Beginning in April, my life is going to change drastically. I am going to leave the comfort of my home office, sweat pants, and bedhead for the greatest opportunity of my career. I am going to caption on-site at New Yankee Stadium in the Bronx for every home game.
When I learned a friend was doing this in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Nationals and the Washington Redskins, I decided that's what I want to do, but I had no idea how to go about getting such a gig.
A few weeks ago, an email landed in my inbox from a fellow captioner. The word was out -- the Yankees and the Mets are looking for an on-site sports captioner. I made contact, submitted a bid proposal, and was notified I got the job with the Yankees. I'd happily work for the Mets too, but I can't be in two places at one time! Clone me!
The idea of giving up my regular, steady work is pretty scary. I don't know if it will be there when the baseball season is over. I think it's worth the risk and can actually lead to other opportunities, so I just did it; I gave notice, and the companies I work for were great and offered to put me back in the loop if and when I return.
I'm sure the commute to the Bronx is going to be brutal, but I really believe the excitement and thrill of captioning a live sporting event will far outweigh the challenges of getting to and fro.
Play Ball!
J.Bo.
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