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I'd bet that most people agree with you, which is why the people who actually do it get a lot of attention--from the other folks who want to, but can't. This particular topic notwithstanding, employers have so much leverage that it's risky to stick your neck out but I'm thankful there are people who do it.

I’d rather hire a brave asshole than a compliant, meek little ship.

I'd bet that a large amount of them are not "compliant, meek little sheep", but are balancing risk-taking with providing for their families. Does that make them cowards?

Yes.

It’s an anonymous blog…?

That’s what life is all about, right? The job search, the grind, the hustle…