this is very interesting to see the discussion and suggestions here all leaning the same way "does he get his work done?" being the most important bit of information required to make the decision in a almost all of the responses.

i've always suspected that over-delivering and working hard grants some leeway - that results are king, even compared to politics - whether its working on side projects on work time or equipment, turning up to work still intoxicated from last night, sneaking off for a quick spliff at lunch time etc.

its interesting to see this at least partially confirmed.