I love being an AGM

[AJW 2,291]

Words you may not hear from very many, but I love being an AGM.

 

In my specific case, I am a former VHLM GM for the Houston Bulls who served 9 non-consecutive seasons in office. I won two GM of the season awards, I helped guide many players to develop into the VHL, but at the end of the day nothing beats AGMing for the Malmo Nighthawks. I have applied for VHL GM jobs in the past (I honestly can only remember the one time for Riga but there may have been another) only for another more worthy candidate to be hired. It sucks not getting what you want, but it also may be a sign leading you to what you need.

 

GMing is a lot of stress, hard work, consistency, people work, communicating, etc.etc.etc... if you're a good GM atleast. When I GM'd in Houston I always tried to be the best GM I could be. I would go out of my way for any of my players just so that they wouldn't have to suffer through the confusion of any new player struggles. I feel like I was given respect and my players were grateful for my efforts... now?...

 

I GET TO BE THE SIDEKICK!!!

 

Being the sidekick is way better than I could have ever imagined. I AGM'd Warsaw in S79 beside dlamb with full ambition of becoming a VHLM GM, I never saw the beauty in VHL AGMing until now. While @LucyXpher does all the negotiations, the player retention, the research, the planning.. what am I to do?... sit back and give my opinion like a backseat driver. ITS AWESOME! I do my weekly press conference for the players and then after that it's a job well done. I pop into the locker room here and there, I help players occasionally when I am around, and I am the second voice for Lucy to help build the Nighthawks. When I was GM it was 1000x more stressful than it is now, but now in Malmo I get to "manage a team" while also not carrying all the stress it may bring. This league shouldn't be stressful, it's a hobby. I'm so much happier doing my favourite hobby now that I can AGM behind the brilliant Lucy. I don't need trophies or medals when we win if we do, I'm just happy to be a helpful part of an organization while also not having the responsibilities for it all. Maybe I'm in the honeymoon stage of myself and Lucy building this team together, but maybe this feeling can last a long time who knows? Either way I'm extremely happy where I am right now and I don't see myself needing any other league job besides the one I have now!

 

#norights #luv4norights

Edited Wednesday at 04:06 AM by AJW

[Triller 1,724]

You are learning why I've only been an AGM lol  The secret is out! Lol

 

Maybe someday I will GM but I've always liked support roles and having to deal with other GMs just doesn't appeal at the moment.

Edited Wednesday at 04:15 AM by Triller

[Gaikoku-hito 2,234]

Heading into my 14th season as AGM in Vancouver for main reason that you have stated above but with some slight differences as I actually do some research and planning but hand all the tough work over to the GM like actually making trades, communication etc.... But you nailed the best part ..... Back seating ... without any blame!! LOL!!

 

And no it doesn`t get old!!