On: No. You Can’t Pick My Brain.

[joshu]

I used to meet, especially when I was between jobs. Some good meetings, but a lot of people were confused and confusing.

Now, I generally ask them to write the questions in an email.

[jf → joshu]

... and then get accused of being blunt?

[joshu → jf]

Bizarrely, I am almost always thanked for my opinions. Moreso when I am harsher and more blunt.