I wouldn't mind so much but these guys are on anything from 70k to 200k a year, a frigging var ref is on a 30k retainer...they are meant to be the most elite refs in the UK who have come through the fire and brimstone of grassroots footy to make it to the top level. I know its a tough job and I sure wouldn't want it but when you see some of these decisions you have to wonder what the hell is happening behind the scenes to end up in this situation. They are charged with overseeing the games of a multi-billion pound industry, rewarded handsomely for doing so, and yet, seemingly, can't agree on the colour of shite when it comes to applying the rules.
Part of the problem is they have a massive rate of attrition when it comes to new ref, not many make it past the lower levels because its a bit shit down there, poorly rewarded and thankless. It takes a certain kind of character to make it out which means the actual pool of top flight refs to choose from is rather small, more needs to done to retain newly qualified refs and encourage them to stay in the game, the money is certainly there to do that.
Mics would also help at the top level to reduce abuse and bring transparency to the process, a little go pro could be used as well to help people understand what it is a referee sees. I know top flight refs would probably be reticent to do this but they are professionals who are highly rewarded and it would help reduce abuse, increase transparency and improve understanding. All of which are needed.
At the same time as I say all this and dislike the current standard of refereeing I don't want it to become some sort of robotic process, the refereeing and the decisions that come with it add to the emotion and enjoyment of the game, it's part of the spirit. VAR should only used in edge cases to clear up uncertain situations, not used as a crutch. Refs can essentially pass the buck to VAR and the letter by letter interpretation of the rule book, I don't personally really want that. I accept mistakes will be made; it happens, their human, but consistency please. I'm not sure where the balance in all this is but we're not there right now.