David Abrahams wrote

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Andy Little wrote

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Whether anyone has the guts to employ you I have no idea, but I wish you all the best for the future.

Condescension and insult.

FWIW - I read that as a complement. IMO many employers ARE reluctant to hire out of the box thinkers. Of course my view may be skewed as I've been a freelancer for 35 years. Robert Ramey