[some_furry]

> That really sounds like a dick thing to say.

Yeah, it sounds like your current employer doesn't appreciate you.

> People who are saying, "It shows you have a lot of free time" are nuts. Free time for what? Thinking about software? Who wouldn't love that from a potential job candidate?

I really love this part of your comment.

OP: Congratulations, I only know a few people with gold badges and they're all pretty far in their field.

[aaronchall]

It's ok, he speaks in hyperbole sometimes, I do feel appreciated, and I feel like he appreciates my extracurriculars.

But I think we've demonstrated I can probably at least get free coffee with it, at this point. :) Cheers!