I'd let the applicant make that call though.

I know what you're saying though. I'm like you in that regard — so over the bullshit.

At the same time that can bring some levity (is that the right word in this case?) to the team.

I was often the cool head when deadlines were creeping up and the app was seemingly out of control. I was often the one that pushed back on management, pushed back on design, marketing.

A few younger engineers let me know when I retired that they appreciated my "honesty", ha ha.