Not So New Manager

Wow! What a reception! I am thrilled to join Re/Max Professionals Inc. and to meet such exceptional people. You are the greatest!
It is interesting how perception can change the reality. As I have met so many new friends at Re/Max Kick Start and at my introduction receptions, I have found the introductions to be honourable, humbling and even at times a bit amusing.
When I first became a Realtor over 16 years ago, I was introduced as the "New" agent. It was acceptable to say agent in those days, so that was fine. The fact that "New", with a capital, was used had a great meaning. Of course the "New" meant newly licenced, inexperienced, naive, and perhaps more or less than flattering things. Even though I had several years of business experience in other venues, I was "New". Even though my person was bruised with good and bad experiences, I was "New". Sometimes I felt that people looked sideways at me as they pointed out my "Newness"! But that was then.
After 16 years of successes and failings, dents in my halo and bruises to my ego, I have a suggestion. Although I am new in this role, I am not the "New" Manager/Broker. Call me the "Used Manager". Even the "Not So New Manager" works for me.
By the way, I am by no means a comedian, but humour is great for the soul.
All the Best and thank you for the overwhelming support in my first week!
Darryl Mitchell