I think Arty's point is that SMJHL jobs are better for newer members to begin with, and typically most people probably GM there first before getting an SHL position.

That can't happen if you have veteran members sticking around in both league for the paycheck.

It brings up a lot of potential issues of over time, people losing time/interest in GMing, but keeping the job because they need the paycheck to keep their player going.

Not only does that keep those people in the position, it would stop SMJHL GMs from getting promotions, and thus prevent newer members from getting SMJHL jobs. It could stop up the whole cycle.

There's not really much benefit other than giving established members more money than they already have. By the looks of it, close to half, if not more, of the GMs have plenty of money in the bank right now, over 20 mil, and really paying them doesn't help anyone.

There's a lot of risks mostly with the increased number of people who would want the job, because not only do you get the prestige of being a GM, you also get a sweet paycheck.