"including turning down a job at Microsoft in the nineties I can still see my dad shaking his head about turning down Microsoft…" That was quite a while ago...

"including turning down a job at Microsoft in the nineties I can still see my dad shaking his head about turning down Microsoft…" That was quite a while ago... Probably should forgive and forget that one. Forgiving the disappointment makes mental space for new opportunities. I agree non-conformists start the really visible flashy companies. A new aircraft maintenance company can make bank, but it doesn't really grab headlines.