SenecaSoarer, perhaps the most important aviation "skill" is the ability to exercise good judgement in the face of conflicting advice. You can now choose whether to listen to the likes of Harry Wragg and Carnage Matey (who have obviously been there) or to Vref +50, a well balanced **** with a chip on both shoulders.
Your choice! Not too difficult is it.
Just remember, should you ever be applying for the same job, people with the attitudes and outlooks of Vref +50 will make you look good at interview.
Employers hire people not licences and logbooks. Good luck with the job hunt.
Vref +50 you are a complete arsehole. Sod off back to the swamp you came from.