when I can barely breath after returning a long run. I even love the terrible smell of the pads and the locker room cause its what football is all about.
I grew up on team, no I in team, all for one and one for all, you get the picture... Playing in the NFL it's all i i i i i i i i ...... I am my own business and it is no longer really all for one but all for you and your own family... I am careful now on making friendds because they might not be there the next day as if they vanished into thin air....
I am in need of a new contract, it's not about the money but then again it is. I know my worth and i feel that I can no longer short change myself or my family. Anyone in my position would make the same move and maybe even take it a step further... I can't afford to hold out but I know it is what's needed. It is not about how I have been playing and what I think I deserve, I guess it is now a business decision. As far as business what should I do, hold out, or just play without any upgrade for my company? WOOSSAAHH
Looking at it from a business standpoint, I feel what you're saying. When it comes to yourself and family (your business), you have to do what's best for everyone. If holding out will hurt your business, I wouldn't do it. Sometimes you have to take what you have, and do your job to the best of your ability, in order to get an upgrade.
ReplyDeleteI've actually been going through the same thing. I know I deserve better than what I have and I know that I could make more money, but me not doing what I'm paid to do, though its not enough for me, is not going to help me and my business. Although I'm behind a desk and you're on the field, its similar.
Work hard with what you have and while you're doing it, you'll be working towards your upgrade. That's just my opinion...