(05-18-2020, 02:14 PM)YoungTB Wrote:To me, all of this makes it seem that HO isn't exactly an attractive position and more of a burden for the people there.
It really isn't an attractive position, I don't think anyone will try to hide that from you. It is a challenge, and before becoming HO I was warned over and over again just how daunting of a position it is. In fact it almost felt like people tried to talk me out of it at times haha. That's just what it is, I won't sugar coat any of it. As much as you love the GM's as people, they will frustrate you and anger you from time to time. As much as you like the people in the league, even teammates, if they do something wrong you have to do the right thing and hold no bias, which is very hard. If there is a hard decision to be made, you have to prepare for half the league to disagree, and you know they won't be nice about their disagreements either. And on top of all that you must do a lot of other work behind the scenes that likely will go unnoticed.
It is just the nature of the beast, and if you are strong mentally and keep an even temper throughout your tenure while somehow being able to shake off all of the shit thrown your way, you will be able to do it for a long time. I feel I would have been able to do it longer had real life issues not gotten in the way.
Anyway, getting away from my rambling, thank you to everyone for your kind words!